American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship

Who this program is for:

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Apprenticeship Certification Program, provided by the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, is designed to benefit:

• Culinarians working full-time
• Professional chefs working towards certification
• WSU full-time culinary or food and beverage-focused students

Program Highlights:

The program focuses on the following topics and certifications:

• ACFEF National Certification
• WSU School of Hospitality Business Management Culinary Certificate
• Mentoring from qualified, professional chefs
• Develop documented culinary skills
• Acquire professional work ethic

Cost Estimates for 4,000-Hour Program:

Tuition	Four semesters at $950/sem. for a total of $3,800
Sanitation, Management, and Nutrition ACFEF- Approved Courses	Three courses at $150 each for a total of $450
One-Time Books and ACF Registration Fee	$514
Chef Jacket, Hats, and Apron	$150
Total Estimated Cost of Two-Year, 4,000-Hour Program	$4,914

Course Details:

• All apprentices may choose between the 1,000-hour culinary fundamentals and the full 4,000-hour certification programs.
• The ACFEF apprenticeship national training materials will be delivered in a two-year rotation, which will include four 16-week semesters.
• Apprentices may enter in the program during any part of the four-semester course rotation.
• Classes will be held on Mondays from 5–9 p.m. at WSU’s state-of-the-art culinary teaching kitchen. Courses run mid-August through early May.
• Classes will all be taught by chefs who hold their CEC, CEPC certification, or higher.
• Students are not required to be enrolled at WSU to participate in the program.
• Will offer a hybrid program for full-time apprentices which will include face-to-face classes and online delivery.

Program Requirements

ACFEF Culinary Certification – WSU Culinary Certificate Program Requirements

• Complete 4,000 hours of culinary practical experience completing the required hours in each of the ACF-mandated competencies.
• Must enroll into the ACFEF Apprentice and WSU Culinary Certificate program and pay a registration fee.
• Required to successfully complete all four semesters and sections of apprenticeship classes.
• Complete ACF-approved sanitation, nutrition, and management courses.
• Students will need to pass a practical and written test prior to receiving their ACFEF Culinary Certification and WSU Culinary Certificate.

Additional Requirements for Full-Time Culinarians 4,000-Hour Program

• Will be required to work 40 hours per week.
• Apprentices will be required each semester to attend the first lab and the last lab for testing purposes, and two other labs of their choice.
• Each lecture and lab will be recorded, have a live feed, Mise en Place videos, and teaching assistant available online in real time during the live feed.
• Apprentices that are not able to attend a face-to-face class will have additional requirements to receive credit for the class.

Additional Requirements for WSU Full-Time Students 4,000-Hour Program

• Students will be required to attend lectures and labs every week.
• Work 15-20 hours in culinary per week during the school year.
• Work full-time culinary internships during the summer and breaks.

1,000-Hour ACFEF Culinary Certification — WSU Culinary Fundamentals Certificate Program

• Students will be required to successfully complete session one of the two-year program rotation.
• Must enroll into the ACFEF Apprentice and WSU Culinary Certificate program and pay a registration fee.
• Complete 1,000 hours of culinary practical experience.
• Students will need to pass a practical and a written test prior receiving their ACFEF Culinary Certification and WSU Culinary Certificate.
• Complete ACF-approved sanitation course.