Swiss Milling School Graduates Earn Diploma in Compound Feed Technology

Hey, guess what? Six graduates from the Swiss Milling School St. Gallen (SMS) just earned themselves a fancy diploma in compound feed technology! How cool is that? They got it from the Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT) as part of this awesome course called ‘SMS goes SFT’. And get this, the course had participants from Kenya, Greece, Latvia, and Switzerland. Talk about an international crew! This course is like an exclusive offer for SMS graduates, giving them the chance to become feed production engineers on top of their SMS diploma. It’s like a double whammy of awesomeness!

Now, here’s the scoop. The first edition of the diploma course got canceled because of the pandemic. Bummer, right? But don’t worry, the second edition went ahead as planned from June to October. During this time, the participants took their already impressive knowledge of flour milling and added some serious skills in compound feed production. They did a mix of self-study and face-to-face classes to level up their expertise. And guess what? They’re now considered experts in the field of feed technology. How cool is that?

The diploma program covers a bunch of cool stuff. They learn about process engineering, animal nutrition, feed mill management, and even new sensor technologies. It’s like they’re becoming feed production superheroes! With all this knowledge, they can run feed mills like pros. And get this, they’re now part of a group of 605 graduates worldwide who have received the SFT diploma since 1979. That’s a pretty impressive club to be a part of!

The managing director of the Swiss Milling School, Lothar Driller, had some wise words for the graduates. He said, ‘Please share your knowledge. In doing so, you will encourage your colleagues to grow and develop as well. Inspire them and make sure they get the training they need if they have potential.’ That’s some solid advice right there.

Now, let’s talk about the course itself. It’s designed to fit around the participants’ professional duties, so they can still earn their diploma while working. Pretty convenient, right? The course lasts for four weeks, and before it starts, the participants have to do some independent work on the topics. Then, during the intensive course, they take seven written exams and have some nerve-wracking oral exams in front of an expert committee. Talk about pressure!

The Swiss Institute of Feed Technology (SFT) is all about providing professionals in the feed industry with the skills they need. And they’ve partnered up with Bühler AG, a Swiss plant engineering company, to make sure they’re up to date with the latest technology. It’s like a match made in feed heaven!

So, what’s next for the SMS graduates? Well, the next ‘SMS goes SFT’ course is expected to happen in 2026. That’s a little while away, but I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait. And if you’re interested in joining the regular diploma course in English, mark your calendars for January 2024. It’s never too early to start planning your feed production superhero journey!

That’s all the scoop on the Swiss Milling School graduates and their awesome diploma in compound feed technology. They’re ready to take on the world of feed production and make a real difference. Congrats to them!