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Abattoir workers must hold a valid licence to operate, known as a Certificate of Competence (CoC) which is granted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). This is required to comply with WATOK (Welfare of Animals at Time of Killing) legislation. To obtain this licence, apprentices must achieve the Level 2 WATOK award, which is a mandatory qualification within the apprenticeship.

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Completing FDQ's Level 2 Abattoir Worker Apprenticeship

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Managing a slaughter-line

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Take on the responsibility of managing your own slaughter line.

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Supervising the cutting and de-boning operations

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Those with aptitude and dedication can progress to managing the slaughter-line or cutting/de-boning operations.

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Animal Welfare Officer (AWO)

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Help maintain regular checks on slaughterhouses, to ensure that they comply with our regulations that maintain animal welfare.

Level 2 Abattoir Apprenticeship

Find out more about our abattoir worker standard, including qualification details, how to get started, and more.

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