Pork Agriculture ITO industry training is designed to equip people of all levels of experience who are employed in the pork industry with the knowledge and skills they need to enhance productivity and profitability; improve health and safety in the workplace; and increase employee job satisfaction and staff retention. Whether you're new to the pork industry, already have some experience, or are currently in, or progressing towards, a supervisory or management role, Agriculture ITO offers a nationally recognised qualifications to suit you. You can also call 0800 242 343 to talk to one of our Agriculture ITO Industry Advisers. National Certificate in Pork Production (Core Skills) (Level 2) Key Topics This qualification, gained in the workplace, is an introduction to modern piggery practices. It covers the knowledge and skills relating to pig welfare, health, husbandry, biosecurity, handling and health and safety. Duration 12 months Who should attend? People who are new to the pork industry or those that have been in the industry for some time and want a formal qualification. National Certificate in Pork Production (Stockperson) (Level 3) with strands in Grower Unit, Indoor Operation and Outdoor Operation Key Topics This qualification covers the skills required to care for pigs, prepare pigs for transport and maintain the health and welfare of pigs and their environment. Electives allow participants to select topics which are relevant to their job and career goals. Duration 18 months Who should attend? People who are involved with the care of pigs in a pork production unit. National Certificate in Pork Production (Herd Manager) (Level 4) Key Topics This qualification covers the care of a pig herd at all stages of development including feed supplies, work routines, selection of pigs for sale, transport requirements and pork production unit performance and throughput. People will gain knowledge of pig breeding, diseases and disorders, physical and financial performance, health and safety and biosecurity issues. Elective topics include pork production, assessment of learning, first aid and agrichemical use. Duration 18 months Who should attend? People who manage a pork production breeding unit. National Certificate in Pork Production (Grower Unit Manager) (Level 4) Key Topics This qualification covers the care of weaner and grower pigs, feed supplies, work routines, selection of pigs for sale, transport requirements and pork production unit performance and throughput. Participants will gain knowledge of weaner pig husbandry, diseases and disorders, physical and financial performance, health and safety and biosecurity issues. Elective topics include pork production, assessment of learning, first aid and agrichemical use. Duration 12 months Who should attend? People who manage a pork production grower unit. Other qualifications available: Rural Staff Management Rural Leadership