1. You usually need a high school diploma.

2. You may need a college or other meat-cutting training program or a three-year meat-cutting apprenticeship.

3. On-the-job training is usually provided for retail butchers and meat cutters in food stores.

4. Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.

5. Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate, and almost 2 in 5 have a community college diploma.

1. What is a day in the life of a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale like?
   Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties: A. Cut,... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale?
   The job outlook for Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale is considered Average because:... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average,... more
4. How much does a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale make?
   The average hourly wages for Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale is $11.47/HR, which is... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale"?
   5% of Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale are unemployed. This rate is close to the average... more
6. How many Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale are employed part-time?
   35% of Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale are employed only on a part-time basis. There... more
7. How many Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale are self-employed?
   Roughly 0% of Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale are self-employed. This is considered... more
8. What is the average age of a Butchers, Meat Cutters and Fishmongers - Retail and Wholesale?
   The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as... more