How long is the Pre-Employment Cooking at Portage College?
16 Week Certificate

What you need to get in to the Pre-Employment Cooking at Portage College?
The Pre-employment Cooking program is 16 weeks in length and is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of food services. Students will be introduced to food preparation techniques and health and safety guidelines and will receive preparation to challenge the first year apprentice exam. Entrance Requirements: Proof of Grade 9 or successful Trades Entrance Exam (2) results, or completion of AF3/Pre-Trades (formerly AU 300) is also accepted. Transferability: Upon successful completion of Portage College's pre-employment program, students will be given the opportunity to challenge the First Year Apprenticeship Provincial Examination. Credit will be given for the number of practical work hours that have been put in throughout the program. After graduation, individuals may find employment in the industry, and possibly register as apprentices with a willing employer and the Apprenticeship Board. Once an apprentice has reached the required hours of on-the-job training, they may progress to the next apprenticeship period. Second and third period apprenticeship training is offered at a number of post-secondary institutions including Portage College. Upon successful completion of the pre-employment program, students may also transfer to the Portage College Culinary Arts program.

For more information on the Pre-Employment Cooking 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 Pre-Employment Cooking?
In Class Study