This two-year diploma offers a unique opportunity for students to apply skills learned in labs and classes on a paid four-month co-op term. Through demonstrations, lectures and hands-on practice, students are provided knowledge and techniques of quality food preparation and presentation. They gain an understanding of the complexity of kitchen management and experience real-life production. Co-op education work terms in the program enable the student to develop the skills and enhance his/her knowledge learned in the college setting. This program offers co-op work-term opportunities at the Institut Paul Bocuse, the leading global educator of excellence for culinary arts and the hospitality trade (additional cost applies). In addition, courses such as communication, computer skills, marketing, small-business management and nutrition ensure graduates are well rounded to meet the demands of industry.