Culinary Skills (Co-op)
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Waterloo |
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Type | Certificate, College |
Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters, plus 1 Co-op term |
Study language | English |
Course code | 1025C |
Tuition fee | CA$18,013 per year The fees shown here are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$13,350), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Conestoga College`s refund & withdrawal policy. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including this required course (or equivalent):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English-speaking country or, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
In this one-year co-op program, students will gain the fundamental knowledge and techniques of quality food preparation, an understanding of the complexity of kitchen management and an appreciation of fine food. The co-op education work term in the final semester enables students to develop their skills and enhance the knowledge learned in the college setting.
Co-op information
Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you’ve learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
Career opportunities
Graduates are employed in a variety of settings including the hospitality industry and institutional foodservice facilities. After completion of the requisite industry training and experience, graduates are eligible to write the Provincial Trade of Cook Certificate of Qualification examination.
On average, 100% of graduates from the last three years (2017 to 2019) found employment within six months of graduation.