Level 5.2 – Hoof trimmer

Course Overview: This is a mid-level course for employees who have completed Level 4 training. This course provides the general training required for Level 5 – Hoof trimmer. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate that you have successfully completed the requirements.

Level 5 – Hoof trimmer – Hoof trimmers work in pairs. 1 experienced trimmer and 1 assistant. For the first 6 months of trimming, you will work as the assistant, then progress, as skills and confidence is achieved.

Level 5 training – There are 5 training areas in this level. Level 5 is a more diverse level of training, further honing your dairy skills. You will rotate throughout the different departments approximately every 6-9 months. Rotation is staggered, so you will not rotate with the same team. In addition to learning job skills, it is important to learn how to work with different teams and personalities.

To be eligible for promotion to the next level, you must successfully complete all Level 5 training.

Level 5 Training Courses

• Stockman Hospital
• Hoof trimmer
• AI technician
• Operator 2 Operations
• Operator 2 Feeding

Note:

• In addition to Job training, ALL employees are required to complete the Human Resource (HR) training and Compliance training.
• All new employees that join ABOVE the level 2 entry level position, must take 2 weeks of Level 2 training prior to starting their position.