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New FETAC qualification for Craft Butchers. Attention Careers Guidance Teachers

200502241728201 - Marc Ryan, formerYoung Butcher of the Year shows off his skills
Marc Ryan, formerYoung Butcher of the Year shows off his skills

New qualification has now been secured for 'National Certificate in Butchering Skills' certificate. Around 100 apprentices now in the scheme. ACBI is approved as a FETAC 'Quality Assured' Training Centre!

Have you someone who would like to undergo this course IN YOUR SHOP and get a national FETAC qualification? Contact Emer in ACBI for details

Looking for relief butchers... or job seeking on a casual or full-time basis?

ACBI maintains a register of butchers serving all regions of the country who are available to provide relief services for holidays, short or long-term staffing shortages etc.

Appeals

National Certificate in Butchering Skills Appeals Procedure

Complaints Procedure


A Message for Career Guidance Teachers

Dear Careers Teacher,

As you may already be aware from the Qualifax database, ACBI has inaugurated the first-ever Accredited Qualification in Butchering Skills.

This is an exciting innovation for future Butchers and those wishing to work in the Food Industry, it might be of interest to you to have someone from ACBI plus one of the present apprentice-butchers already doing the qualification to talk to your Transition Year/ Leaving Cert. Class. If you would like further details please contact:

Emer Brady Training Administrator

01 2961400 or vis email details at the bottom of each page on the site.

You and your students will have seen the resurgence of the Irish Craftbutcher sector. There is a rewarding future for any young person with the aptitude for learning this highly-regarded traditional craft

National Certificate in Butchering Skills FAQ's

If there is any question that you feel we should add to this section or you feel a query is unanswered please feel free to email your feedback to Emer.Brady@craftbutchers.ie

National Certificate in Butchering Skills Modules

Career Opportunities....develop your skills..

Does a career in the specialist food sector with a national qualification sound good to you?

Train as a Craft Butcher or assistant in our growing artisan food sector and participate in the award winning training project which will give you the skills and experience...and the qualification at the end of your training.

Craft Butchers meat people!

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