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Certificate in Culinary Skills
Certificate in Culinary Skills

Certificate in Culinary Skills

  • ID:FC010017
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students applying to Culinary Skills must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English

English requirements:

If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:

  • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80 with no score less than 20
  • Paper-based (PBT) TOEFL: 550
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): Overall 60
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 76
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 58+
  • Duolingo: 105+

Other requirements:

  • Students should be in good physical and mental health. Independent physical mobility and manual dexterity are essential in cooking. If you have any medical concerns, you are strongly advised to discuss your concerns with the program co-ordinator, and to consult your doctor. Students are strongly urged to obtain vaccination against Hepatitis B prior to the practical component of the program.

Course Information

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

In our one-year (two-semester) Culinary Skills certificate program you will learn how to:

  • apply basic food and bake theories to all aspects of food preparation

  • contribute to a healthy, safe and well-maintained food service environment

  • apply principals of nutrition to all aspects of food production

  • understand food cost control techniques

  • work effectively as a member of a food service team

  • apply the self-management skills to contribute to the success of a food service operation

WHY CHOOSE FLEMING

You will acquire foundation culinary skills in small classes, supported by expert faculty who will help you to decide what career path best suits your interests and passion. Gain real-world experience working with our Executive Chef in our on-campus restaurant, Fulford’s Bistro.

Fleming Culinary embraces diversity and inclusiveness. We believe in a barrier-free environment, and that all individuals have the potential to contribute to the culinary field.

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SEMESTER 1

  •  Basic Culinary Techniques

  • CULN 31

  • Units/ Hours: 75

  • 2 requisite courses

  •  Basic Food Principles

  • CULN 32

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  • 1 requisite course

  •  College Math Foundations

  • MATH 112

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Communications I

  • COMM 201

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Culinary Computer Applications

  • COMP 198

  • Units/ Hours: 30

  •  Food Service Operations I

  • FLPL 204

  • Units/ Hours: 75

  • 1 requisite course

  •  General Education Elective

  • Units/ Hours: 45

SEMESTER 2

  •  Career Development in Culinary

  • CULN 104

  • Units/ Hours: 30

  •  Cuisine a la Carte and Baking Fundamentals

  • CULN 38

  • Units/ Hours: 75

  •  Culinary Cost Controls

  • CULN 37

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Food and Bake Theory

  • CULN 36

  • Units/ Hours: 45

  •  Foundations of Nutrition

  • CULN 94

  • Units/ Hours: 30

  •  General Education Elective

  • Units/ Hours: 45

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Upon successful completion of Fleming's Culinary Skills certificate program, you will have a number of options. You can:

  • seek entry-level employment as a cook or assistant cook in a restaurant, hotel, catering or institutional food setting

  • choose a working apprenticeship with the goal of writing the Provincial Trade of Cook Certificate of Qualification examination

  • apply your Culinary Skills certificate towards advanced standing, and complete Fleming's Culinary Management Program with one more year of study.

With more experience and training in the field, you can work towards a career as a sous-chef, chef de cuisine, specialist chef or executive chef.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Morcare Insurance - $709

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