5431 — Butchers
Medium Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.
Typical duties
slaughters animal and removes skin, hide, hairs, internal organs, etc.
cuts or saws carcasses into manageable portions
removes bones, gristle, surplus fat, rind and other waste material
cuts carcass parts into chops, joints, steaks, etc. for sale
prepares meat for curing or other processing cleans tools and work surfaces
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically by apprenticeship. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 2 and 3. Professional qualifications are also available.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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