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                                      |  | A program that prepares individuals to receive, cut, and package animal meat products in commercial establishments and to function as licensed meat cutters/butchers.  Includes instruction in product recognition for beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and fancy and smoked meats; retail and wholesale cutting and specialty cuts; packaging and counter display; shop safety; meat sanitation, storage and rotation; quality control; meat handling laws and regulations; and customer service. |  |  
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                                                      | Certificate: | #486 | 33 |  
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                                                      | Associate's: | #677 | 3 |  
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                                                      | Bachelor's: | N/A | 0 |  
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                                                      | Graduate Certificate: | N/A | 0 |  
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                                                      | Master's: | N/A | 0 |  
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                                                      | Doctorate: | N/A | 0 |  
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                                                      | First-Professional: | N/A | 0 |  
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                                  |  Degrees Available |  
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                                                    | Certificate  |  |  
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                                                    | Associate's Degree  |  |  
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                                                    | Bachelor's Degree  |  |  
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                                                    | Graduate-Level Certificate  |  |  
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                                                    | Doctoral Degree  |  |  
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