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.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-2-Butcher-Apprenticeship

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