The Milker Technician Associate Certificate teaches you how to milk high-producing dairy cows quietly and efficiently while following sanitary procedures and correct milking techniques. You'll find out how to ensure sanitation of all milking equipment and cleanliness in the milking parlour. Additionally, you'lll learn how to assume other duties as needed, including feeding, care of young stock, barn cleaning and maintenance, record keeping, and machine operation. You'll participate in a practicum either in the UFV barn or on a host farm site during the program. After graduation, you'll be prepared to find employment in the dairy industry.