Pork Production Technician
Pork production technicians are certified to handle and care for pigs in the breeding, farrowing, nursery and finishing stages of pork production. Overall duties include caring for the breeding herd and growing pigs in their development from birth to market, including feeding, watering, care, stockmanship, and keeping a safe and sanitary barn environment.
Pork production technicians are employed in specialized farms.
Apprenticeship Overview
Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
- Assiniboine College
1
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
190 Hours
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
180 Hours
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
Training Standards
You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
3 (in last 5 years)
Years of Experience
Years of Experience
5,400
Hours Required
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
Additional Practical Exam Required
