Description
Course Duration:
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Total Duration: 3–6 months (varies by institution)
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Mode of Delivery: Classroom lectures, practical lab sessions, and fieldwork
Eligibility Criteria:
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Minimum education: 10th/12th pass (Science background preferred)
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Basic understanding of dairy operations is beneficial but not mandatory
Course Modules/Syllabus:
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Introduction to Dairy Science
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Milk composition & properties
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Types of milk (raw, pasteurized, homogenized)
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Milk Testing Techniques
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Physical Tests: Odor, color, temperature, density
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Chemical Tests: Fat content (Gerber method), SNF (Solids-Not-Fat), protein, lactose
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Microbiological Tests: Microbial load, adulteration detection
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Equipment Handling & Maintenance
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Use of lactometers, centrifuges, fat testing machines
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Calibration & troubleshooting
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Quality Control & Standards
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FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) regulations
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International milk quality standards (ISO, Codex Alimentarius)
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Practical Training
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Hands-on milk sampling & testing
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Record-keeping & reporting
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Assessment & Certification:
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Theory Exams (MCQs & descriptive)
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Practical Evaluations (Lab performance)
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Field Internship (Optional in some institutes)
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Certification Awarded: Certificate in Milk Testing (Recognized by dairy boards/agri-universities)
Career Opportunities:
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Milk Tester in dairy farms, cooperatives (e.g., Amul, Mother Dairy)
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Quality Analyst in milk processing plants
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Dairy Supervisor or Lab Technician
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Entrepreneurship (Starting a milk testing unit)
Training Institutes (India):
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National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
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State Agricultural Universities (e.g., MAFSU, GBPUAT)
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Private Dairy Training Centers
Fee Structure:
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Approx. ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 (varies by institute and duration)
Benefits of the Course:
✔ Industry-relevant skills for dairy sector jobs
✔ Enhances employability in government & private dairy units
✔ Opportunity for self-employment in rural areas
Enroll Now to Build a Career in Dairy Quality Assurance!
