Pearson Adult and Career Centre

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Professional Cooking

Pearson Adult and Career Centre

Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Length:1470 Hour(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $800
Careers:ChefsCooks

Description:

To develop in the students the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use cooking tools and equipment in a safe manner; to select appropriate cooking techniques; to prepare basic food items such as fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, game, fish and seafood; to make soups, basic dough, pastries, hors d'oeuvres and entremets and showpieces for cold buffets; to prepare and serve various menus such as breakfast, table d'hôte, à la carte and buffets.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
    OR
    Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
    OR
    Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the general development test and SPR 3, 4, 6, or recognition of equivalent learning.
    OR
    Persons having earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister and who will continue their general education courses concurrently with their vocational training in order to obtain the credits they are missing among the following: Secondary IV language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister.

    * 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.

    Modified on July 31, 2012