Inspectors of meat hygiene make certain that food processing businesses and slaughterhouses adhere to all applicable safety and hygiene regulations.
Day to day duties
You could:
Check the hygienic conditions of manufacturers, cutting plants, slaughterhouses, and cold storage facilities.
Check on the health and well-being of the animals.
Examine any live animals, game, or poultry you come across for any indications of illness.
aid in the performance of postmortem examinations on sick animals
Make sure the circumstances of transporting the meat are checked.
ensure that any meat that is unsafe to consume is disposed of.
gather the data, then compose the reports.
Make suggestions for enhancements and ensure that they are followed out.
maintain current knowledge of meat hygiene rules and provide guidance to employers
Working environment
There is a possibility that you may need to wear protective clothes.
You could find employment in an industrial setting.
It's possible that the temperature at your workplace may fluctuate.
Entry requirements
You could qualify for this position if you have:
working on filling this position
Work
To become a meat inspector, you will need to finish the following requirements:
Poultry Meat Inspection Level 2 Certificate of Competency for Those Working in the Industry
A Level 4 Certificate of Competence in Meat Inspection is Required
In order to successfully complete the necessary practical exams for the courses, you will need to be employed in the meat sector.
Through the Royal Society for Public Health, you will have access to further information on the credentials and the training providers.
Requirements and constraints
You will be required to:
possess a valid and complete driver's license.
Details are available here.
Advice for Your Profession
For this position, it is vital to have experience in the food production processes as well as the meat sector.