Distance learning programme
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Distance learning programme
Each year, UK Flour Millers runs seven modular courses to provide flour millers, employees of all job types at flour mills, and connected industry players in the UK and overseas with an essential understanding and underpinning knowledge of the milling sector. The courses are studied by hundreds of students around the world and can lead to the Advanced Certificate in Flour Milling.
The modules cover every aspect of flour milling from wheat to flour and milling to management. Each module is split up into "bite-sized" chunks to help students expand their understanding of the industry. You can learn more with our tailored virtual flour milling training website. There is also a guide for how to best utilise the training website's tools.
The modules may be studied in any order and in any combination; students are not required to have previous qualifications to enrol in a module. Students are encouraged to study between 1 and 3 modules in any given year (approx. 20 hours minimum study time per module).
For each module, students benefit from a library of accessible online resources including an online manual written by trained millers. Students will be allocated a tutor, someone who is experienced in the operation and management of flour mills, who will comment on their work and assist students as appropriate during the year. The student’s workplace will need to appoint a mill mentor to support their learning which should help maximise the rewards of their study.
We have prepared a handy checklist at the bottom of this page and have collated some testimonials for you to look over to see if the programme is right for you or your employees.
The Distance Learning Programme for 2024-2025 is under way! As part of our commitment to delivering an exceptional Distance Learning Programme experience, students have access to our revamped training materials, including the immersive Virtual Mill and comprehensive assessment papers.
For those interested in participating, our 2024-2025 DLP course guide is available for review. The course guide offers details on the range of courses designed to enhance skills and knowledge in the flour milling and other industries in the UK and overseas.
If you have any questions, please contact training manager, Steve Faerber.
If you are considering enrolling one or more of your employees onto one or more of the UK Flour Milling Distance Learning courses you may wish to consult our handy checklist to decide whether it is right for you...
Are you looking for a cost-effective training tool?Spread over the study year, the cost of each module is around £12 per week.
Would you like to free up more of your time?Feedback has shown that by sitting the distance learning programme, students increase their knowledge and understanding which helps them do their job more competently, thereby saving their employer both time and money.
Would you like your employees to be able to do their jobs better?Feedback has shown that by sitting the distance learning programme, students increase their knowledge and understanding which helps them do their job more competently, thereby saving their employer both time and money.
Are you looking to increase your employees’ theoretical understanding of the milling process?Each and every one of our modules is written with the aim of increasing our students’ understanding of the milling process. They are not going to get this level of industry-specific training anywhere else.
Do you want a training programme that can be tailored to meet the specific needs or you’re your employee and organisation?The distance learning programme offers a flexible approach to learning. The modules can be studied in any order and in any combination, thereby allowing you to select the modules most relevant to your needs.
Would you like to offer your employees one-to-one support from an industry expert?We allocate all students a tutor for each module that they are studying. The tutor has a depth of specialist knowledge and will provide support and advice by way of feedback and marking of coursework assignments.
Would you like your employees to have access to up-to-date information on the milling industry’s processes and procedures?The subject content is reviewed each year, and the course textbooks are updated on a rotation basis. Each one is reviewed every six year – earlier if the need arises.
Would you like an induction training for employees new to the milling industry?The nabim distance learning programme is written for and by millers to train and support the next generation of flour millers.
Would you like to offer your employees refresher training?Studying can update a miller’s understanding, provide fresh motivation and ignite their enthusiasm for milling.
Would you like to enhance your employees’ career prospects?Studying the flour milling distance learning programme increases knowledge and skills and therefore enhances the career prospects of the alumni.