How long is the Culinary Arts Certificate at Portage College?
32 Week Certificate

What you need to get in to the Culinary Arts Certificate at Portage College?
The Culinary Arts Certificate provides the knowledge and skills required to prepare students for professional entry into the food service industry. The first 16 weeks is offered in two different delivery formats and provides graduates with a solid foundation in culinary arts equivalent to First Period Apprenticeship cook training. In the Outreach format first period Culinary Arts, the theory component of the program will be delivered online using assignments and videos accessed through Portage College's Moodle site. The practical, hands-on component will be delivered in two on-site sessions, two weeks at the beginning and three weeks at the end of the theory component of the program. The on-site format is a comprehensive training program designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation in the culinary arts, equivalent to First Period and Second Period Apprenticeship cook training. The program includes a combination of theory, demonstration, and hands on practical application. The on-site format is delivered in two 16 week terms. Students attend on site classes for 28 weeks from September to April to complete the course theory and practical skills training. They are then required to complete a 4 week field practicum. Entrance Requirements: Grade 9 or equivalent, successful Trades Entrance Exam (2) results, placement assessment if required. Transferability: Eligibility for Third Period Apprenticeship training.

For more information on the Culinary Arts Certificate at Portage College
(780) 623-5580

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Culinary Arts Certificate?
In Class Study