Meat Operations and Management

• 19-week program
• Fall and winter starts
• Includes work experience component
• High industry demand

Program Description

The Meat Operations and Management program provides students with the comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of meat handling, processing, sanitation and management skills required for entry into Alberta’s rapidly growing retail meat cutting trade. Students receive extensive hands on training in the preparation of beef, pork, poultry, and fish in accordance to the retail meat industry’s standards. Demonstrations will be used to introduce students to the preparation of veal and lamb. The Meat Operations and Management program is 15 weeks in length with an additional four-week practicum.

Your Career

Graduates find work as meat cutters, managers and merchandisers.

Admission Requirements

A minimum of 35 Alberta high school credits with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

• Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 or Math 10C or Math 10-3, AND,
• English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis.

Student Success

• Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.
• Applicants must be in good physical condition for this physically demanding trade.
• Students will be required to dress in accordance with the school’s dress code regulations.
• Students will be required to groom and dress according to industry expectations while in their practical training.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Polytechnic certificate in Meat Operations and Management.

Accreditation

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Hospitality and Tourism for more information.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• For student funding, please refer Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $300. The uniform deposit (refundable) is $275.

Program Outline

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For More Information

Information: 403.284.8612
Email: hospitality.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Hospitality and Tourism

Transfer with Certificate to…

Transfer options may be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs could be evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information and possible options there.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

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