Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for Learners whose job role may be:

• Lairage/slaughter operative 
• Meat and poultry processing operative
• Butchery operative 
• Meat and poultry packaging and distribution operative
• Meat and poultry service/sales operative
• Meat quality assurance operative

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification is designed primarily for learners in the meat and poultry industry who wish to develop intermediate skills and knowledge required to confirm occupational competence at work.

The qualification provides choice in a wide range of automated or manual processing techniques or distribution, service and retail skills to confirm occupational competence.

Currently, the qualification is available within the Food and Drink Apprenticeship framework. However, learners may wish to achieve this qualification outside of the apprenticeship framework where this better meets their learning and development needs or training plan and future progression goals.

Entry Requirements

If an apprentice has not already achieved Level 1 English and Maths they are expected to study for them and take the tests via our Essential skills program, which will develop and ultimately demonstrate the apprentices’ ability to use English and Maths.

Employers see these skills as essential, and by holding this qualification apprentices are showing they have the ability to apply them in work situations.

Length of Programme

15 Months.