Becoming a Slaughterer in Queensland

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About this role

Slaughterers stun and kill livestock, and prepare carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Slaughterer include:

  • operates restrainers and stunning equipment
  • severs jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing
  • trims and removes head meat and severs animal heads
  • slits open, eviscerates and trims animal carcasses
  • may slaughter livestock according to procedures required by religious customs.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Slaughterer

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  1. Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)

    AMP30516

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)

    AMP31116

    • 1–2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate III in Meat Processing

    AMP30622

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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