Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - SAIT Culinary Trades
This Dual Credit Culinary Arts program combines two courses from SAIT’s Culinary and Baking programs, Introduction to Cooking and Introduction to Cold Foods, and takes place at the bustling Tastemarket Campus downtown.
Introduction to Cooking (BAKE-227) is a practical course that introduces students to the daily operation of a production kitchen and the skills required across culinary disciplines. Cooking methods, knife skills, stock production, sauces, equipment familiarization, terminology and product identification are among the topics covered in the course.
In Introduction to Cold Foods (COOK-223), students gain practical experience to prepare hors d’oeuvres, salads, dressings and vinaigrettes, sandwiches and a variety of cold appetizers. Topics include mise en place, storage, safe handling, cooking methods, production and service.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still in high school
Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
Taught by an experienced Red Seal Chef Instructor who is connected to industry and supports students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
10 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
6 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 as of September
- Are committed to the academic rigor of a post-secondary program
- Are able to arrange their own transportation to and from SAIT Tastemarket (downtown campus)
- Are excited about a career pathway in culinary
- Pre-requisite/Co-requisite requirements:
- minimum 50% in English Language Arts 10-1 or 10-2
- minimum 50% in Math 10C or 60% in Math 10-3
Program Delivery and Location
- In-person at SAIT Tastemarket (150-444 7 Avenue SW)
Program Dates
- Semester 2, January – April, Monday – Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Considerations
- Students must have space in their full year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program location. Support may be available – reach out to your Off-campus Coordinator or guidance counsellor or email uniquepathways@cbe.ab.ca if you require support.
- Students are expected to attend every day and meet all safety and behavioural expectations of the program partner site. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines.
- Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application, which outlines when they will work on their Dual Credit course work outside of class time.
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school during the program (work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
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Application Deadline:
Applications for Winter 2025 programs are now closed. Please check back again in the Fall for Winter 2026.
