Certificate in Food Processing (Animal Proteins)

Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon)

Canada,Manitoba

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11 Months

Duration

CAD$ 17,395/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 200

Application Fee

May 2022

Apply Date

Canada, Manitoba

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1861

Total Students: 3,200 +

Int. Students: 500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1430 Victoria Ave E, Brandon, MB R7A 2A9, Canada

Certificate in Food Processing (Animal Proteins)

Program Overview

This 11-month certificate prepares you for a cutting-edge career in Canada’s growing meat processing industry. Learn all aspects of the trade, including nutrition, safety, tools, workplace values and essential communication skills. Enjoy a newly built, modern teaching lab with all the trimmings. Develop skills in curing and smoking for all types of animal protein, including poultry, beef, pork, goat and lamb.

Do you agree with raising animals for meat and preparing them for human consumption? Do you like to work with your hands, enjoy physical labour, and are passionate about delivering high-quality goods and services? If yes, then this is the program for you. Expectations include having good manual dexterity, cooperating with others in a team environment, and being able to work in refrigerated environments for long periods. Small class sizes, dedicated instructors and industry connections will prepare you for a fulfilling career in meat cutting.

Connect with local employers through a 12-week work practicum. If you meet all employer criteria, you may make up to $6,900 during your work-integrated learning experience; plus, take advantage of additional employment opportunities while enrolled in this full-time program.

Rest assured, there is no shortage of work in this sector, and demand is high for skilled workers. After you graduate, you may be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit; if Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) grants the permit, you may benefit from Assiniboine’s partnerships with industry employers. Your work experience, combined with your credentials and personal interest, may lead to career opportunities such as retail meat cutter, retail meat manager, plant manager, production supervisor and/or sales manager.