New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing (Animal Product Examination)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide competent employees for the meat processing sector, who are able to work as animal product examiners in a pet food or poultry processing operation, carrying out basic ante-mortem or post-mortem examinations.

The learner will benefit from developing skills and knowledge to become competent animal product examiners in a meat processing operation, as well as having a qualification within an employment pathway that recognises progression through the industry.

The meat processing sector will benefit by having a qualification that establishes standards of competent performance in animal product examination that can provide domestic and international markets with confidence in a quality range of pet food or poultry products.

Graduates will be capable of working under supervision.

Our land and sea are precious, productive and leading New Zealand's recovery. Now's the time to learn more, up skill and be part of a successful future.

Primary ITO is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to provide training and qualifications to over 30 primary industries.

We're here to coach and teach, share the knowledge and build confidence, ambition and capability.

In short, to grow smart, innovative people in organisations where careers offer so much more than just a job.

The prospects are exciting - out on the land, inside a lab, knee deep in technology or leading the way in innovative food production.

The career choices are endless with serious rewards and Primary ITO provides the training and recognised qualifications to help everyone grow.

As of 1 July 2020, the Government will cover training fees until 31 December 2022 for training in many of our primary sector industries. See below for more and conditions. FREE Apprenticeships and Training

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The team at Primary ITO