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College Certificate - Professional Butchery Techniques (0419)

Niagara College

Niagara-on-the-Lake — Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 17,550
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Professional Butchery Techniques program is a deeply hands-on learning experience where students gain the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving meat industry. Through extensive lab based instruction, students learn traditional and contemporary butchery techniques, meat science, and food safety. Students will practice their new skills as an integral part of the meat supply chain supporting the academic Culinary programming, restaurant, catering and retail operations of Niagara College’s culinary learning enterprises. Graduates will gain proficiency in whole animal breakdown, retail and wholesale meat processing, value-added product development, and regulatory compliance, ensuring they meet the demands of a dynamic industry. Graduates can pursue career opportunities in: Culinary Butcher – Restaurants or Culinary Operations Culinary specialist – meat product development Independent retail butcher Industrial, Wholesale butcher Meat cutter Retail Butcher – Shop or Grocery Setting
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 17,550
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

135 Taylor Rd

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Located in the Heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between the state-of-the-art campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Together these campuses provide unique living laboratories and top-notch facilities that deliver hands-on applied learning opportunities, world-class applied research, and smaller class sizes in an intimate and friendly environment. The 125-acre Niagara-on-the-Lake campus features ecological lagoons, wetland systems, landscaped gardens and a 40-a...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.