Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Trade Calculations

CUL NAIT

Program Overview

Discover Your Passion for Culinary Arts with NAIT! ECSD Dual Credit Program is pleased to now offer: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Trade Calculations (CULA 1100)

Do you dream of creating dishes that wow people? Want to sharpen your skills and get a head start on a career in the foodservice industry? Here is the chance to do just that!

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Course Details

Semester II February 4 – May 27, 2026: Fundamental Kitchen Skills and Trade Calculations CULA 1100

The foodservice industry requires a competent and skilled workforce. Students in this course learn fundamental knife skills, knife handling & care, commercial kitchen tools & equipment identification and use. Other learning objectives include basic trade calculations and the importance of flavor matrix in cooking. 

Admission Requirements: Completed any of: Math 10C, Math 10-3, Math 20-4

Day/Time: Wednesdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Location: Mother Margaret Mary High School, 2010 Leger Road

 *ECSD reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet minimum enrolment requirements. 

Benefits

  • For each course students earn 5 Career and Technology (CTS) credits towards a high school diploma and 3 post-secondary credits
  • Experience a post-secondary course within the comfort of an ECSD high school
  • Learn about potential careers @ https://alis.alberta.ca/

Contact Information

For further information, please contact DualCredit@ecsd.net 

Transfer Information

This course may be transferable to other institutions; please refer to the Alberta Government Transfer Alberta website:

https://transferalberta.alberta.ca/transfer-alberta-search/#/searchTypeStep