Food & Beverage Services
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Program Details
Description
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love creating memorable experiences for people? The Food & Beverage Services program prepares you to excel in the hospitality industry through hands-on customer service training. You will master dining room preparation (mise en place), menu presentation, beverage and wine recommendation, billing operations, and precise order processing in French. From casual dining and banquet service to high-end formal establishments, this program develops your professional interpersonal skills and technical expertise to launch an exciting career in food services and tourism.
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Diploma: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Sector: Food Services & Tourism
Code of program: 5793
Number of credits: 64
Duration: 960 hours
Targeted professions:
🔹Bartenders
🔹Food and beverage servers
Admission Requirements
Each vocational training program has its own prerequisites, ranging from Secondary II to Secondary V depending on the program.
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-Concurrent studies: In many programs, you can start your vocational training right away and complete your missing courses at the same time.
-Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC): Your work and life experience may count. RAC recognizes what you already know, so you don’t have to redo what you’ve already mastered.
-Adult General Education: In-person and online classes are offered to complete your Secondary III to V courses.
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Recognition of acquired competencies (RAC)
Transform your life experience into an official qualification through RAC. Fast-track your career by getting your skills recognized and earning your diploma!
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Flexible learning options make earning your diploma or certification attainable on your own terms. You can dual-enroll through the 2-4-U program to complete high school and vocational requirements at the same time, choose full-time or part-time scheduling to fit your daily routine, or gain real-world workplace experience while studying through a work-study format. Explore our adaptable learning paths and find the right fit for your life today!
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