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Diploma of Meatcutter

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 0.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Thompson Rivers University campus

About the program

A nine-month full-time foundation in meatcutting.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Meatcutter
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Full-time training focused on productivity
  • The business side of meatcutting. Students practise precise cutting
  • Knife skills.

Career outcomes

  • Custom cutting
  • Sausage and curing operations
  • Supermarkets with in-house manufacturing

Curriculum

  • Full-time training focused on productivity and the business side of meatcutting. Students practise precise cutting
  • Knife skills
  • Portion control and merchandising
  • and learn to make the most of each product
  • With safety and hygiene reinforced throughout under guidance from an industry advisory committee.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent) or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits or age 19+
  • Minimum age 17
  • English 12 at 67% or equivalent
  • Programme-specific prerequisites.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (BC Grade 12 equivalent), or 12+ transferable post-secondary credits, or age 19+ with no formal education in the past 2 years (some programmes restrict), Minimum age 17, Programme-specific prerequisites, Flexible Entry available for some programmes. Applicants need a valid study permit and medical insurance.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and the international deadline (January intake Oct 1
  2. May intake Feb 1
  3. September intake May high-volume programmes may close early). Apply online through EducationPlannerBC at apply. Educationplannerbc. Ca/tru. The 100 CAD application fee is paid by credit card. Submit transcripts and English test results as listed on the TRU undergraduate admissions pages. Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit stated in the offer letter (3
  4. 000 CAD for continuing undergraduates). A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,462 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$5,500 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolSchool of Trades and Technology
DepartmentMeatcutting
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.75 years.