Diploma in Butcher Chef and Charcuterie

Get the hands-on skills and training you need for a rewarding career in the food industry with our two-year Butcher Chef and Charcuterie Management diploma program.
You'll gain a greater depth of knowledge and a higher-level skillset while covering enhanced theoretical techniques suited for a variety of positions in the changing food market.
In this unique, meat-centric program, you'll have the opportunity to train and learn from leading professionals in the meat industry, including Master Meat Crafters and chefs with years of lived experience. You'll be trained in all aspects of the meat and charcuterie trade.
If you're interested in pursuing career options in butcher shops, meat retail outlets, restaurants, hotels and meat-centric food outlets, this program will help you gain valuable real-world experience to prepare you for success after graduation.

All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet all the following requirements or equivalents:

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 high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.