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Understand the skill, precision and attention to detail required in Beef Processing-work critically important to food safety and production-with this Beef Processing microcourse. You will learn best practices for beef slaughter, primal fabrication, precision and retail cutting, safety protocols, sanitation practices, and packaging techniques. Successful completion prepares current professionals with specialized, essential skills and is sought-after training for those new to the profession. This is one of four microcourses that comprise the Meat Process and Food Safety microcredential, along with Lamb & Goat Processing, Pork Processing, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Food Safety. Successful completion prepares you to advance or to immediately apply for meat processing, butchering, or animal production management positions. This microcredential is a non-credit offering, however, the college will award successful completers with academic credit by evaluation (Credit for Prior Learning) should you decide to enroll in one of the related degree programs.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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