If you are interested in a future career in the red meat industry, you can undertake a meat industry apprenticeship.
the programme
Apprentices undergo an intensive programme of on-plant training and supervision, leading to an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship not only deals with the technical aspects of the job, but also is intended to develop a future generation of trainers and supervisors. Ongoing personal development opportunities are available across every facet of the sector.
who can undertake an apprenticeship?
Most people are eligible after a period of on-plant training and supervision. Almost all tasks carried out in a modern processing plant require a high degree of skill, but many people entering the industry for the first time are untrained and relatively unskilled.
Why do a meat industry apprenticeship?
Doing an apprenticeship is just a stepping stone leading to the large industry that surrounds meat processing.
With more than 25,000 workers in meat processing, there is a vast array of jobs available, ranging from processing, engineering, trades, sales and marketing or human resources, to distribution, animal welfare and many scientific and environmental roles.
The industry provides both seasonal work and stable work across the year. It is a resilient industry that provides long-term employment.
Meat process workers do a variety of tasks beyond slaughter and boning, and are relatively well paid - an experienced lead hand earns more, on average, than a primary school teacher or registered nurse with the same years of experience.