New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing
Level 3
Overview
Level of study
Level 3
Length
4 - 7 months (depending on strand)
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector and must engage in training via their employer.
Summary
There are four Meat Processing programmes - Pre and Post Slaughter, Meat Manufacturing, Rendering and Halal.
As well as building on the safety, hygiene, and quality skills of the Level 2 programme, each covers a variety of basic operational skills.
Learning outcomes
Those undertaking the Pre and Post Slaughter strand will learn all about trimming, packing, handling stock, slaughter, and viscera operations.
Employees who complete the Meat Manufacturing strand will be able to manufacture meat products, prepare meat by products and cure manufactured meat products - all whilst working in a team.
The Halal course teaches employee to apply Shariah to the production of Halal food products and produce Halal meat.
For more information, including the Training Plan Matrix (set of unit standards) associated with this programme, please email: food.processing@primaryito.ac.nz
Enrolment Forms
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