Practical Information

The programme consists of different modules. Each module can be followed separately.

Plenary sessions are organised as follows:

• 16h00-17h30: session 1
• 17h30-18h00: sandwich break
• 18h00-19h30: session 2

All lessons take place on Thursday, except the penultimate lesson of Module 3 (is on Tuesday).

Location

Ghent University
Institute for Continuing Education
Campus Engineering Faculty
Building "Magnel" (nr. 904)
Technologiepark
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium


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Language

English is used in all presentations, exercises and documentation, so a good knowledge of this language is required.

Participation Fee

The participation fee includes the tuition fee, course notes, soft drinks, coffee and sandwiches. Payment occurs after reception of the invoice. All invoices are due in thirty days. All fees are exempt from VAT. Transfer and conversion costs are at the expense of the participant.

Training cheques

Ghent University has been recognized as an official training supplier within the framework of the training checks of the Flemish Community. Thereby you can save on the participation fee of this training (http://www.vdab.be/opleidingscheques/ werknemers.shtml).

For employers we refer to the KMO-portefeuille (kmo-portefeuille; use authorisation ID: DV.O103194).

The IPV-IFP (Initiatieven voor Professionele Vorming van de Voedingsnijverheid - Initiatives de Formation Professionnelle de l'industrie alimentaire) can refund a part of the participation fee to the food processing compagnie of the participant.

Group Reduction

When a participant of a company subscribes for the complete course (module 0 till 3), a reduction of 20% is given to all additional subscriptions from the same company, even on single modules. Invoicing is then done by one company invoice.
These reductions can not be combined.

Cancellation Policy

When cancelling up to 10 days before the start of the course/ module 25% of the participation fee will be charged. When cancelling less than 10 days before the start of the module, the full fee is due.

Information & Documentation

Instituut voor Permanente Vorming
Mevr. Els Van Lierde
Technologiepark 913
9052 Zwijnaarde
Tel: +32 9 264 55 82
Fax: +32 9 264 56 05
E-mail: ivpv@UGent.be
Or use the online contact form.