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Tuition fee
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Tuition fee
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Duration
8 months
Duration
8 months
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Campus location
Kamloops, Canada
Campus location
Kamloops, Canada
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Meatcutter courase from Thompson Rivers University will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work as a meatcutter in custom cutting, sausage and curing operations, and in supermarkets with their own manufacturing facilities.

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Overview

The Meatcutter courase from  Thompson Rivers University  focuses on productivity training and the business factors of the meatcutting industry. There is specialized training in the accuracy of cutting, knife handling, portion control, merchandising and the utilization of all products. Safety, sanitation, punctuality and personal appearance are stressed throughout.

An advisory committee with broad representation from the meatcutting industry ensures that the programme maintains relevance to provincial and local industry needs and standards.

Key facts:

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 12.0506). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Safety and Sanitation
  • Beef and Veal Carcass Processing
  • Meat Science
  • Pork Processing
  • Lamb Processing
  • Poultry Processing
  • Seafood Processing
  • Product Identification and Nomenclature
  • Value Added Processing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Kamloops, Canada

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Grade 10 or equivalent, Grade 12 preferred
  • FOODSAFE Level 1 — Students may apply and be accepted to the programme however; they must present evidence of successful completion of the FOODSAFE Certificate in the first week of classes.

You will be expected to help maintain heavy production schedules:

  • by being punctual and consistent with attendance
  • by cooperating in all team work activities
  • by maintaining a positive attitude

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Living costs

Kamloops

Canada
1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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