Milling Tandem Operation For Sugar Processing Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles of cane preparation and milling theory to optimize juice extraction.
• Demonstrate the correct startup, operation, and shutdown procedures for a milling tandem.
• Analyze milling performance data to identify and rectify operational inefficiencies.
• Implement safety protocols and hazard control measures in the milling area.
• Evaluate the impact of mill settings and maintenance on extraction efficiency.
• Design a basic troubleshooting plan for common milling tandem issues.

Target Audience

This course is designed for process operators, mill attendants, and technicians working in sugar milling operations, as well as supervisors seeking to deepen their understanding of tandem milling.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions provide hands-on experience in operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting the milling tandem. Learners will work with scaled-down equipment or simulators to apply theoretical knowledge, perform adjustments, and analyze process data under supervision.

Practical Activities

• Milling Tandem Walkthrough and Safety Induction — Learners conduct a safety induction and walkthrough of a milling tandem (or simulator), identifying components and safety features. (4h)
• Mill Roller Setting and Adjustment — Using a training mill or simulator, learners measure and adjust roller openings and hydraulic pressure to achieve target settings. (8h)
• Imbibition System Operation and Optimization — Learners operate the imbibition system, adjusting water flow rates and temperatures while monitoring juice extraction and bagasse moisture. (8h)
• Troubleshooting and Emergency Response Simulation — Learners respond to simulated milling emergencies (choking, roller slip, drive failure) using a training simulator, applying corrective actions. (12h)
• Quality Sampling and Analysis — Learners collect cane, juice, and bagasse samples from the milling line (or simulated samples) and perform routine quality tests. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.