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Licensing Examination of Bulk Milk Weigher and Samplers. Team members: James Pikka, Greg Simon, Brian Moyer, Jennifer Nelson, Manda Johnson, David St. Jules, Erin Nutter Presenter: Peter Hesprich. Applicants take written exam at one of six designated locations
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Licensing Examination of Bulk Milk Weigher and Samplers Team members: James Pikka, Greg Simon, Brian Moyer, Jennifer Nelson, Manda Johnson, David St. Jules, Erin Nutter Presenter: Peter Hesprich
Applicants take written exam at one of six designated locations • Applicants are not required to pre-register • If applicants pass exam, they contact the sanitarian in their area to schedule a field exam. • The field exam must occur within 90 days of written exam • 20% of applicants do not complete process within 90 days • Scheduling issues with sanitarians – short notice Current Process
Written and field exams will take place on the same day • Exams will be administered and scored on site at a mutually agreed upon location by your local dairy sanitarian. • Successful applicant will move to field exam portion immediately. • If applicant fails any portion of the exam, the dairy sanitarian can provide an on site training New Process
The written exam consists of 25 true/false and multiple choice questions • To pass the written exam applicant must receive a score of 80% or higher • Field examination will consist of actual on farm procedures New Process
This new process will take effect May 1, 2014 • Fact sheets are available today • A new training video for Bulk Milk Weigher Sampler has been created and will be available for your viewing at http://datcp.wi.gov/Food/Technical_Information/index.aspx • This video is meant to be used as a training tool for new and experienced bulk milk weigher and samplers New Process
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! Department personnel will be able to answer any questions you have at the close of this meeting