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    Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) at Granville

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    Class details

    Schedule Available in both full-time and part-time modes.

    Variable

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Workplace

    Duration

    Course duration This represents the duration when studying in full-time mode.

    1 year 9 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    12th Jul 2021

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    8th Dec 2023

    Time Commitment

    Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.

    6 hours

    Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.

    21 hours

    Fee details

    Course fees are released each semester.

    We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.

    Proposed timetableWhat time classes run

    Attendance is 100% workplace based and dates and times of TAFE sessions are timetabled in consultation with the employer.

    Additional informationOther things to know

    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Skills assessments: working with knives under observation

    • Knowledge assessments: written and verbal quizzes, short answer, assignments

    • Employer third party report

    • Portfolio of work

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

    • If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you will need to complete 8 hours of onsite training with a suitable industry employer in order to meet the course requirements.

    • You are responsible for arranging your own work placement. Our team can offer support and guidance to assist you.

    Materials needed

    To complete this course, the following materials are required:

    • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

    Additional entry requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

      • an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
      • employed full time
      • signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
      • seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified Butcher after successful completion
      • evidence of apprenticeship from the Australian Apprenticeship Centre or State Training Services.

    • Work Placement is a requirement of this course:

      • a TAFE assessor will visit your workplace every 4 to 6 weeks on arrangement with your employer/supervisor.

    • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

      • must be employed in retail butchery and have completed an apprentice sign up with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre, with TAFE NSW, Granville the nominated RTO to deliver.

    UnitsUnits 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.

    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.

    • Merchandise products, servicesAMPR307

    • Follow safe work policies and proceduresAMPCOR204

    • Overview the meat industryAMPCOR206

    • Sharpen knivesAMPX209

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    Course deliveryStudying at your Workplace

    You will get your training on the job, supervised by a workplace training officer or your employer. This training is undertaken at your place of employment. Work-based learning may also include completing work-based projects while under supervision. You may need to attend an on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment.

    Facilities

    TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

    • Engineering and manufacturing training facilities

    • Hairdressing and beauty training facilities

    Student support

    We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

    • Mon9 am - 5 pm
    • Tue9 am - 5 pm
    • Wed9 am - 5 pm
    • Thu9 am - 5 pm
    • Fri9 am - 5 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed