Consultancy
We offer consultancy in all aspects of the milling process within pelleting and extrusion of feeds, pelleting biomass and other types of materials.
There are many challenges in manufacturing and for the managers it isn't possible to have all the knowledge to solve all the problems within the production process. This is why it's good to be able to call on a Milling Technologist with a vast experience in solving many types of problems. These problems could be in the plant design, ways of operation and configuration, or settings of the machines.
Milling Technology Services offers the support to quickly identify the problem and advise and provide a solution.
Training Courses
Dust Explosion Awareness & Fire Safety Course
This one day course is designed for all mill/factory personnel.
The objective of the course is to make people aware of the risks that could lead to a dust explosion through case studies, there will also be live fire extinguisher demonstrations. To inform of all the preventative measures that will reduce the risk of a dust explosion taking place and to minimise the damage and deal effectively if one was to happen. It highlights the areas of fire risk in a mill and identifies improvements that could be made in plant design and procedures.
Delegates will also learn about fire safety procedures, different types of fires, ie oil, wood, electrical etc, and the different classes of fire extinguishers.
This course is delivered by Paul Quinn of Milling Technology Services and Mark Clegg - Fire Safety Instructor.
Fire Marshal Course
This half day course is for staff who are responsible for fire safety or who are designated fire marshals in their workplace. It highlights the responsibilities of a fire marshal. The course will help delegates understand how a fire may start and spread, how to assess and manage these risks in the workplace, and how to use fire fighting equipment.
The course is delivered by Mark Clegg - Fire Safety Instructor
Milling Operations Online Training Course
Cost: £150 + VAT per person. Online Course
This course covers and explains how everything works, best practices and new technology that is coming out on the market, how to get the best out of the machines and in particular, what makes a good nut/pellet/mash/meal and how to get the best performance out of the plant. It discusses how to mitigate product shrinkage/moisture loss and also covers light maintenance on plant.
Dust Explosion Awareness & Fire Safety Online Training Course
Cost: £90 + VAT per person. Online Course
This online course is designed for all mill/factory personnel.
The objective of the course is to make people aware of the risks that could lead to a dust explosion through case studies, there will also be live fire extinguisher demonstrations. To inform of all the preventative measures that will reduce the risk of a dust explosion taking place and to minimise the damage and deal effectively if one was to happen. It highlights the areas of fire risk in a mill and identifies improvements that could be made in plant design and procedures.
Delegates will also learn about fire safety procedures, different types of fires, ie oil, wood, electrical etc, and the different classes of fire extinguishers.
Introduction to Feed Milling
Cost: £50 + VAT per person. Online Course
This course is aimed at anyone who has never worked in the feed milling industry before. It gives a basic understanding of how a feed mill operates and is ideal as part of a new starters induction. It includes where the raw materials come from, how the feed is processed right through to delivery onto farm. There is a multiple choice test at the end and each delegate will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course.
Certificate in Feed Milling Operations
A HABC Endorsed Course for Mill Personnel
This course is the first of 3 endorsed courses designed by Apheya Animal Nutrition for mill operators and managers, teaching the principles of mill operations and feed hygiene. The course incorporates practical and theoretical training by experienced, qualified tutors in 2 modules, allowing new and established personnel to improve their milling skills:
Module 1 – Principles of Milling, Mill Operations and Maintenance
2 days of classroom and practical teaching, followed by a multiple choice test, taught by Paul Quinn, Milling Specialist.
Module 2 – Feed Quality Assurance and Feed Hygiene
1 day of classroom teaching followed by HABC examination – Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing taught by Victoria Phillips, MD at Apheya Animal Nutrition.
(Please note this is not an online course, for more information or to book please contact Victoria on above link)
