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Graduate Certificate In Culinary Skills, Algonquin college
Ottawa, Ontario
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12 Months
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About this course
The Culinary Skills Ontario College Certificate program is a one-year, full-time course offered at Algonquin College in Ottawa. This program is designed to develop your practical culinary skills in a top-tier setting, featuring hands-on training inworld-class culinary labs and a real-time fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant International. You will learn essential techniques including food preparation, safety, sanitation, menu planning, and food theory. The curriculum also includes industry certifications like Sanitation and Safety, WHMIS, and Food Allergen Training. Practical learning is augmented through an 80-hour field placement, community activities, and opportunities to participate in culinary competitions. The program prepares students for employment as cooks or assistant cooks in various hospitality sectors and can serve as a stepping stone toward advanced culinary positions like sous-chef or executive chef.
Why this course is highly recommended
If you're serious about pursuing a career in the culinary industry, this program offers extensive hands-on experience with industry professionals in state-of-the-art labs and real-world settings. The opportunity to work in Algonquin’s fine-dining restaurant and participate in community events, competitions, and placements gives students valuable industry connections and practical skills. Its curriculum prepares you to work in diverse sectors such as restaurants, resorts, cruise ships, and catering companies, with prospects for career advancement into supervisory and executive roles.
Specialisation
This program focuses on foundational and advanced culinary techniques, emphasizing food preparation, safety, and industry-specific skills. It covers topics like nutrition, food cost control, menu planning, and contemporary production methods. With courses that include culinary techniques, baking and pastry, and restaurant operations, students gain a well-rounded culinary education suitable for multiple food service environments.
Course fees
Application fees
9.05L
1st year tuition fees
9.05L
Living cost
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Living cost
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Degree requirements
Applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, with senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or a recognized equivalent such as the ACE certificate, GED, or mature student status. For international students, proof of English language proficiency (such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo) is required, with specific minimum scores detailed in the admissions criteria.
English language test
TOEFL
90
IELTS
6.5
DUOLINGO
120
PTE
60
Career prospects
Graduates are qualified to work as cooks or assistant cooks across various sectors including restaurants, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, and catering companies. With experience and further training, they can progress to roles such as commis de cuisine, junior/executive sous-chef, or executive chef de cuisine. The program provides a strong foundation for those interested in entrepreneurship or management within the culinary industry.
FAQs
What are the admission requirements for this program?
Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with senior-level English and Mathematics courses at the Basic level. International applicants may need to provide proof of English proficiency.
Is this program eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit?
No, this program is not eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
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