How to become a butcher?

How do I get started?

You can become an apprentice butcher by signing a training agreement with your employer. This agreement specifies the skills you will be taught and qualifications you will get. Most of the training is undertaken on the job alongside experienced and qualified people. In addition, apprentices attend block training courses off-site to focus on essential knowledge and get their skills assessed.

Future career options

Many skills learnt as a butcher provide a solid grounding to advance your career into a number of different areas including; retailing; management; sales; marketing; the food service industry; processing sector; teaching/training and owning your own business. 

See below a chart indicating the career paths available to butchers.