Can’t you find a course where you can learn to work in the agricultural and livestock chain?
Livestock systems and agri-food processing
A course designed in collaboration with companies where theory and practice are combined through lessons, seminars, training visits, trips abroad, practical experiences in local companies and internships.
If you want to find out how to pursue A CAREER IN THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK CHAIN in order to satisfy the needs of companies, CLICK BELOW:
International experiences
In order to know the working reality in Italy and abroad.
Direct experience in a farm during the course.
You will learn the topics directly in the educational farm of the Academy. In addition, you will have 1000 hours of internship in local farms.
Innovation 4.0
Special attention to new technologies in the field of agro-livestock to train up to date professionals.
After 2 years of course you have:
The “Higher Technical Degree” released by the Ministry of Education and recognized by the Italian Government.
The competences acquired correspond to the European Qualifications Framework – EQF
- Two-year course V EQF level
Practical operator’s license for artificial insemination cattle
Workshop of pork butchery and slaughtering
Tasting course of cured meats
Course of cheese-making techniques and milk processing
Tasting course of cheese
Safety certificate
HACCP certificate
Access to University
Entering to the working world
What skills will you gain?
Maybe someone told you:
"Agriculture is a dead sector"
In Italy there are more than 56 thousand young people under 35 years old leading agricultural companies in Europe (Coldiretti).
“You need a degree to enter the world of work”
8 out of 10 young people find jobs thanks to ITS degree. ITS is the real alternative to university (Coldiretti).
"The Agro-livestock sector does not offer substantial job opportunities"
Lots of livestock companies and processing and marketing companies of products of animal origin are looking for young people who are willing and ready to get to work.
Training course
What you can find in a lot of agricultural institutes
Educational insights in
agronomy and livestock
License of of pork butchery and slaughtering
That’s why this course is different from other ones:
The program
Partnerships
The Symposium Academy farm
The practical experience is essential. That’s why in Symposium Academy we have a real farm.
The food industry will look for 43 thousand workers the next 5 years but ITS has got only 244 students.
“Il sole 24 ore” newspaper
86% of ITS students in Lombardy find a job one year after graduation
“Libero” newspaper
About 90% of recruitment is in a sector related to the attended course.
“Il sole 24 ore” newspaper
The ITS meet the real need of companies, and they train people for a “job”.
“Il sole 24 ore” newspaper
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FAQ
I corsi durano 2000 ore, si sviluppano su due anni, alternando il 50% di stage a 50% di lezione (frontale, laboratori, seminari, uscite didattiche, certificazioni, patentini…).
Le lezioni hanno sede in Accademia Symposium, un convento del 1500 a Rodengo Saiano, Franciacorta (BS), restaurato per ospitare aule e laboratori secondo le moderne necessità didattiche.
La partecipazione ai corsi di Accademia Symposium è limitata a 25-30 studenti all’anno. Per poter accedere è necessario superare la selezione.
La differenza tra un corso ITS e una laurea Triennale è sostanziale: i corsi proposti da Accademia Symposium alternano 50% di stage a 50% di didattica. La parte didattica è tenuta da docenti che per oltre l’80% provengono dal mondo aziendale. I corsi ITS sono ideati e progettati per permettere agli alunni di essere sempre a contatto con il mondo professionale, garantendo pratica costante per un rapido accesso al mondo del lavoro.
Il “Diploma di Tecnico Superiore” viene rilasciato dal Ministero dell’Istruzione ed è riconosciuto dallo Stato italiano.
Le competenze acquisite sono corrispondenti al Quadro europeo delle qualifiche – EQF: Percorso Biennale V livello EQF.
About us
Course created by Fondazione ITS Symposium
