Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
National Course Code: AMP20316
Overview
The nationally recognised Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) is the minimum industry-standard qualification you need to work in an abattoir. You will learn under supervision in a variety of roles including livestock handler, packer, loadout operator or carcase trimmer.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:
- Apply animal welfare practices
- Handle knives safely and the technical skills to perform different types of cuts
- Work with, prepare, and process meat products
- Operate specialist abattoir machinery and equipment
- Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
- Comply with quality assurance and HACCP practices
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the personal skills and attributes you need to get ahead:
- Drive and self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Advanced hand-eye coordination and dexterity
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Successfully completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate II level
- The minimum industry-standard qualification to work in an abattoir
Career opportunities:
- Livestock handler in lairage or lairage labourer
- By-products, offal, tripe room or skin shed labourer
- Carcase trimmer
- Packer, loadout operator
- Fellmongerer
- Field harvester of wild game
- Meat processing cleaner
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career to the next level with a Certificate III in Meat Processing trade qualification, specialising in:
- Boning room
- Meat safety
- Rendering
- Retail butchery
- Food services
- Smallgoods - manufacture
INDUSTRY DEMAND
The Australian meat processing industry is characterised by a large number of small and medium-size producers producing for local or niche markets and a smaller number of large producers that operate globally. Employment in the meat processing industry remains stable with high employment outcomes for graduates.
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