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Apprenticeship training course

Butcher (level 2)

Working in a butchers, butchery department or meat processing plant.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
18 months
Apprenticeship category
Sales, marketing and procurement
Maximum funding
£10,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Butcher
  • Butchery operative
  • Counter sales assistant
  • Poultry processor
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Comply with regulations and legislation relevant to their role and business.
  • Able to maintain, sharpen, and use knives and cutting equipment to undertake a range of primary and secondary butchery skills.
  • Manual handling of carcasses and primal through the manufacturing or butchery process.
  • Adhere to the organisational policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain the meat product to the given customer specification and food safety compliance and traceability procedures in the meat supply chain.
  • Support colleagues in delivering the daily workplace requirements.
  • Use technology and applications to support production, sales, and customer service.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities which focus on improving sustainability within the business.
  • Communicate with customers and stakeholders to meet their requirements.
  • Process and dispose of waste material.

Full information on Butcher (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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