Meat Processing

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Meat Inspector

A Meat Inspector ensures that abattoirs and meat processing facilities comply with health standards and industry regulations through inspections and testing.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Abattoir Knife Hand

An Abattoir Knife Hand cuts and trims meat, prepares it for packing, and ensures safe transport, requiring teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Abattoir Supervisor

An Abattoir Supervisor oversees operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, while managing staff and coordinating activities across departments.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Abattoir Labourer

An Abattoir Labourer prepares livestock for slaughter, cuts meat, handles cleaning, packaging, and loading tasks, requiring teamwork, safety focus, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $70,720
Skill level Beginner

Meat Process Worker

A Meat Process Worker prepares livestock, cuts and packages meat, and ensures hygiene and safety in abattoirs or processing facilities.

Avg yearly income $60,580
Skill level Beginner

Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker

A Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker inspects meat products to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards, requiring attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in meat processing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AMP40415

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
Traineeship
24 months
$3,200
  • Completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer
  • Completed Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer
AMP40315

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Supervisor Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Supervisor Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer
AMP31116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Blended
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Labourer Meat Packer Meat Inspector Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Handler + 2 more
AMP30815

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$2,847 - $14,610
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Knife Hand Butcher Abattoir Labourer
Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Meat Inspector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Knife Hand Butcher Abattoir Labourer Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Meat Inspector + 3 more
AMP30316

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher
Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Processor Butcher Food Safety Officer Food Safety Supervisor Meat Packer + 3 more
AMP20117

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$1,586 - $8,513
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
AMP50221

Diploma of Meat Processing
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Supervisor Production Manager
Butcher Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Supervisor Production Manager Butcher Food Safety Officer Compliance Officer + 3 more
AMP30116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$1,716 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Butcher
Abattoir Knife Hand Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Butcher Abattoir Knife Hand Machine Operator + 2 more
AMP30616

Certificate III in Meat Processing (General)
Traineeship
24 months
$3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker
Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Inspector Meat Process Worker Apprentice Butcher Meat Packer Meat Processor Abattoir Labourer Machine Operator + 5 more
AMP30716

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance)
Traineeship
24 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Meat Process Worker
Internal Auditor Compliance Officer Control Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Meat Process Worker Internal Auditor Compliance Officer Control Technician + 3 more
AMP30516

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 48 months
$1,430 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Apprentice Butcher
Meat Process Worker Livestock Handler
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Knife Hand Apprentice Butcher Meat Process Worker Livestock Handler + 2 more
AMP30916

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
Traineeship
24 months
$6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker
Machine Operator Safety Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Butcher Meat Process Worker Food Process Worker Machine Operator Safety Officer + 2 more
AMP31016

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
Blended, Traineeship
3 years
$6,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor
Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Meat Process Worker Meat Processor Meat Packer Machine Operator Food Safety Officer Retail Assistant + 4 more
AMP40516

Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
Traineeship
24 - 48 months
$6,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Compliance Officer
Food Safety Supervisor Animal Welfare Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Quality Assurance (Abattoir) Worker Compliance Officer Food Safety Supervisor Animal Welfare Officer + 2 more
FBPFSY1002

Follow Work Procedures to Maintain Food Safety
Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Operator
Bakery Assistant Catering Assistant Meat Process Worker Production Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Production Operator Bakery Assistant Catering Assistant Meat Process Worker Production Worker + 4 more
FBPFSY2002

Apply Food Safety Procedures
Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Sandwich Hand
Bakery Assistant Cook Meat Process Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Process Worker Food Production Worker Sandwich Hand Bakery Assistant Cook Meat Process Worker + 3 more
AMP20316

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$1,144 - $3,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Knife Hand Meat Process Worker Abattoir Labourer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Abattoir Knife Hand Meat Process Worker Abattoir Labourer
AMP30622

Certificate III in Meat Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$1,846 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Butcher Meat Inspector
Quality Controller Machine Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Process Worker Butcher Meat Inspector Quality Controller Machine Operator + 2 more
AMP40222

Certificate IV in Meat Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$1,742 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Supervisor Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Abattoir Supervisor Compliance Officer
AMP30322

Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection
Blended
24 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Meat Process Worker
Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Quality Controller Safety Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Inspector Food Safety Officer Meat Process Worker Compliance Officer Compliance Coordinator Quality Controller Safety Consultant + 4 more
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More about meat processing courses

If you are interested in starting a rewarding career in the meat processing industry, Courses.com.au offers a comprehensive list of Meat Processing courses tailored to meet your learning needs. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to advance your skills, there are plenty of options available. With 18 different courses listed, including Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) and Diploma of Meat Processing, you can find the right course that aligns with your career goals.

For those with no prior experience, the beginner courses are designed to help you develop essential skills in the field. Some popular courses include Apply Food Safety Procedures, Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety), and Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs). Completing these courses can open doors to job roles such as Production Worker or Plant Operator.

If you are already experienced and seeking to enhance your qualifications, advanced courses such as Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) and Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) are perfect for you. These courses can help you progress to roles such as Operations Officer or Plant Engineer, where you will be able to utilise your advanced knowledge and skills.

Many of the courses listed are provided by reputable training organisations in Australia, including UCT and FGMC, who offer on-campus options for a face-to-face learning experience. Attending these classes can provide invaluable hands-on training to prepare you for a successful career in the meat processing industry.

As you embark on your journey in the meat processing industry, be sure to explore the variety of Meat Processing courses available. With a range of options for both beginners and experienced individuals, you can enhance your skills and knowledge while paving the way to fulfilling job roles such as Water Plant Operator or Wastewater Plant Operator. Start your training today and take the first step towards a promising career in meat processing!

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