OverviewAbout this course
Develop the skills and knowledge to produce award-winning ham and bacon products. Learn how to choose a quality carcass, break down a pig for various products, and different ways to cook, cure and smoke pork, chicken and salmon.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Prepare and butcher a whole pig
Conduct quality selection of carcass components including muscle composition
Use appropriate knife techniques to produce award-winning ham and bacon products
Understand the curing and smoking process of ham and bacon
Identify the yield and profit of the meat
Work safely in a commercial butchery setting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
Opportunities to network with like-minded individuals and industry professionals
Techniques to butcher pork meat safely and to industry standard
Experience working in a simulated commercial butchery setting
A sound understanding of how to produce ham and bacon
Skills and knowledge to understand the smoking process
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Ease handling and being around raw pork meat
A special interest in pork butchering, preparation, curing, smoking and cooking
The drive to improve your knife handling and maintenance techniques
An inquisitive and collaborative nature
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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