Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Culinary Skills in Kentville Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Kentville Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,387.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Build the essential skills to start your career in the food service sector. This one-year Culinary Skills Certificate equips you with commercial kitchen experience and provides a foundation for becoming a professional chef.
Cultivate your love for cuisine while exploring both traditional and contemporary culinary styles and nutrition. Gain practical, industry-relevant abilities through hands-on training in: Fundamental cooking techniques, Meal preparation, Culinary heritage and customs
Global cooking methods, Locally-sourced ingredients, The evolution of cooking, Menu development
Career pathways
Nova Scotia faces a growing demand for qualified cooks. Entry-level positions are available across various sectors, such as:
Hospitality venues (hotels, resorts, dining establishments), Public facilities (educational institutions, healthcare centers, senior residences, correctional institutions, etc.)
Private organizations (golf courses, boating clubs, residential communities, etc.), Event catering, Maritime industries
Further education possibilities
Advance your training through NSCC's Food Service and Nutrition Management program, which offers comprehensive instruction in meal preparation, dietary science, and operational management for institutional food services.
Begin your journey toward Journeyperson Certification in the Cook profession. Program graduates qualify for credit transfers when enrolling in the Provincial Apprenticeship Program.
The Red Seal Cook designation is a nationally recognized trade certification under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. This credential enables certified professionals to work across Canada in provinces/territories where the trade is recognized, without additional testing requirements.
After achieving Red Seal status, culinary professionals can pursue the Certified Chef de Cuisine program. Offered in collaboration with the Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI), this advanced program helps experienced Red Seal chefs refine their culinary artistry and enhance their restaurant leadership capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690