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Certificate II · national qualification
Certificate II in Meat Processing
This is the entry point into meat processing work, whether that is a slaughter floor, boning room, cold store, knackery or small goods plant.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 12 months
- typical for this level
- Main job
- Meat Process Worker
- $64,700 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- NSW, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate II in Meat Processing asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in working with meat and food products
- a careful approach to hygiene and cleanliness
- willingness to follow safety rules and routines
- good communication skills for working in a team
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Meat Process Worker
Meat process workers slaughter, bone, slice and pack meat in abattoirs and processing plants, supplying the red meat, poultry and smallgoods sold through supermarkets and butcher shops.
What else you need
Work under the supervision described by the qualification and meet food-safety and workplace requirements.
Median pay$64,700
In demand
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for Axial Training Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Axial Training Pty Ltd
4 campuses, NSW, QLD
4.4from 25 Google reviews
What you’ll learn
11 units: 5 that everyone takes and 6 you choose.
- Cleaning and sanitation routines
- Food safety and quality checks
- Work health and safety
- Communicating with a work team
- Understanding a meat processing site
- Safe work procedures
See all 5 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?