Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for those whose jobs roles are:

• Lairage/slaughter controller/supervisor
• Meat and poultry processing controller
• Butchery controller/supervisor
• Meat and poultry packaging and distribution controller
• Meat and poultry service/sales controller
• Meat quality assurance technician/controller

What does the qualification cover?

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

The qualification provides choice in a wide range of control, monitoring and management of processing operations or distribution, service and retail operations to confirm occupational competence.

Currently, the qualification is available within the Advanced 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 2 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

18 Months.