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.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Alma
Alma, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : August 27 2025
COSTS : 2 770,00 $*
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* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation agricole de St-Anselme

Centre de formation agricole de St-Anselme
Saint-Anselme, Chaudière-Appalaches
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2025-2026)
COSTS : 2 770,00 $*
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* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École professionnelle de Saint-Hyacinthe

École professionnelle de Saint-Hyacinthe
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie
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DURATION : 0 Weeks
CLASSES START : August 12 2025
COSTS : 2 770,00 $*
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* 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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Agriculture – field crops (view)
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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