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The program course requirements are presented in sequence. Part-time students and others who cannot follow this sequence should check course descriptions in the catalog to determine prerequisites and should consult their academic advisor regarding the order in which they take courses.

Learning Outcomes:

Cutting
Grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking sausage/curing of hams and bacons
Packaging and sanitation
Proper killing of an animal
Yield and quality grading
Personal safety/Plant safety
Meat cuts identification
Demonstrate Contextually Germane Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
Use mathematics in problem solving and communicate quantitative information effectively

Certificate
Meat Processing

This one-year (29 credit) certificate program is designed to increase the skilled labor force for the meat processing businesses in Montana. The program design is unique as it allows students to network with meat processors in the state and provides hands-on learning critical for career and technical programs. The flexibility of the class offerings allows a student to create a program to meet their needs and lifestyle. This is an internship-based certificate. There are 4 internship levels that begin with basic training and safety requirements and culminate in advanced meat processing and cutting skills. The internships will take place in Montana Meat Processing plants; students will spend seven weeks at 3 to 4 different plants in an area learning from the professionals who understand the profession.

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Required Core - 29 Total Credits

Fall Semester (12) Credits		Credits	Weeks
COMX 106 COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace Students will study human behavior and personality, self management, self-development, and elementary business psychology. Classroom focus is on career planning and job search: students will develop skills to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other communications involved in obtaining a job. This class is a requirement for the Professional-Technical programs.	Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace (2)	2	15 Weeks
MTPR 198 MTPR 198 - Meat Processing Internship Level 1 This course is designed for students who are in the Meat Processing Program. This is Level I of 4 levels of the Internship course work. Students will spend 7 weeks at a Meat Processing Plant in Montana. The student will rotate across 3 to 4 meat processing facilities. Training will take place at the meat processing facilities.	Meat Processing Internship Level 1 (3)	3	First 8 weeks
MTPR 101 MTPR 101 - Meat Processing I This course is designed to introduce a student to the basics of meat processing. Students will learn animals commonly used for human consumption. Types and cuts of meat. The difference and value of each cut of meat. Humanely killing and processing an animal from kill floor to packaging the product.	Meat Processing I (2)	2	Second 8 weeks
MTPR 103 MTPR 103 - Food Safety and Handling in Meat Processing Students will learn the basics of food safety and what is involved with a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. The course will include proper sanitation and cleaning techniques for a meat processing facility. Proper food handling and preparation for consumer consumption. Students will gain knowledge in the food chain and techniques to keep it safe.	Food Safety and Handling in Meat Processing (2)	2	Second 8 weeks
MTPR 199 MTPR 199 - Meat Processing Internship Level 2 This course is designed for students who are in the Meat Processing Program. This is Level 2 of 4 levels of the Internship course work. Students will spend 7 weeks at a Meat Processing Plant in Montana. The student will rotate across 3 to 4 meat processing facilities. Training will take place at the meat processing facilities. Prerequisite: MTPR 198.	Meat Processing Internship Level 2 (4)	4	Second 8 weeks

Spring Semester (17) Credits		Credits	Weeks
BIOB 101/102 BIOB 101/102 - Discover Biology & Lab This course is a review of the fundamental principles concerning plant and animal life. Covering topics on the structure and physiology of cells, genetics, reproduction and the diversity of life found in plants, animals, and microorganisms, including their ecological relationships. The laboratory exercise will relate to the fundamental principles of biology discussed in BIOB 101 Discover Biology. Co-requisites	Discover Biology & Lab (4)	3,1	15 Weeks
MTPR 298 MTPR 298 - Meat Processing Internship Level 3 This course is designed for students who are in the Meat Processing Program. This is Level I of 4 levels of the Internship course work. Students will spend 7 weeks at a Meat Processing Plant in Montana. The student will rotate across 3 to 4 meat processing facilities. Training will take place at the meat processing facilities.	Meat Processing Internship Level 3 (3)	3	15 weeks
MTPR 102 MTPR 101 - Meat Processing II This course is designed to building upon skills learned in Meat Processing 1. Students will increase their skills in meat cuts and usage. Recipe development. Understanding niche markets and value-added programs in the meat industry. Student will increase their skills in meat grading and yields. Pre-requisite: MTPR 101.	Meat Processing II (2)	2	First 8 weeks
M 108 M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Prerequisite: appropriate placement score or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Math (3)	3	15 weeks
WRIT 108 WRIT 108 - Elementary Technical Writing Technical Writing for the Trades is designed to prepare the student for job-related writing. The student will learn to communicate information that is new to someone who needs to know the information in order to do a job or make a decision. Topics include adapting messages to audiences, organizing paragraphs, revising for style, summarizing information, weighing ethical issues, creating appropriate page layout for everyday communications situations, and explaining a process. Specific applications are individualized according to students' career plans and are chosen from several categories including effective memo/letter writing, short report writing, and proposal writing. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for transfer. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	Elementary Technical Writing (2)	2	15 weeks
MTPR 299 MTPR 299 - Meat Processing Internship Level 4 This course is designed for students who are in the Meat Processing Program. This is Level 4 of 4 levels of the Internship course work. Students will spend 7 weeks at a Meat Processing Plant in Montana. The student will rotate across 3 to 4 meat processing facilities. Training will take place at the meat processing facilities. Prerequisite: MTPR 198, 199, and 298.	Meat Processing Internship Level 4 (3)	3	Second 8 weeks

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Required Core - 29 Total Credits