Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)

Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

AMP30815

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Want to bring home the bacon?

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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.

Entry requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

This course is available as an apprenticeship.

Entrance requirements for apprenticeships

You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.

An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.

Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:

earn a wage while you train
learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path

Study locations

Bentley

What you will learn

prepare different types of meat cuts, including sausages, poultry, value-added items and cured meat
identify species and meat cuts
trim meat for further processing
prepare minced meat and minced meat products
maintaining equipment
overview the meat industry
break and cut product using a bandsaw
select, weigh and package meat for sale
prepare specialised cuts
assess carcase or product quality
merchandise products, services
prepare primal cuts
assess and sell poultry products
locate, identify and assess meat cuts
assess and address customer preferences
make and sell sausages
provide advice on nutritional role of meat
trim meat to specifications
prepare and produce value added products
provide advice on cooking and storage of meat products
prepare and slice meat cuts
sharpen knives
packaging
managing stock
food safety programs
hygiene
workplace health and safety

Career pathways

Butcher

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