Level III, three years

Dairy processor

From raw milk to cheese and yoghurt, on modern equipment in the school dairy.

Dairy processor

About the program

A three-year program with up to 14 students a year, preparing them for industrial and small-scale dairy processing.

What you learn

  • Chemical and microbiological composition of milk
  • Testing raw milk (density, acidity, temperature)
  • Filtration, separation, pasteurisation, homogenisation and sterilisation
  • Making milk, fermented dairy products and cheese
  • HACCP and ISO standards, packaging and storage
  • Process records from milk intake to finished product
  • Environmental protection and proper waste management

Practice

Practical classes take place in the school dairy.

Where you can work

Dairy industry
Small dairies and cheese makers
Your own workshop

Photos

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Admission to this program

Admission is based on the final exam and the list of choices. Places are from the 2026/27 enrolment plan; 2027/28 will be published as soon as it is announced.

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