Diploma in Butcher Chef and Charcuterie at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada is a diploma in Culinary Arts programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 55,125 per year (CAD 17,126 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Culinary Arts
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 17,126 / year
International tuition: CAD 55,125 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year SAIT diploma provides meat-centric training covering all aspects of the meat and charcuterie trade, taught by Master Meat Crafters and chefs. Coursework builds theoretical and hands-on skills suited to butcher shops, meat retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and other meat-focused food outlets. Between the second and fourth semesters, students complete a professional paid internship of at least 320 hours, arranged by the student with administrative support available, adding a formal work-integrated learning component. The program concludes with a year-end capstone project demonstrating the full range of skills developed. Optional international study tours to destinations such as Australia, France, Spain, Italy, Chile, and Thailand are available at additional cost. The program suits candidates with strong knife skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and an interest in whole-animal butchery, curing, and artisan meat preparation, along with the ability to work evenings, weekends, or irregular hours. Standard full-time completion is two years, and graduates receive a SAIT Butcher Chef and Charcuterie diploma.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 50% in English Language Arts 10-1, English Language Arts 10-2 or Humanities 10, and at least 50% in Math 10C or Math 10-3. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
