Slaughterer
OSCA 831232·ANZSCO 831212
1,700
20.5%
5.2%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering).
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About this career
Slaughters livestock and prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides for consumption.
What they typically do
- Receives livestock for slaughter and inspects them for any signs of disease or injury
- Operates stunning equipment to render livestock unconscious before slaughter
- Uses knives and other tools to slaughter livestock according to industry standards and regulations
- Removes internal organs and hides from carcasses, and separates them for further processing
- Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment used in the slaughtering process
- Packs and labels carcasses for transportation to further processing facilities
- Adheres to animal welfare standards and regulations throughout the slaughtering process
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Slaughterer.
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Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
AMP30516 · AQF 3 · 28 providers