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Dairy and Livestock Technician

Career Area: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-091-5
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Dairy and Livestock Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • A.I. Technician
  • Assistant herds person for a dairy or livestock operation
  • Feed specialist on a farm
  • Assistant calf barn manager

Dairy and Livestock Technician Programs

Students entering the Agribusiness, Science & Technology - Dairy and Livestock Technician program should:

  • Have a strong attention to detail.
  • Enjoy working with people.
  • Be willing to try new and innovative ideas.
  • Have a good understanding of agriculture.
  • Enjoy science and mathematics.
Dairy and Livestock Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Southwest Dairy and Livestock Technician at Southwest

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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