The meat retailing industry sector requires some multi-skilling. Work could be undertaken in small and large retail meat establishments such as butcher shops, retail outlets and supermarkets, in specialised services preparing specialty meat cuts, gourmet meat, bulk value-added products, in boning rooms preparing meat cuts from whole carcasses, or in abattoirs processing sheep, beef and pigs.
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
This course in meat processing is delivered as a traineeship and requires you to be employed as a trainee in the meat industry for entry.
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This course in meat processing is delivered as a traineeship and requires you to be employed as a trainee in the meat industry for entry.
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Bring home the bacon as a butcher or meat retailer in a butcher shop, retail outlet or supermarket.
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Want to bring home the bacon?
When you complete the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) you'll be able to work as a butcher or meat retailer in a butcher shop, retail outlet or supermarket.
Meat Processing Core Skill Set
Learn the skills to work in a meat processing enterprise
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This skillset is aimed at trainees who are enterprise employees that are new to the industry or enterprise. It meets the industry requirements for core operator skills to work in a meat processing enterprise.
Gain these skills
- Maintain personal equipment
- Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
- Gain an overview in the meat industry
- Follow safe work policies and procedures
- Communicate in the workplace