Independent Institute
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification is the trade qualification for butchers.
The AMP30815 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) provides the trade butchery skills and knowledge for those working in the retail butchery environment.
Butchers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat products for sale to customers in a retail or supermarket environment. Employees would also be involved with involved with preparing different types of meat cuts, including sausages, poultry, value-added items and cured meat, maintaining equipment, packaging, managing stock, first aid, food safety programs, hygiene, and workplace health and safety.
Delivery mode
Independent Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) will prepare you for the following roles.
Abattoir Knife Hand
An Abattoir Knife Hand performs a range of tasks in an abattoir. You might cut meat from carcasses or trim it to remove fat. Abattoir Knife Hands m...
Butcher
A Butcher produces meat to sell in a butchery, supermarket or other specialty store. You might cut meat to size, prepare marinades, crumbs and othe...
Abattoir Labourer
An Abattoir Labourer undertakes various duties during the preparation of meat at an abattoir. You might prepare livestock for slaughter or cut meat...
About Independent Institute
Established in 2003, Independent Institute (IIFP) is a nationally recognised and award winning registered training organisation. We deliver skills training in all key industries from paddock to plate including: Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Food Processing, Butchery, Baking, Hospitality, Leadership & Management
Our training is delivered by experts in their field with real industry experience. We offer short courses, masterclasses, on-campus study, VET in schools, apprenticeships and up-skilling of existing workers.
We offer training full-time, part-time, school or campus based, online and in the workplace. We understand that training needs to support individual business operations and provide staff with the skills and attitudes to enable them to become leaders of the future.
