Culinary Skills
Ontario College Certificate
Program Code: 14071
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
From fine dining to magazine test kitchens and airline headquarters, the diversity of venues for the chef’s art and science is unmatched. And if you’re among those who dream of owning your own restaurant or bar, this program is where to start. Trained chefs are always in demand in locations such as:
- corporations
- event venues
- golf clubs
- hotels and resorts
- restaurants
- stadiums
- trains and cruise ships
Gain theoretical and practical skills while learning from faculty in cutting-edge labs and real-world settings with the latest kitchen technology and equipment. In addition to preparing meals in The Humber Room (our on-campus restaurant training facility) and the Humber Food Truck, qualifying students will have the opportunity to take part in work placement and study abroad programs. Additional fees apply for Study Abroad options.
Many graduates of this one-year program continue on for another year and complete the Culinary Management diploma program or enter our Cook Apprenticeship program.
Qualified students will complete a seven-week work placement following Semester 2 (40 hours/week). This unpaid work experience takes place in the kitchens of leading hotels or restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.
Courses
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
or
- College or university transfer status
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- .
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Professional Industry Standards
Once enrolled in the program, you will follow professional industry standards for decorum, uniform, hygiene and personal presentation. Practical courses, which take place in a lab, have strict uniform and attendance standards and policies which are mandatory for successful completion of the course. It is mandatory to wear a Humber-issued chef uniform in practical lab classes in this program. Admittance to these classes is not permitted if you are not in uniform. The cost for the uniform has been added to your first semester tuition fees. In order for the uniform to be available for the first day of class, students must submit their size requirements via an online order form.
Fees
The 2021-2022 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $5,244.62
- international: $16,414.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $952.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,805.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $587.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,439.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $6,543.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $952.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $6,908.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $104.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $587.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
All Semesters
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H | Intel i7-9750H= or higher |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Memory | 8 GB of RAM | 32 GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Monitor | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months | Laptop computer (not a notebook such as a Chromebook or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months |
| Other | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in microphone and webcam, Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Additional Costs
$100 – safety shoes; $525 – knife and tool kit; $300 – textbooks, manuals (for two semesters).
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
James Bodanis, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5177
james.bodanis@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
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Print/Download Date: October 26, 2021