Students in the Food Processing Technician program (VTE) at BIC Ljubljana gain practical experience in real learning environments, particularly in food processing companies, school laboratories, as well as in the school bakery and confectionery workshops.

The Food Processing Technician (VTE) is a profession focused on modern and informed examination of food, analyzing and controlling the quality of foodstuffs, from raw materials to the final product. Upon completion of the vocational-technical educational program, students are proficient in the guidelines and innovations of food technology and nutritional processes, as well as in healthy eating habits. They can choose suitable foods based on their nutritional and energy value and prepare balanced and healthy menus according to prescribed standards. The acquired knowledge can be used in the development of innovative products in farms, boutique workshops and industries, as well as offered to the market.

Food Processing Technicians oversee the preparation of safe food from 'farm to fork' by adhering to the HACCP system and promoting sustainable development. Their knowledge can be applied in more demanding roles in the food industry, verifying the quality of food through chemical, microbiological and sensory analyses from raw materials to the final product. They also familiarize themselves with modern biotechnological processes in food production and are introduced environmentally-friendly technologies that contribute to a cleaner environment.

In the second year of their education, students choose at least one elective professional module to enhance their basic knowledge. In all modules, knowledge of professional theory is intertwined with practical work and laboratory practice, which students carry out in school laboratories and through visits to food processing facilities as part of student excursions..

During the mid-term breaks, first-year students undergo a 14-day practical training period with an employer. The school, along with students and employers, develops a program for practical training with work. Students acquire knowledge and skills through professional modules of the open curriculum. At least half of the hours are dedicated to additional professional modules, where students gain manual skills in laboratory work and technological processes. 

The program is enriched by a mathematical camp.

Students are involved in the Erasmus+ programme, through which they go for practical training to Finland, Portugal, Spain and Croatia.

They participate in various competitions, such as the national Moje podjetje (My company) competition, where they establish a student company and the international Mathematical Kangaroo Competition. They also take part in English language competitions at both national and international levels (such as Poliglot and Best in English) and the EPI Reading Badge Competition, as well as in regional sports competitions organized by the Javni zavod Šport Ljubljana (Ljubljana Public Institute for Sport) and in other national sports competitions.

During the natural science days, students visit Ljubljana Zoo, the School Veterinary Clinic and the vivarium club at BIC Ljubljana (General Upper Secondary School and Veterinary Technician School), the University Botanic Gardens Ljubljana and participate in a clean-up initiative around the school premises. As part of cultural days, they attend film screenings and explore the city center of Ljubljana. Regular classes are enriched by sports days with a diverse selection of sports activities tailored to the season.

There are various workshops available for students, covering topics, such as safe Internet use, social inclusion, learning to learn, human trafficking, health and sexual education, waste separation, without discarded food concept and the dangers of energy drinks.

As part of the volunteering initiative at BIC Ljubljana, students have the opportunity to become volunteers. They participate in school celebrations and various events, such as World Food Day, Shrovetide, thematic exhibitions, Earth Day, the New Year's bazaar and European Day of Languages.