To get into the apprenticeship program you do not need any formal education but you should have either a high school diploma or GED.  While in high school make sure that you are taking math courses as this will be helpful on the job as you deal with a lot of numbers, such as weight, price, and more.  Completing a Perth butcher apprenticeship will help you prepare for a job in various settings.  One way to get into this program is to see if a butcher’s union exists in your area.  The drawback with trying to get an apprenticeship through a union is that it can be difficult to do.  The positions they offer are generally limited so they only take the most qualified candidates.

If there are no butcher’s unions in your area you can see if they are offered through meat packing plants, community colleges, grocery stores, or distributors of meats.  If none of these exist you can apply at a meat market or grocery store and work under the guida ... Read more »