Wheat milling for operators

2 weeks

Milling Academy, Uzwil, Switzerland

Shift millers with little to moderate experience

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, other languages on request

What you will learn

You will learn how to make a mill efficient - about basic milling processes, machine design and plant operation. But this isn’t just theoretical training. You spend two days at our fully operational school mill to learn cleaning, conditioning and milling techniques. You also have access to some of the latest milling machines for a close-up look at how they work. You will also learn about lab analysis and cereal science – the science behind different grains, particularly wheat, everything from intake to the finished product.

Required skill level

Limited to moderate working experience in a flour mill. This course is well-suited for mill operators who are new to milling.

What is included

Invitation letter for visa application
Hands-on access to some of the latest milling machines
2 days of practical experience at our fully operational school mill
Printed training documents
One social event with dinner each course week
Unlimited access to Wi-Fi and Internet

Dates & Booking

Your course instructor

Instructor Process Technology

Carl Hahn

Milling Academy

Carl’s primary area of expertise is flour milling. He trains all levels of milling, including onsite courses. He also conducts mill assessments. Carl completed his milling apprenticeship in 2001. He then spent eight years working in his family flour milling business before completing the Swiss School of Milling in 2009. He joined Bühler in 2011.

Infrastructure and amenities

Milling Academy hall

You will be based at our Milling Academy hall. Your classroom training takes place right next to our milling floor, where you can explore many of our latest milling machines.

School mill

Gain practical experience at our fully operational and fully equipped school mill. Use many of the latest milling machines and learn about their operation in a normal industrial environment.