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An Apprentice Butcher prepares meat to sell in a butchery or supermarket. You’ll remove meat from carcasses, cut it to size and add seasonings or marinades. You might take orders from customers and process payments. Apprentice Butchers work alongside a qualified butcher while completing their training.
Apprentice Butchers should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can follow instructions and work safely at all times. Apprentice Butchers must be able to work as part of a team and manage their time well.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Apprentice Butcher.
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If you’re keen for a butcher apprenticeship try the AMP20117 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services). This nationally recognised training course covers meat industry and butcher shop essentials including personal hygiene, knife safety, using saws and cutting machines, following procedures to HACCP and quality standards. Even better, if you do nail that apprenticeship you’ll be given credit for the stuff you’ve already learned. Sound good? Enquire now for upcoming training dates and your eligibility for subsidised training..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Apprentice Butcher generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers have remained stable in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 17,300 people employed as a butcher in Australia, and many of them are completing an apprenticeship. Apprentice Butchers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Apprentice Butcher interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services). This course covers a range of meat industry and butcher shop subjects including personal hygiene, knife safety, using saws and cutting machines and following correct procedures.
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Here are some potential career pathways within butcher. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Butcher
Apprentice Butcher
$960 weekly pay
$1,250 weekly pay
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