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The Meat Processing Training Program

TESDA-Registered Training Aligned with Austrian Apprenticeship Standards
A 540-hour technical pathway combining Slaughtering Operations NC II and Meat Processing Training for candidates preparing for professional opportunities in Austria and the wider European meat industry.
EUROPEAN-READY MEAT PROCESSING

A Complete Technical Pathway for Austrian Industry

The Hitcon Meat Processing Training Program develops skilled Filipino candidates through a structured combination of slaughtering and meat-processing competencies.

The full program totals 540 hours: 280 hours of Slaughtering Operations NC II plus 260 hours of Meat Processing Training, completed over approximately three months. The curriculum connects Philippine technical certification with the practical standards expected by Austrian employers.
A Complete Technical Pathway for Austrian Industry
MAJOR PROGRAM MILESTONE

TESDA-Registered Meat Processing Training

The Meat Processing Training Program has secured its TESDA Certificate of Registration through training partner Infinity Vocational Technical School Inc.

Certificate of Registration secured. This milestone formally establishes the program as TESDA-registered through Infinity Vocational Technical School Inc., strengthening training quality, documentation, and candidate readiness.

540-HOUR TECHNICAL PROGRAM

Program Structure and Module Breakdown

The program follows a modular structure similar to the welding training pathway, with clearly defined hours, competencies, and certification outcomes.
Program / ModuleDurationTraining CoverageCertification / Outcome
Full Austrian-Aligned Meat Processing Program540 hours
Approximately 3 months
Slaughtering Operations NC II (280h)
Meat Processing Training (260h)
Complete technical pathway for candidates preparing for Austrian meat-processing employment
Slaughtering Operations NC II280 hoursHumane slaughtering procedures, carcass handling, hygiene, occupational safety, and quality controlSlaughtering Operations NC II certification
Meat Processing Training260 hoursMeat cutting, processing, preservation, production, sanitation, product quality, and workplace proceduresMeat Processing Training certification

Total program duration: 540 hours, delivered over approximately three months.

The combined curriculum is aligned with the Austrian apprenticeship standard “Fleischverarbeiter” (Meat Processor).

FLEISCHVERARBEITER STANDARD

Aligned with the Austrian Meat Processor Apprenticeship

The curriculum is aligned with the Austrian apprenticeship standard “Fleischverarbeiter” (Meat Processor).

It was co-developed with Austrian industry partner apsa personnel concepts gmbh to reflect Austrian workplace practices, technical expectations, food-safety requirements, and meat-processing standards.
Aligned with the Austrian Meat Processor Apprenticeship
PHILIPPINE DELIVERY, AUSTRIAN ALIGNMENT

Program Partners

The program combines TESDA-registered training delivery in the Philippines with curriculum co-development based on Austrian industry standards.
PH

Infinity Vocational Technical School Inc.

Training partner — Philippine delivery of the TESDA-registered Meat Processing Training Program and Slaughtering Operations NC II pathway.

AT

apsa personnel concepts gmbh

Curriculum co-development partner — Austrian industry alignment based on the Fleischverarbeiter apprenticeship standard and employer requirements.

FULL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Requirements for Austrian Deployment

For full Austrian immigration compliance, candidates must satisfy the complete qualification and experience pathway.

Required qualifications and experience:

✓ Slaughtering Operations NC II certification
✓ Meat Processing Training certification
✓ At least three years of relevant work experience

All three requirements are needed to support full Austrian immigration compliance. Final eligibility remains subject to employer, documentation, and competent-authority assessment.

KEY PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

Skills Across the Meat-Processing Value Chain

Candidates develop practical competencies in slaughtering, cutting, processing, hygiene, quality control, and Austrian-oriented workplace procedures.
Our graduates are certified in three critical areas of the meat value chain:
01

Slaughtering Operations

280 hours covering humane procedures, carcass preparation, equipment use, occupational safety, sanitation, and quality control.

02

Meat Cutting and Preparation

Practical preparation of primal, sub-primal, and retail cuts with correct handling, trimming, portioning, and yield control.

03

Meat Processing

260 hours covering processing methods, preservation, curing, production procedures, product consistency, and safe equipment operation.

04

Food Safety and Quality

Application of hygiene, sanitation, traceability, storage, quality assurance, and internationally aligned workplace standards.

PROACTIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT

A Ready-to-Work Meat Processing Workforce

Hitcon prepares screened candidates before deployment so employers can access qualified talent with reduced training lead time and onboarding risk.
Hitcon ensures that every candidate adheres to the highest global benchmarks:
01

Structured Qualification

Candidates complete the required technical modules and certifications through a documented training pathway.

02

Employer Readiness

Employers gain access to screened candidates prepared for meat-processing operations and Austrian workplace expectations.

03

Deployment Preparation

Qualification review, relevant work-experience verification, and optional language and intercultural support strengthen deployment readiness.

CLEAR TRAINING INVESTMENT

Training Fee and Optional Services

The technical training fee covers the complete 540-hour butcher and meat-processing pathway.

Program fee: EUR 1,370 per candidate.

The fee covers the core technical training program. Optional language training, intercultural workshops, trainee allowances, travel, recruitment, documentation, and deployment-related services may be quoted separately depending on the agreed arrangement.

Contact Hitcon for a complete employer or candidate quotation.

TRANSPARENT PROGRAM DELIVERY

A Responsible and Employer-Ready Training Model

The program combines registered training, Austrian curriculum alignment, and a transparent financial structure for international recruitment partners.
Three connected pillars support ethical candidate preparation, faster deployment, and a clear employer-funded training structure.

Registered Training Delivery

Training is delivered through Infinity Vocational Technical School Inc., with the Meat Processing Training Program registered with TESDA.

AT

Austrian Industry Alignment

apsa personnel concepts gmbh supports curriculum co-development according to the Fleischverarbeiter standard and employer expectations.

EUR

Transparent Pricing

The core technical training fee is EUR 1,370 per candidate, with optional services quoted separately according to project scope.

BUILD AN AUSTRIAN-READY WORKFORCE

Prepare Skilled Meat Processors for Austria

Partner with Hitcon, Infinity Vocational Technical School Inc., and apsa personnel concepts gmbh to develop candidates through TESDA-registered training, Austrian-aligned curriculum, and a clear immigration-compliance pathway.