Meatcutter
“Meatcutter” means a person who breaks down carcasses, cuts meat to industry specifications using hand and power tools in a safe and sanSkilledTradesBCry manner, and/or has a basic understanding of handling meat carcasses. A meatcutter orders, handles and prepares for sale a variety of meat, poultry, and seafood products, manufacturers prepared meat products, and handles cured meat products for sale. A meatcutter also has knowledge of ordering and inventory control and of human and customer relations.
For detailed information on the scope of knowledge and skills taught and assessed in this program refer to the Program Outline, available on the SkilledTradesBC website.
Individuals who wish to begin an apprenticeship in this program must register with SkilledTradesBC along with their sponsor. Application forms for all programs are available from the SkilledTradesBC website. Online registration is also available for most programs through the SkilledTradesBC website. Those who wish to challenge the Meatcutter certification must complete the Meatcutter Challenge Application and submit it to SkilledTradesBC. Challenge applications are assessed for proof of workplace hours and scope of experience prior to acceptance of the individual into the Challenge pathway.