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The Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship is suitable for butchers working in a range of roles in the meat industry. Apprentice butchers can select whether to specialise as a craft butcher, an in-store supermarket butcher or a process butcher, working in a meat processing plant.

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Completing FDQ's Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

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Achieve M.Inst.M Status

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Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices are recognised by the Institute of Meat (IoM) entitling them to use the initials M.Inst.M.

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Butchery Supervisor or Buyer

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Take that next step in your career and take on the responsibility of becoming a butchery supervisor or buyer.

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Progress onto Level 3 Advanced Butcher

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Become an expert butcher through our Level 3 Advanced butcher Apprenticeship.

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Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

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

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