The Food Production Worker I technical certificate of credit is designed to provide basic entry-level skills for employment in food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep workers.
Employment Opportunities
The Food Production Worker certificate will prepare students with basic skills to work in the food service industry.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Food Production Worker Curriculum
The curriculum for the Food Production Worker Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 412 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (16 Credits)
CUUL 1000 and CUUL 1110: ”C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600
Fees ($370 per semester): $370
Books/Supplies: $350
Uniform/Knife Kit Package: Approximately $270*
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
Physical Exam: $150**
TB Test: $40**
Hepatitis B Series: $265**
Course Supply Fee:
- CUUL 1120 Principles of Cooking: $80
**Physical Exam (documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 pounds, to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat is encouraged but not required. TB Test and Hepatitis B Series are required by the end of the first semester. If students have proof of immunizations, a copy can be provided to the instructor.
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)