Butcher / Meat Retailer

Apprenticeship

What Butchers do

Cut, trim and shape different types of meat to size
Sort out carcasses into primary and secondary cuts
Pack and store products for display and sale
Use International Ausmeat Language to order supplies from wholesalers
Weigh and check stock on order
Operate meat processing machinery such as mincers, mixers or sausage-forming machines
Prepare marinated meats and ready-to-cook dishes
Advise customers about options for cuts of meat, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat and then complete sale by collecting payment
Use correct techniques for cleaning and preparing food areas, adhering to Health and Safety regulations.

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

Enjoyment of practical work
Good general physical fitness
Good coordination
Good level of hygiene
Good oral communication skills
Sound customer service skills
School Certificate

The Future

Employment for a minimum of four years
Employment areas include: retail businesses, supermarkets, export companies or self-employment

Specialisation

Meat Safety Inspector
Quality Assurance Worker
For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation	Phone / Fax Email / Website	Address	Regions Serviced
Apprentices Trainees Employment Ltd (ATEL)	T (02) 6024 7366 F (02) 6056 1949 mike.kirby@atel.com.au www.atel.com.au	2 Michael Dr Wodonga VIC 3690	Albury, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Murray Area
Central West Group Apprentices Ltd	T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 info@cwga.com.au www.cwga.com.au	203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795	Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes
GTES	T (02) 6923 3000 F (02) 6921 8616 panderson@gtes.com.au www.gtes.com.au	161 Hammond Ave Wagga Wagga NSW 2650	Wagga Wagga, Riverina

Hospitality Training Network of NSW	T (02) 9495 4444 F (02) 9495 4455 mail@htn.com.au www.htn.com.au	83 Pacific Highway Roseville NSW 2069	Sydney Metro, Wollongong, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, North & South Coast, Blue Mountains, Canberra, New England, Snowfields, Bathurst
Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd	T (02) 4932 4222 F (02) 4932 4544 shinnick@hvtc.com.au www.hvtc.com.au	Junction St Telarah NSW 2320	Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Sydney, Mid North Coast, New England, North Coast Gunnedah
ON Q Human Resources	T (07) 5523 3211 F (07) 5523 4188 judy.burness@onqhr.com.au www.onqhr.com.au	Shop 3 1-11 Rivendell Dr Sth Tweed Heads NSW	Far North Coast NSW
SERTEC Ltd	T (02) 6492 3944 F (02) 6492 4594 marea@sertec.com.au www.sertec.com.au	163 Auckland St Bega NSW 2550	South East NSW
West State	T (08) 8087 6588 F (08) 8087 8337 westate@iinet.net.au www.iinet.net.au~westate	191 Argent St Broken Hill NSW 2880	Far West Region of NSW

Meat Retailer / Butcher – Apprenticeships

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation

Certificate III

Nil

Prescreening or vaccination for

Q fever

Employment

Meat Processing

Meat Retailing

Butcher

Meat Retailer

Meat Trades Worker

Tradesperson

Owner / Operator

Supervisor

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