The Olive Oil Production Operator Development Program provides comprehensive training on olive oil production, processing, and quality control. Participants gain expertise in industry best practices and enhance their professional skills.
The training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate in trainings where the MYK authorization certificate is mandatory.
1. Fundamentals of Olive Oil Production
- The history and significance of olive oil
- Olive varieties and cultivation
- Conditions necessary for olive oil production
- Harvesting olives and determining the optimal processing time
2. Olive Oil Production Process
- Olive collection and transportation
- Washing, crushing, and milling of olives
- Cold pressing and other production methods
- Refining and storage of olive oil
3. Olive Oil Quality Control and Analysis
- Measuring the quality of olive oil
- Chemical and physical analyses
- Olive oil acidity and other quality parameters
- Quality control tests and standards
4. Olive Oil Production Machines and Equipment
- Overview of machines used in olive oil production
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- Equipment safety and efficiency
- Olive oil production line management
5. Olive Oil Storage and Packaging
- Proper storage methods and shelf life of olive oil
- Packaging techniques and applications
- Transport and distribution of olive oil
- Optimizing storage environments
6. Environment and Hygiene in Olive Oil Production
- Hygiene measures in olive oil production facilities
- Eco-friendly production methods and waste management
- Energy efficiency and sustainable production
- Health and safety standards
The training is open to corporate collaborations, and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be re-planned based on the corporate participant profile and your specific needs. Following mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (In-person, Online) will be determined, and the related processes will be completed. If an agreement is reached, the suitable dates and times for your institution's participants and our instructors, as well as the location of the training, will be determined.