Malting Diploma Association
Welcome to the Malting Diploma Association (MDA).
View here the MDA AGM report 2010
The Malting Diploma Association (MDA) was formed in 1982 by successful candidates of the Maltsters' Association of Great Britain (MAGB) Malting Diploma examination. This was the first such award in the malting world, and has attracted candidates from outside the UK for several years
Click here to view a list of all successful candidates since the inception of the Malting Diploma examination in 1981.
The MDA aims to encourage the continuous development of its members to the benefit of the malting industry as a whole.
In addition, the MDA provides support to candidates working towards the Master Maltster. The examination takes place every two years, and in the past candidates from UK, the USA, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Russia have sat the examination.
The 2012 Malting Diploma examination will take place week commencing 25th June 2012. Registration for this examination is now open click here to view the syllabus. Deadline for registration is Monday 28th November 2011.
On behalf of the MAGB, the MDA provides the examination committee and support for candidates taking the Certificate of Malting Competence (CMC). The CMC is available to UK based employees of malting companies, other candidates are considered via agreement with the examining committee.
The next CMC Examinations will take place in March 2013. More details will follow shortly .
MDA membership currently stands at 48 of the 86 holders of the Diploma, with members working in the UK, Germany, Canada, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Russia.
Click here if you wish to view a current list of MDA members
For more information about our association, please contact the MDA:
c/o The MAGB Office
31B Castlegate
Newark, Notts
NG24 1AZ
Tel No: 01636 700781
E-mail: jennie@magb.org.uk
For information about the Master Maltster examination and the Certificate of Malting Competence, contact Jennie Richards at the MAGB on telephone number 01636 700781 or by e-mail jennie@magb.org.uk
