Apprenticeships in
Craft Butchery Retail and Production
Developed with industry the butchery trailblazer combines work at either a craft or retail butchery with training in our commercial facilities.
In addition to gaining your apprenticeship you will complete food safety, knife skills and food hygiene certificates. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, handling special-order cuts, maintaining accurate records, and preparing meat products for sale. Duties will include rolling and tying roasts, preparing cooked meats, making and preparing sausages, producing and cooking pies and ready meals, and curing meats.
You will develop your knowledge of butchery theory, complete a workplace log book to demonstrate your on-the-job learning and undertake practical training to develop your cutting abilities.
How long will it take?
- 12 to 18 months depending on previous experience (1 day a week based in college)
What qualifications do I need to start?
- Preferable GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths
Course options after this programme
- Progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Butchery
