AN OVERVIEW OF THE EDUCATIONAL-NEEDS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAIRY-INDUSTRY

Educational provision for potential recruits to the dairy industry has changed dramatically over recent years. This study considers the curr ent situation in various countries including the United Kingdom, and h ighlights the evolution of the traditional dairy based courses to curr icula which now embrace science and technology of all main food areas, together with an increasingly important element of quality management . Effective delivery of current courses via the use of contemporary te aching methodologies is explored. Emerging concerns that the specific training needs of the dairy industry are poorly addressed by the natur e of current courses are discussed.