Hospitality Foundations

Program Details

Program Code:2121
School:School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
Credential:Ontario College Certificate
Program Type:Post-secondary program
Program Length:1 year/ 2 semesters

Location:Progress Campus
Email:hospitality@centennialcollege.ca
Telephone:416-289-5000, ext. 2569

Program Overview

Centennial College's Hospitality Foundations program has been specially designed as a pathway to enable international students to enter the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts and then transition into one of its diploma programs.

In the courses of this hospitality certificate program, you'll learn both the core job skills required for the dynamic hospitality industry as well as the language skills to successfully communicate in English with colleagues, employers and guests.

Program Highlights

Smaller class sizes will allow for more individualized attention.
The pace of the Hospitality Foundations program's delivery will be carefully measured.
You'll enjoy specially-crafted learning experiences delivered by sensitive and experienced instructors and professors.
The program will place a strong emphasis on the use of English in all of its aspects.
Upon successful completion of Hospitality Foundations, you'll be invited to join any program of your choice in the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.

It’s Your Shift Training and Awareness Program

The program will include an innovative industry training and awareness certification, It’s Your Shift. The certification will equip you with crucial knowledge and provide current resources focused on sexual harassment prevention and safe practices for intervention as a frontline worker or manager. It will support you, as you enter the hospitality industry, to become a leader for the prevention of sexual harassment and contribute to the evolution of safe and welcoming work environments.

Courses

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Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title
BFHT-105	Introduction to Math I
BFHT-107	Food Safety, Smart Serve and First Aid
BFHT-109	Life Skills and Job Readiness I
COMM-143/COMM-142	Foundations 1: Developing College Communication Skills
FNED-191	Geography and Tourism Western Hemisphere

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Title
BFHT-106	Introduction to Math II
BFHT-110	Life Skills and Job Readiness II
BFHT-112	Food Theory Fundamentals
COMM-163/COMM-162	Foundations 2: Building College Communications Skills
FNED-192	Geography and Tourism Eastern Hemisphere

Career Options and Education Pathways

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Career Outlook

Front desk agent
Room agent
Room attendant
Host
Server

Education Pathways

Qualified graduates may be eligible to receive transfer credits for pathway programs with partnering institutions. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partnership has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree
Algoma University	Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (also at Brampton Campus)
Algoma University	Honours Bachelor of Arts – Finance and Economics (also at Brampton Campus)

Please visit our website for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONCAT.

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature applicant status (19 years or older)

Note:

Applicants to Centennial College post-secondary programs in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, with scores of 140 or 141 on the Centennial College English Skills Assessment, are advised to take this program first as a pathway to their program of choice.

Additional Requirements

English Language Proficiency

How to Apply

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Applicants cannot apply directly to this program.

This program is an "Alternate Offer" for applicants who apply to, but do not meet admission requirements for a Centennial College post-secondary program in the area of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.