Butcher Apprenticeship

Butchery is a highly skilled profession steeped in tradition and Butcher Apprentices will display understanding about a range of meat species and the various techniques needed to process and/or produce products. In addition, Butcher Apprentices will be able to cut, prepare, package and present meat products to the standards required of the business and specialist needs of commercial and/or consumers.

On this Apprenticeship you will:

• Understand the development of the meat sector leading up to the modern day, including its values, culture, traditions and connection to membership bodies and professional institutions
• Explore the meat and poultry marketplace including the supply chain/traceability functions and key legislative and enforcement agencies that regulate the retail and/or process environments
• Learn various craft and knife skills used for cutting, boning, trimming and mincing of meat including the use of relevant mechanical equipment as required
• Be taught health and food safety including hygiene both in personal terms and as part of the wider food sales/production environment

This Apprenticeship is ideal if you have a passion for food – especially meat. You must be dexterous and have an interest in understanding the farm to fork process.

Future steps: Progression from this Apprenticeship is into full time employment in the industry. You may want to go onto study at a higher level and take on more responsibility.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Exeter College has it’s own @34 fine dining, teaching and learning restaurant which has achieved a prestigious AA College Rosette Award for its quality service and food.

You will need to buy a basic clothing, safety shoes, knife set and textbook.