Farming and Primary Production

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    Meat Processing courses

    Do you have a strong interest in food and the culinary arts? Are you passionate about great cuts of meat, and fascinated by different methods of prepa...

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    • Statement of AttainmentBandsaw Operator (Meat Retail) Skill Set

      AMPSS00002-V01

      Gain the skills you need to succeed in the meat retail industry. Learn to assemble, clean, disassemble and operate a bandsaw, keeping to safety procedures and hygiene practices. Learn to carry out a safety check on cutting guides and safety guards.

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    • Certificate IIMeat Processing (Food Services)

      AMP20117-01

      Discover a a flexible career in meat preparation. Gain a wide range of skills in butchery, food preparation and customer service. Learn about the retail meat industry as you develop skills to thrive in a range of roles like deli and in-store butcher assistant.

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    • Certificate IIIMeat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)

      AMP31016-01

      Build a unique skillset to take a leap into a career in smallgoods meat producing. This hands-on course provides you with access to industry approved facilities and prepares you with all the skills and knowledge needed to enter the niche smallgoods production industry.

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    • Certificate IIIMeat Processing (Retail Butcher)

      AMP30815-01

      Become a trade qualified butcher and discover a passion for artisanal, quality meat preparation and sales. Be ahead of consumer tastes and trends in sustainable and ethical meat selection as you gain the skills to start your own fine meats business or deli.

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    Meat processing course information

    There are so many ways to study at TAFE NSW. You can choose an option that suits your learning style and lifestyle.

    • Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between fu...
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    Who is a meat processing course good for?

    You’ll likely be drawn to meat processing if you want to become a skilled butcher and learn about different cuts of meat. This course will help you develop techniques for cutting and preparing meat, as well as ...

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    Meat processing career paths

    Investing your time and energy into an meat processing course provides you with several great career options to choose from:

    • Butchers and smallgoods makers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat for sale ...
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