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There are 3 courses available within the Darwin area for people who want to become a butcher.
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The AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) is suitable for employees in various roles within the meat processing industry, such as QA officers, laboratory assistants, supervisors, and on-floor trainers. This qualification covers a broad range of activities in meat processing plants. Graduates will have cognitive, technical, and communication skills to complete routine tasks and solve predictable and unpredictable problems, demonstrating autonomy and judgement within established parameters. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
The AMP30116 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) covers work activities in boning rooms or meat wholesale enterprises, preparing meat cuts from whole carcases. Graduates will have cognitive, technical, and communication skills to perform routine tasks and solve predictable and unpredictable problems. They will apply knowledge and skills with autonomy and judgement, taking limited responsibility in stable contexts within established parameters. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
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.
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To become a butcher in Darwin, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can study a butcher course in Darwin through learning, which is a popular method of training as you can learn from the comfort of your own home and complete the course at your own pace. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within butcher. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Butcher
Apprentice Butcher
$960 weekly pay
$1,250 weekly pay