Quality Certification Services Inc. (QCS) will be conducting the next Meter Technician Training School in late fall of 2012 in Queretaro, Mexico. This school will provide training in both Spanish and English in the maintenance, operation and calibration of all approved portable milk meters. It is an excellent opportunity for meter technicians, both new and experienced, to refine their meter care skills and network with other meter technicians. The meter technician training school provides classroom instruction and hands-on work with various ICAR/National DHIA-approved milk meters. We will be using the Holstein Mexico Meter Center, with training in standard-flow, dual-meter and fast-flow calibration procedures on all meter models.

Effective January 1, 2008, the auditing guidelines require that a meter technician must attend a meter technician training school once every five years to retain certification. The QCS website www.quality-certification.com) has a current list of all certified meter technicians and the last MTTS attended. Please note that attendance is limited to ensure an effective class size.

QCS is committed to provide this educational opportunity for meter technicians each year in a different geographic region of the country. In addition to training and support from QCS and manufacturer representatives, QCS will be videotaping instructional service and calibration videos, focusing on meter center design and upkeep, and effectively managing parts and replacement costs.

Dates: Fall 2012 - Dates to be finalized by December 1, 2011

Location: Holstein de Mexico, A.C., Jose Maria Arteaga No. 76, Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico

Hotel: Hotel Mirage, Prolongacion Pasteur No. 277, Colonia Mecurio, Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico

Hotel reservations will need to be made with Dr. Felipe Ruiz, Director General, Holstein de Mexico. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees. When making reservations, please indicate your arrival and deparature dates in addition to other registrant information. Attendees will be responsible for their respective hotel expenses.

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Queretaro International Airport (QRO) - with daily direct flights from Dallas DFW (American Airlines) and Houston IAH (Continental Airlines)

The school will begin on Tuesday (mid-morning) and finish Thursday morning to ensure adequate travel time allowances for those attendees. A complete schedule will be available by December 1, 2011. Registration is US$250 and will include (with the support of our partners) meter technician manual, breaks, lunches and dinners. Travel, hotel fees and breakfast are the responsibility of the attendee. Class size will be limited and is available on first-come first-served basis.

Registration (major credit cards accepted) is due on or before before October 1, 2012.

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