Butchers

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Average salary

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Average weekly hours

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Unemployment rate

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Definition: Butchers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5431

Butchers direct and undertake the slaughter of animals and prepare carcasses for storage, processing and sale.

Common tasks include:

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

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Butchers

Regional employment: Butchers

Future employment: Butchers

Top 12 industries: Butchers

Alternative & related job titles: Butchers

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Equality focus: Butchers

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