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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)

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Overview About this course

Become a trade qualified butcher and discover a passion for artisanal, quality meat preparation and sales. Be ahead of consumer tastes and trends in sustainable and ethical meat selection as you gain the skills to start your own fine meats business or deli.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Liaise with customers and process orders

  • Cure, smoke and corn meats

  • Roll and sew meat products

  • Produce a range of sausages

  • Customise consumer portion sizes

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • 8 hours of onsite training with a suitable employer

  • Experience in liaising with customers and processing a range of orders

  • Skills in preparing a range of meats and meat products for sale

  • Qualification to become a trade qualified butcher

  • Eligibility to compete in nationally and internationally acclaimed skills competitions

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • The ability to work as part of a team

  • Good time management skills

  • Effective communication skills

  • Adaptability skills

  • Good hand-eye coordination

  • Professional integrity and display respect, honesty and are punctual

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

Butchers and Smallgoods Makers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat for sale and supply, operate meat and smallgoods processing machines, and manage the processes in the production of smallgoods.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    86%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    5,400 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    40 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $970

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    47 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Medium

  • Gender share

    5% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Moderate Growth

Other jobs include: trade qualified butcher and small business owner.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) does not have any post-graduate courses.

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Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 44 units of competency, including 37 core and 7 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Prepare specialised cuts AMPR301

  • Assess carcase or product quality AMPR302

  • Calculate yield of carcase or product AMPR303

  • Manage stock AMPR304

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TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

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