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- Butchery is one of the oldest professions in the world dating as far back as 1272.
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- Butchery is considered a fine art, as they are trained in a number of special methods.
Course Information
Introduction
This programme will allow students to work in butchery which is a highly skilled profession. Butchers display understanding about a range of meat species and the various techniques needed to process and produce products.
Overview
With this apprenticeship, you will learn knife and craft skills to produce the most cuts to make every carcass profitable. In addition, you will cut, prepare, package and present meat products to the standards required of businesses and specialist needs of consumers. Qualified butchers can enjoy rewarding careers in a range of environments with different types of employers.
Benefits and skills
Entry requirements
The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.
Please check that you meet all essential criteria before applying for a position, you can find the details of these on the full vacancy description (links below). If you are unsure about this please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 0113 284 6464.Available Apprenticeships and Progression options
Apprentice Butcher
As an apprentice butcher you will weigh, wrap and display cuts of meat. In addition, you will cut or prepare meat to specifications, keep inventory of stock, and clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and safety standards. Progression opportunities Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:Please note that for all courses starting on 9th September, there will be an induction week, WC 2nd September.
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