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3222 Butchers and Smallgoods Makers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

3222 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.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation

322231 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker

Selects, cuts, trims, prepares and arranges meat for sale or supply, operates meat or smallgoods processing machines, or manages the processes in the production of smallgoods.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Selects and inspects meat to ensure quality and freshness
  • Cuts, trims and prepares meat according to customer requirements
  • Operates meat processing machines such as slicers, grinders and tenderisers
  • Weighs, labels and packages meat products for sale or supply
  • Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in meat preparation and display areas
  • Manages inventory and orders meat supplies as needed
  • Creates and maintains attractive displays of meat products
  • Assists customers to select and purchase meat products
  • Prepares and produces smallgoods such as sausages, bacon and ham
  • Monitors the smallgoods production process to ensure quality, hygiene and efficiency