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There are 2 courses available within the Brisbane area for people who want to become a abattoir labourer.
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The AMP30815 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) is the trade qualification for retail butchers and their apprentices. Over 2.5 years of hands-on training you will gain both practical skills and industry knowledge, then graduate as a fully qualified butcher. The course covers: using knives and cutting tools, trimming and cutting different types of meat and poultry, personal safety, selling meat to customers, cleaning and sanitation. Enquire now for available training centres and your eligibility for subsidised training..
Average duration: 12 months.
The AMP31116 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling) is the minimum qualification for labourers and leading hands working at stockyards or lairage. This course is completed over 2 years and teaches you how to prepare livestock for slaughter — while maintaining animal welfare and handling requirements. The course covers HACCP and legal standards of the Australian meat industry, and you can choose specialisations in team leadership, stock handling, and lairage. Enquire now for upcoming intake dates and the list of elective choices..
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To become a abattoir labourer in Brisbane, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a abattoir labourer by completing a qualification with Axial Training (established in 1998). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Brisbane area that provides abattoir labourer training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Brisbane. You can also study a abattoir labourer course through online learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within meat processing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Meat Processing
Abattoir Knife Hand
$1,050 weekly pay
Abattoir Labourer
Meat Inspector
$1,150 weekly pay
Meat Process Worker
Abattoir Supervisor
$1,350 weekly pay
Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker