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 guidance of an experienced butcher.  They can teach you the trade with on the job training and hands-on experience.

Before you try for a  Perth butcher apprenticeship or apply for work in a meat department you need to make sure that you are in good physical shape.  The reason is that as a butcher you will be lifting heavy objects.  If you are moving animal carcasses they are not only heavy but also bulky.  In addition to being able to lift heavy things you also need to be able to stand on your feet for at least seven hours or more a day.  You also need good hand to eye coordination to be able to work with the tools and machines safely. 

To become a Perth butcher there are no certifications or formal training so it is not really necessary to have a formal apprenticeship but you do need training under a knowledgeable butcher.  This is the best option as you will be getting hands-on-training.  Check with your local grocery stores and Perth butcher shop and ask for an application.