About the course

Learn specialized skills in meat cutting and charcuterie, along with customer service and business management for a career as a butcher or meat inspector. A one-of-a-kind educational experience in Canada, the Butchery and Charcuterie Management certificate will provide you with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in meat science, processing and management - all required for entry into this rapidly growing trade. At SAIT, we continue to set the standard for excellence in culinary education. The Butchery and Charcuterie Management program is another example of training based on what employers are looking for, and preparing our students for success in the global hospitality industry. Specific to charcuterie, you will learn extensive curing and product creation methods for salamis, sausages, prosciutto, cured and smoked products along with a host of other proteins. We focus on sustainability and help you understand where the product came from, how to process it and how to get the most value from it. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Calgary
Fall (September), 2024	Calgary
Winter (January), 2025	Calgary
Winter (January), 2025	Calgary
Fall (September), 2025	Calgary
Winter (January), 2026	Calgary

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for SAIT Polytechnic

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-6.0 in each skill/category

　　Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)- 60 overall band

　　TOEFL-A minimum score of 20 in each category(80 total)

　　A minimum of 35 Alberta high school credits with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

　　Math 10C or Math 10-3 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10,

　　English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at SAIT Polytechnic. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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