Announcement
We are rescheduling all trainings prior to June 29. If you are registered for a training during that time and we reschedule it we will contact you as soon as we know the new proposed dates. Each month, we will assess and move other trainings as needed. It is our intent to hold at least one training of each type in 2020 unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
We are committed as always to our mission of advancing animal welfare through the training and certification of auditors and audits.
On Site Training
PAACO Dairy Welfare Auditor Training 2020 - Possible Virtual Training
Oct 6, 2020
$1,300.00
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Due to postponing the spring WI Dairy Training, we are in the beginning stages of creating a virtual version of this course. This virtual verison would occur this fall, in conjunction with the training already scheduled in California October 8-10, 2020.
This training will combine a detailed curriculum, based on industry audit instruments, and hands-on training at two different dairy farm facilities.
All attendees must complete an online course to be prepared. This course will be a series of repeatability tests and some homework to print out and bring with to the onsite training. Registrants will be sent information regarding this prior to the course, via email. Cost of this course is included in your registration fee.
Informational brochure will be posted soon.
PAACO Poultry Welfare Auditor Training 2020-Virtual Training
Jul 14, 2020 - Jul 16, 2020
$845.00
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This is our annual Poultry Welfare Auditor Training, which includes Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys. It will be held July 14-16, 2020 on a virtual platform. Attendees must meet PAACO education and experience requirements to attend. Following successful completion of training and passing the online exam, attendees will still be required to complete two (2) full shadow audits.
All attendees joining us for this training will be required to take four online prerequisites prior to meeting on July 14th. These four prereqs are Basic Avian Biology, Broiler 201, Layer 201, and Turkey 201 and they are included in the cost of training. Once you register for training, are approved and pay for the onsite training, the online courses will be available to take on your account dashboard. These courses will be available on your account - the "My Online Trainings" tab (fourth over). If you are prompted to pay for these courses, or they aren't available contact Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org. Please do NOT pay for the 201 trainings.
If you are taking this course for CE credits or are internally certified seeking full, please reach out to Dakota for instructions, dthomas@animalauditor.org
You will be sent additional information regarding the agenda, training details, and more 30 days ahead of the training.
This virtual course and online trainings are taught in English.
PAACO Meat Plant Welfare Auditor Training 2020 Nebraska-Possible Virtual Training
Oct 13, 2020 - Oct 14, 2020
$875.00
Fremont, NE
This is our annual Nebraska Meat Plant training that is held prior to the NAMI Conference in Kansas City. This training will combine a detailed curriculum based on industry audit instruments and hands-on training at production facilities.
Information brochure, including airport and hotel locations, will be posted soon!
PAACO Swine Welfare Auditor Training 2020 South Dakota
Sep 30, 2020 - Oct 1, 2020
$975.00
Brookings, SD
Join us September 30-October 1 in Brookings, SD for the Swine Welfare Auditor Training. This course will use the Common Swine Industry Audit to combine a detailed classroom curriculum with hands-on training and a sow facility and a wean-to-finish operation.
There is an online prerequisite for this course, Swine 201. Once you are registered for the onsite training and submit payment, you will have access to this course on your account. If you are prompted to pay for Swine 201, please do not pay. Email Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org if you have issues.
Informational brochure, including hotel and airport locations, will be posted soon!
PAACO Dairy Welfare Auditor Training 2020 California
Oct 6, 2020 - Oct 8, 2020
$1,300.00
Manteca, CA
Join PAACO in the Central Valley of California for the final 2020 Dairy Training!
This training will combine a detailed curriculum, based on industry audit instruments, and hands-on training at two different dairy farms.
All attendees must complete an online course to be prepared. This course will be a series of repeatability tests and homework to print out and bring with to the onsite training. Registrants will be sent information regarding this prior about a month prior to the course, via email. Cost of this course is included in your registration fee.
The informational borchure, including hotel and airport locations, will be posted soon!
PAACO Meat Plant Welfare Auditor Training - Possible Virtual FINAL DATE TBD
Sep 15, 2020 - Sep 16, 2020
$875.00
Lethbridge & High River,
Join us August in Alberta for this year's only Meat Plant Welfare Auditor Training in Canada. This course will combine a detailed curriculum based on industry audit instruments and hands-on training at production facilities.
Dates will be determined shortly. Informational brochure, including airport and hotel locations, will be posted soon!
PAACO On-Farm Swine Welfare Auditor Training 2020 Manitoba
Sep 29, 2020 - Sep 30, 2020
$750.00
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Join us in Manitoba, Canada on September 29-30 for the Swine Welfare Auditor Training. This course will combine a detailed classroom curriculum with hands-on training at a sow facility and a wean-to-finish operation.
There is an online prerequisitie for this course, Swine 201 and it is included in the cose of training. Once you register for the onsite training, are approved, and sumbit payment the online course will be available to take on your account dashboard. Swine 201 ill be available on your account page - the fourth tab, "My Online Trainings" If you are prompted to pay for this course or they are not available contact Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org. Please DO NOT pay for the prerequisite 201 course.
If you are taking this course for CE credits, please reach out to Dakota for instructions.
The informational training brochure, including airports and hotel locations, will be posted soon!