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| School | Algonquin College | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 19,000
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged. | | |
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| Scholarships | 5 scholarship(s) | | |
| Description | Algonquin's one-year Culinary Skills Ontario College Certificate program teaches you the cutting-edge skills you need to succeed in the high-growth culinary industry. Learn essential food preparation skills and techniques from industry professionals in Algonquin's world-class culinary labs. Topics include nutrition and food theory, food cost control, menu planning and sanitation and safety procedures. The hands-on experience and knowledge you gain opens many doors for you and helps to shape your career as a professional cook.
Expand your real-world experience and make industry connections with one 80-hour work placement. With opportunities to participate in community events, culinary competitions and activities, you have many chances to refine your skills and gain further experience. Get the exciting opportunity to experience food and culture abroad in Italy during the annual culinary trip. The sought-after skills you gain may open doors to your culinary career as cooks or assistant cooks in: restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, cruise ships, catering companies. To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within five years.
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.