Service Industry & Food Production

Saturday, September 5, 2020

In this one-day talk and tour, you will learn about how to select and grow hops for the craft brewing industry.  Whether for yourself or as a business venture, there is great potential for growing hops in Alberta.  Learn how to construct and maintain a hop yard as well as techniques for harvesting, processing, and packaging the hops for the end-user.  

This course prepares graduates for employment in the growing alcohol spirits distillation industry by providing applicable and necessary hands-on training. Specific areas of instruction include fermentation theory and application, maturation and blending of spirits, sensory evaluation, quality assurance and management in a distillery environment and commitment to the promotion of sustainable production practices.

Participants in this one-day workshop held on Olds College campus will learn about the history of cider, the raw materials and equipment required, and the fermentation and quality control processes of producing the end product. No previous cider-making knowledge is required. 

This online introductory program prepares graduates for employment in the expanding brewery, microbrewery and brewpub industries. The program provides insight into brewing science and technology, recipe formulations, and packaging. Each course may be taken as a stand-alone course and when all five courses are completed successfully, the student will receive an Introduction to Brewing Certificate.

This 5 course certificate will prepare successful students for entry level positions within the accommodation sector and will focus on providing quality service to guests and supporting guest satisfaction. This program will combine theory and practical skills and has industry work experience incorporated into it.

This 5 course program is designed for individuals who are currently employed within the accommodation sector and are looking for an opportunity to further develop and enhance their knowledge and advance their career potential. This certificate is designed to ensure that learners will understand the human side of the accommodation management sector as they demonstrate effective planning, organizing, training, directing and evaluating employees and processes.

he AHLA (Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association) Hospitality Training Course is comprised of over 100 unique video assets and designed for those entering, and currently working in the hotel sector of the hospitality industry.  This course was developed with active leaders in the hospitality industry who were kind enough to lend their knowledge and experience to this training program. 

This 5 course program is designed for individuals who are currently employed within the tourism businesses and the tourism service sector and are looking for an opportunity to further develop and enhance their knowledge and advance their career potential. This certificate is designed to ensure that learners will understand the human side of the tourism industry as they demonstrate effective planning, organizing, training, directing and evaluating employees and processes.

This online course is designed as a cohesive overview of the theory and applications that relate to the slaughter of all species that are processed in Canada. The program is a great asset to new and experienced professionals in the industry to keep up with increasing humane slaughter continuing education requirements. This program consists of 6 individual courses that are designed to be taken as a whole package to give a wide overview and comprehensive understanding of humane slaughter practices in Canada.

This hands-on class is a perfect fit for someone looking to learn about sausage making production for home use.

A great beginner course for anyone looking to cut and process their own game. Learn proper and efficient techniques that may be easily done from home.

In this course, you will learn Meat Science, Meat Block Selection, Sausage Making, Casings, Modern Meat Curing, Learning about Equipment and Smokehouse set-up, Operation and Maintenance, Fermented Sausage, Sous Vide, CFIA Regulations for professionals in industry

Offering full-time studies in the Service Industry & Food Production, including: