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Submitter's Information

Name

Daniel Alvarado

Title

Academic Resources Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

College of the Sequoias

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Thad Russell

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Certificate of Achievement in Beginning Culinary Skills

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Culinary Arts (130630)

Projected Start Date

08/10/20

Catalog Description

Students pursuing this certificate will acquire basic knowledge of food preparation.  Upon completion students will have acquired time management and simple food preparation skills, and ability to follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures. 

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Number Course TitleRequired / ElectivesAnnual Number of Sections (Yr 1)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1)Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2)
CULN 221: Culinary Development 1Required215220
NUTR 107: Food Safety and SanitationRequired220225
CULN 222: Culinary Development 2Elective115120
CULN 223: Advanced CulinaryElective110115
CULN 224: baking and DessertsElective115120
CULN 225: Garde Manger (Keep of the cold Kitchen)Elective115120
CULN 226: Industry ManagementElective115120
NUTR 20: Cultural FoodsElective215220
WRK EXP 193X: Culinary Work ExperienceElective25210
WRK EXP 194X: Culinary Intership 1Elective25210

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Program Outcomes

  • Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation procedures. 
  • Use proper food service equipment and apply proper cooking methods and techniques in food preparation. 
  • Given a standard recipe, correctly increase or decrease the yield of the recipe, including adjustment of ingredient amounts, cooking technique, and cooking time, if necessary. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Students pursuing this certificate will acquire basic knowledge of food preparation.  Upon completion students will have acquired time management and simple food preparation skills, and ability to follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures. 

Career Opportunities 

Upon successful completion of the certificate, student will be prepared for entry-level employment in the following culinary fields: Line cook in institutional food service such as schools, hospitals, and cafeterias; prep-cook or short order cook in restaurants. 

Program Outcomes

  • Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation procedures. 
  • Use proper food service equipment and apply proper cooking methods and techniques in food preparation. 
  • Given a standard recipe, correctly increase or decrease the yield of the recipe, including adjustment of ingredient amounts, cooking technique, and cooking time, if necessary. 
Program Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES6
CULN 221Culinary Development 14
NUTR 107Sanitation and Safety2
+
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES10
Select ten units from the following courses:
CULN 222Culinary Development 24
CULN 223Advanced Culinary4
CULN 224Baking and Desserts3
CULN 225Garde Manger2
CULN 226Industry Management3
NUTR 020Cultural Foods3
WEXP 193XFood Services Wrk Exp-1st Sem1
WEXP 194XFood Services Wrk Exp -2nd Sem1
=
TOTAL16

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Consumer and Family Studies Division Chair.

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

12/02/19 - 02:28 PM

Status

Recommended

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Karri Hammerstrom Super User   ·  12/12/19

Please see COE LMI under Supplemental Documents.