Certificate in Head Millers at African Milling School

The African Milling School offers an apprenticeship program for the next generation of millers. It is built up on a two years dual milling credential program with practical work in a flour mill and theoretical schooling at the AMS. The educational program in the AMS is built upon 3 modules per anum. Each module consists of 4 weeks which the student needs to attend at the school.Every year, the educational program of the African Milling School is built upon 3... ...read more

Entry requirement

For the enrollment the following requirements must be fulfilled:

• The apprentices must be an employee of a flour milling company
• Minimum age of 20 years
• Good knowledge of English
• Basic education primary/secondary school, Grade C
• They must work in the plant and must gain work experience in all plant sections such as: intake and storage, cleaning, milling, finished product section, packing, and quality control

Furthermore, the apprentices must have at least one year of milling experience prior to the attendance of the AMS. The employer handles the enrollment of the trainee at the AMS and will take care of the expense during the courses at the AMS. For each apprentice enrolling for the AMS the mill appoints a suitable person who takes the role as a mentor during the apprenticeship.

About African Milling School

The African Milling School offers comprehensive and intensive training in the food industry with a focus on theoretical and practical training. Highly skilled personnel will ensure that plants are maintained at high levels leading to plant efficiency and longevity.The target is to offer professional training for the next generation of millers and to expand on the knowledge base of experienced... ...read more