Meat Inspector
What is a Meat Inspector?
A Meat Inspector/Examiner is an individual who works in abattoirs (slaughterhouses) and examines meat to determine whether it complies with safety standards and is fit for public consumption.
Meat Inspectors/Examiners are required at hunts and/or game harvesting.
What does a Meat Inspector do?
- examining meat before and after slaughtering – checking for any signs of illness, infection, or abnormalities
- examining cured, dried, canned and frozen meat
- checking the sanitary conditions of the meat processing plant and transportation vehicles
- recording observations and inspections
Are you … ?
- comfortable working with meat and blood?
- interested in health and safety?
- someone with a good eye for detail?
- honest?
- a good communicator?
- someone with farm animal experience?
How do I become a Meat Inspector?
Details for game harvesting:
http://www.gamesa.co.za/veterinarian_officers.php?action=meat_inspection
- RED MEAT ABORTOIR ASSOCIATION:
http://www.rvav.co.za/learnerships.htm
The following learnerships have been identified by the Red Meat sub sector in order to ensure increased food safety and implementation of hygiene management systems:
- General Abattoir Processes (NQF2)
- Abattoir Slaughtering Processes (NQF2)
- Abattoir Supervision (NQF3)
- Meat Examination (NQF4)
- Meat Classification (NQF4)
- INTERNATIONAL MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES:
http://www.imqas.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=47
- THE MEAT INSPECTION TRAINING CENTRE: (Lobatse, Botswana)
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Butcher or Wool Classer
Is becoming a Meat Inspector the right career choice for me?
See below for more details.
