Culinary Skills (Co-op)

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Program description - September 2022

Cooking is more than a passion. It is a creative outlet.

In this one-year co-op program, you will learn the cutting-edge skills necessary to thrive in the high growth culinary industry.

Through live-action demonstrations, lectures, and immersive hands-on practice, students will be provided with the solid foundational skills of classic and emerging culinary trends and techniques – all in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Our Culinary Skills program offers the beneficial opportunity of a four-month paid co-op work term. Co-op education provides students with a real-life working experience as well as the chance to network with community partners in varying food services.

Let us help make all your culinary dreams come true.

Program details

Code: 1025C
Start: September 2022
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Classroom
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

3 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition
$2696.00
$13750.00
Ancillary Fees
$3919.24
$5199.24
Total Fees
$6615.24
$18949.24

Canadian fee details

Description Fall 2022 Winter 2023 Spring 2023
Full-time Program Tuition $1348.00 $1348.00 -
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00 -
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00 $48.00 -
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00 -
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $300.00 - -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 - -
*eText Fee $201.00 $148.00 -
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00 $25.00 -
HST $97.24 - -
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50 -
Program Services Fee $287.00 $287.00 -
*Program Supply Fee $410.00 $410.00 -
Student Services $86.00 $86.00 -
*Supply Fee (Taxed) $748.00 - -
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00 $125.00 -
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 - -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00 -
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00 -
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00 -
Term Total $3956.74 $2658.50 -
Year Total     $6615.24

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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International fee details

Description Fall 2022 Winter 2023 Spring 2023
International Program Tuition $6875.00 $6875.00 -
Administration Fee $25.00 $25.00 -
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00 $48.00 -
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00 $8.00 -
CSI Association Fee $102.00 $102.00 -
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $300.00 - -
CSI International Health Fee $530.00 - -
CSI Legal Care Fee $30.00 - -
*eText Fee $201.00 $148.00 -
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00 $25.00 -
HST $97.24 - -
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00 $375.00 -
ONE Card Fee $7.50 $7.50 -
Program Services Fee $287.00 $287.00 -
*Program Supply Fee $410.00 $410.00 -
Student Services $86.00 $86.00 -
*Supply Fee (Taxed) $748.00 - -
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00 $125.00 -
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00 - -
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00 $4.00 -
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00 $30.00 -
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00 $5.00 -
Term Total $10388.74 $8560.50 -
Year Total     $18949.24

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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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.
  • In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Delivery sequence - September 2022 - Waterloo

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