Training courses

From May 4 to 8, 2026 , Madrid will host the in-person course “Creating Added Value in Precision Livestock Farming: From Sensors to Decision-Making,” a specialized training program that will address the use of sensors, data, and digital technologies applied to livestock production systems. The course will be taught in English and will take place at

This course allows you to obtain or renew the certificate of competence as a driver or caretaker in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, necessary to obtain the Authorisation and registration of transporters and vehicles for the transport of live animals Program according to Royal Decree 990/2022, on health and animal protection standards

Approved qualification Limited places GOALS: Acquire the fundamentals of good practices during animal transport, including loading, unloading, and handling, to ensure a level of animal welfare in accordance with current legislation.

If you want to train to work in the pig sector, don't miss the course "Competence for Personnel Working with Swine." This course, offered by the Arcoiris Training Center, will allow you to acquire the necessary knowledge to guarantee responsible and respectful handling, following the best practices of the sector.

When students possess the objective conditions of both the beneficiaries of the courses in section a and section b, and are interested in taking both specific courses, courses may be organized that include both orientations and the common module. The content of these will therefore be the Common Module plus the two Specific Modules on Animal

Addressed to: Course validated as supplementary training to access aid intended to encourage young people to enter the agricultural sector, specifically to set up an intensive pig farm. HOM2025-00-0031 Best available techniques to reduce environmental impact in pig farms. Goals: To train pig farm staff in the implementation of Best Available

The 20-hour in-person Animal Welfare in Transportation course trains transporters to transport animals in appropriate conditions, complying with current legislation. By taking this course, you will acquire the fundamentals of good practices during animal transport, including loading, unloading, and handling, to ensure an adequate level of animal

Contents Basic concepts of Integrated Production: concept and objectives of Integrated Production; problems with conventional plant protection; evolution of pest control; ecological foundations of integrated protection. Integrated Production farm management: operator obligations and control, declarations, farm logbook; batch registration; product

Modules Facilities and livestock management Feeding, production and conservation of forage Agricultural company Reproductive management. Lactation, breeding, and rearing. Livestock health and hygiene Accounting and introduction to computing Business relations and occupational risk prevention Application deadline: 08/24/2025

CHARACTERISTICS OF PIG PRODUCTION ANIMAL HEALTH, HYGIENE AND BIOSECURITY MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT OF FARMS INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION RECORD CURRENT REGULATIONS AT THE EUROPEAN, NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS RELATED REQUEST

Course on biocides for livestock use that must be completed by the person responsible for the application procedure at cleaning and disinfection centers for biocidal products according to Royal Decree 638/2019 to meet the cleaning and disinfection requirements required by means of transport used to move live animals.

Contents Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and behavior. Animal health. Objectives of official strategies for combating infectious diseases. Animal welfare in legislation. Society's perspective on animal welfare. Specific legislation on welfare in pig farms. Structure and equipment of pig farms. Animal management. Welfare as an economic factor

ANIMAL WELFARE IN TRANSPORT State Provided Start date June 30, 2025 End date 03/07/2025 Mode In person Province CORDOVA Location of delivery HINOJOSA DEL DUQUE State Provided Hours 20 Scheduled timetable Morning: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Application deadline Until the June 26, 2025 Contents ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, ESPECIALLY THEIR FOOD AND WATER NEEDS, THEIR

Addressed to: Pig farm workers Goals: COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF RD 306/2020 TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE ON PIG FARMS IN CONTACT WITH ANIMALS HAVE ADEQUATE AND SUFFICIENT TRAINING AND ACQUIRE THE BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY TO START OR CONSOLIDATE A PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN THE SECTOR. COURSE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ARAGON Content: TOPIC 1

The objective of this course is to acquire the minimum knowledge required by RD 306/2020 and by EU implementing decision 2017/302 in order to be qualified to work on intensive pig farms. Goals: Gain an overview of the characteristics of pig production. Learn basic farm management in the different production phases. Learn the control and content of

This course is aimed at all those who want to learn the basics of animal welfare in transport in an easy and dynamic way. Goals: Concepts and generalities on animal transport. Good practices in animal transport. Biosecurity and operating procedures. Conditions and requirements for the transport of live animals. Legal aspects and documentation for

With this course you will learn the regulations regarding pig welfare and their handling and breeding conditions, as well as the cleaning and disinfection protocols for facilities and vehicles. Goals: To know the national and European regulations related to animal welfare, how it is controlled and the possible sanctions for non-compliance. Learn

Addressed to: Aimed at owners and workers on livestock farms or anyone who wants to get involved in livestock farming. Goals: Obtaining a certificate of training in animal welfare. Training will be obtained by attending the course and passing an exam, and will be accredited by the issuance of a card by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and

Specialized 30-hour course on animal welfare in pigs, ruminants and birds. PROGRAM | APPLICATION deadline until 08/20/2024 | INFORMATION and QUESTIONS at Asesorformacion.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es

25-hour course taught by Agropecuaria Arcoiris, SL., which offers fundamental knowledge on pig farm management and environmental techniques applied to rural development.