Training – Livestock & Animal Production

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The program introduces students to the latest practices in animal breeding, nutrition, and health. Specialists in this field are often responsible for building maintenance, heavy-machinery operations and tooling. Livestock and Animal Production will equip you with the skills to be successful in the rapidly changing industry.

Duration : 1 215 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Farm workers

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

École professionnelle de Saint-Hyacinthe
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie
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DURATION : 10 Months
CLASSES START : August 11 2026
COSTS : 39 267,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Take care for farm animals by providing them with the necessary food and care
Perform tasks related to the maintenance of buildings, machinery, equipment and tools
Perform operations related to each type of production and to the breeding of animals
Carry out various work on the fields

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process  

Apply occupational health and safety rules  

Operating tractors

Establish good professional relations in the agricultural domain

Begin acquiring professional experience

Harvest plant products

Keep records related to animal production

Spread manure

Perform the primary soil preparation

Feed animals

105

Provide animal care

120

Perform operations related to animal breeding

105

Perform operations specific to animal production

Cut and weld components in an agricultural environment

Maintain farm machinery, equipment and tools

Maintain farm buildings and equipment

Implement crops

Maintain crops

Plan a career path in the agricultural field

Enter the work force

Livestock and animal production

Farm workers