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Job Title – Blockman
Description
A Blockman cuts large pieces of meat into serving portions. As a butcher/meat-cutting technician you will provide meat under hygienic conditions and at competitive prices to customers.
Typical Job Activities
Selects meat from wholesalers or abattoirs
Cuts the meat into portions
Custom-cuts to meet his customers' special needs
Prepares meat products such as sausage or ham
Weighs the meat and packs it
Labels the packets of meat and prices them
Displays and wait on customers
Maintains records and inventories
Ensures that the workplace is clean and adheres to hygiene regulations
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Educational Requirements
Grade 9
certificate
Grade 10 Certificate for training at the Apex Training
Centre
Compulsory
subjects: None
Recommended subjects: Accounting
Entry to work place
In-Service Training:
A trainee learns aspects of the job under supervision of qualified meat-cutting
technician
Apex Training Centre:
Meat-cutting Technician Grade 2 (7 weeks):
- 70% is necessary to pass the exam
Meat-cutting Technician Grade 1 (2 weeks):
- 75% for the practical and 50% for the theoretical exam
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Get along well with others
Be able to communicate his ideas clearly
Present a neat appearance
Have manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand co-ordination
Have good vision and colour discrimination
Be in good health
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Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Market Competitiveness
High
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Opportunities
High
International Employment Opportunities
Low
Possible Employers
Conventional butcheries
Supermarkets
Canning factories
Cold storage
Large firms such as Renown
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Relevant Contact Details
Apex
Training Centre
www.apextrainingcentre.com/
South
African Butchery Training School
www.butcherschool.co.za/
Career Progress and Path
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist career in the specific field
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I
can start a business in this field or with these skills
I can work with my hands
I can apply my special skills