PDT-MEAT-03 - AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification
Course Description
Enrollment in AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification course with UNH is currently FREE due to funding by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food with appropriations from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF).
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Meat Evaluation Certification verifies individuals are better prepared to enter fields related to the meat animal industry, which includes production and processing.
The certification validates knowledge and skills in meat carcass quality grading, meat handling and food safety. Those who earn the certification are more qualified to begin a career in the meat industry. Additionally, the certification allows employers to identify and connect with more skilled candidates, filling gaps in the labor market and jump-starting individuals’ careers.
Topics covered in the AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification include:
Meat Science Principles
- Animal Care & Handling Procedures
- Meat Nutrition
- Meat Storage & Handling
- Meat Cookery Techniques
- Processed Meats
- Food Industry Safety
Animal Harvesting Procedures
- Inspection
- Regulations & Policies
- Animal Harvest Process
- Animal Byproducts
Carcass & Cuts Evaluation
- Beef Evaluation
- Pork Evaluation
- Lamb Evaluation
Retail Cut Fabrication & Identification
- Beef Retail Cuts
- Pork Retail Cuts
- Lamb Retail Cuts
- Variety Meats
- Processed Meats
USDA Beef Grading
- USDA Quality Grading
- USDA Yield Grading
The AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification course takes place online in self-paced modules. The course includes a total of 150 hours of content which learners have 6 months to complete, but learners independently review content and work at their own pace. Learners must have access to a computer with internet to participate.
In order to successfully complete the course, learners must successfully pass (scoring 70% or higher) a 100 question examination that assesses knowledge and concepts from the course content. Those who successfully pass the examination will receive:
- AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification and Digital Badge
- 15 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)/150 hours with UNH Professional Development & Training
This course is part of the UNH Meat Processing & Food Safety Certificate program, but you don’t have to be part of the certificate program to enroll in this course.
The AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification course offers valuable learning and professional development opportunities for individuals currently working in, or those trying to enter these fields:
- Butchers & Meat Cutters
- Meat Processors
- Carcass Merchandiser
The AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification and UNH Meat Processing & Food Safety Certificate are offered in collaboration with the American Meat Science Association and iCEV.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Meat Processing and Food Safety : Required