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  Florida Community College 2003-04 Programs of Study
   
  Technical Certificate
  Food and Beverage Managment (Catering) (6050)
   
  The Catering Certificate program is designed to provide career-oriented students with basic catering and management principles and training for supervisory/management positions in the food service/hospitality industry. The program provides students with a foundation for building a rewarding career in a dynamic, growing industry - the second largest and fastest growing business in Florida. Educational coursework includes emphasis on communication, management, human relations and leadership skills. Through the internship program catering students gain college credit and valuable, profitable work experience.
 
  Articulations:
The proposed certificate articulates directly into the Culinary and/or Restaurant Management degrees A.S./A.A.S. degree program. The certificate represents an early exit point for students seeking preparation for a career in food catering or food service related programs. This will allow students to enter the workforce quickly and achieve an early level of success. Certificate completers may then continue in the A.S./A.A.S. degree program to further develop their skills and marketability. If you are unsure of which option is best for you, please see an advisor for further counseling.
   
  Professional Courses:
  FSS 1202 Food Production I (3)
  HFT 1265 Restaurant Management (3)
  FOS 1201 Sanitation and Safety Management (3)
  HFT 1000 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)
  FSS 1221 Food Production II (3)
  FSS 1120 Management of Food and Beverage Purchasing (3)
  FSS 2300 Supervision and Personnel Management (3)
  HFT 2941 Hospitality Internship I (3)
  FSS 2284 Catering and Buffet Management (3)
  FSS 1100 Menu and Marketing Management (3)
  FSS 1246 Baking (3)
 
  Credit Hours: 33
 
  Total Credit Hours: 33
 
  Application Procedures:
Immediately upon enrolling and before selecting first semester courses, prospective students must be advised by the hospitality management professor to ensure proper course sequencing. The program manager, with the approval of the dean of instruction may require additional courses or make substitutions to meet the needs of the students. This program is offered at North Campus during the day, weekends and evening. Students enrolled in food production courses are required to purchase a knife set and an approved chef's uniform and black non-skid shoes. Students enrolled in dining room courses will be required to purchase dining room uniforms. Text books are required for a majority of the courses. Students must supply their own health insurance coverage while enrolled in the program. Companies who provide internship sites require students to have insurance coverage while on their premises. Not all courses are offered every term. There is a specific order in which many courses must be completed. The recommended sequence is available in a student handout. For further information on this program contact the program manager.
   
  Total Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated tuition is $2,000 (for Florida residents, based on fees as of 7/03)
 

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