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Level 2 Butchery - Apprenticeship
Bishop Burton College
York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG
Apprenticeship
Level 2
Please note - For this apprenticeship you will need to find an employer to give you a placement, the provider may help you with finding one.
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Bishop Burton College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
Are you looking to start a career as a butcher? This apprenticeship is ideal. As an apprentice you will have a job and earn a wage whilst building up knowledge and skills within the meat and poultry industry. This apprenticeship is made up of a Butcher Apprenticeship Standard that comprises of a range of topics from food safety to the supply chain, giving you a braod understanding of the industry.
Course Details
- Butchery skills
- Environmental safety in food operations
- Carrying out primal cutting
- Carrying out boning in meat processing
- Maintaining product quality
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed through an end point assessment (EPA) and graded pass or pass with excellence. Please note that the duration does not include the EPA.
Entry requirements
You must have GCSE English and Maths at grade D or 3 or equivalent. You must also pass an initial assessment, secure work experience as an apprentice and have one satisfactory reference.
Equipment required
Stationery, i.e. pens and paper. An electronic device such as a laptop to access online learning. Chainmail gloves/gauntlet and apron.
Your next steps...
More advanced courses are available at the college for further progression, including the Level 3 Advanced Butcher Apprenticeship.
Additional information
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