Butchers and Smallgoods Makers
ANZSCO 3512
14,300
26%
10%
$1,550
40 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture), Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services), Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General), and Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher).
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
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About this career
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat for sale and supply, operate meat and smallgoods processing machines, and manage the processes in the production of smallgoods.
What they typically do
- Preparing meat for sale by removing bones, trimming fat and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to shape and size for display or as ordered
- Preparing crumbed cuts of meat, and marinating, seasoning and curing special cuts
- Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods
- Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat
- Making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients
- Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats
- Advising customers on the suitability and uses of cuts of meat
- May assist in menu planning and scheduling, and in estimating food production costs
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Butchers and Smallgoods Makers.
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)
AMP31016 · AQF 3 · 11 providers
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services)
AMP30216 · AQF 3 · 21 providers
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General)
AMP30916 · AQF 3 · 8 providers
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
AMP30815 · AQF 3 · 19 providers