This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
The qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in team leadership and/or management roles across operational, functional, technical and business meat industry contexts to process meat and produce meat products for domestic and export markets.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Design and manage the food safety system | Elective |
| Develop a marketing strategy | Elective |
| Develop, manage and maintain quality systems | Elective |
| Establish blockchain in supply chains | Elective |
| Interpret compliance requirements | Elective |
| Lead diversity and inclusion | Elective |
| Lead the development of business opportunities | Elective |
| Manage and improve meat industry plant operations | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage environmental impacts of meat processing operations | Elective |
| Manage feedlot facility | Elective |
| Manage fundamental aspects of supply chains | Elective |
| Manage maintenance systems | Elective |
| Manage new product or process development | Elective |
| Manage supply chain and enterprise animal welfare performance | Elective |
| Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| Manage transportation of meat, meat products and meat by-products | Elective |
| Manage utilities and energy | Elective |
| Manage, maintain and continuously improve workplace health and safety plans and systems | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Meat Processing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Sales and Marketing Manager
ANZSCO 131112
Promote an organisation's goods and services to improve sales and influence the goodwill of the public.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Manufacturing Production Manager
ANZSCO 133512
Manufacturing Production Managers manage the manufacturing activities of organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Sports Administrator
ANZSCO 139915
Manage and promote sport and recreational activities for a sporting club or academy.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Retail Manager (General)
ANZSCO 142111
Retail Managers (General) manage retail trading establishments.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Meat Inspector
ANZSCO 311312
Meat Inspectors inspect animal carcasses, internal organs and meat processing facilities for disease to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality and health.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Butcher and Smallgoods Maker
ANZSCO 351211
Butchers and Smallgoods Makers select, cut, trim, prepare and arrange meat for sale and supply, operate meat and smallgoods processing machines, and manage the processes in the production of smallgoods.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Diploma of Meat Processing
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Response Learning (RTO code 30879)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.