Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 05-316-6
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Badge
This badge provides foundational knowledge of the different types of meats and how to prepare them for use in Food Service Operations. Hands-on learning activities provide an understanding of the muscle and bone structure of beef, veal, pork, lamb, & poultry. Learning activities include proper inspection, tying, fabrication methods/procedures, quality yield grading, knife selection, food safety & HACCP procedures along with the sustainability of the farm-to-table trail through local sourcing.
HOW TO EARN A BADGE
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CULMGT-112 | Food Service Sanitation | 2-credit college-level course |
| CULART-116 | Mise en place/Culinary Fundamentals | 2-credit college-level course |
| CULART-118 | Sustainable Food Communities | 1-credit college-level course |
| CULART-124 | Meat Identification & Fabrication | 1-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
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Here’s your recipe for learning to prepare and cook a variety of foods that require a short preparation time. This one-semester program focuses on developing skills to begin a career in the food service industry.
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