Who is this apprenticeship for?
New or developing butchers working in retail, in-store or processing environments.
What will the apprentice develop?
How MI delivers it
Practical workplace development supported by specialist teaching and regular progress reviews.
Learning is connected to the apprentice's real job through structured teaching, coaching, workplace activity and regular progress reviews.
Why develop someone through this programme?
Builds consistent technical skill, improves yield and quality, and supports succession in specialist butchery roles.
Assessment
Apprentices develop practical craft competence and the knowledge required for the current end-point assessment.
Progression
Advanced Butcher Level 3, supervisory roles, specialist processing, retail or production development.
Entry and eligibility
MI completes an initial assessment before enrolment to review the apprentice's role, existing knowledge, prior learning and support needs. Employer-specific entry requirements can also apply.