Food and Beverage Services

Code	5793
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Food Services and Tourism
Length of training	960 hours
Approximate duration in months	11 months
Number of credits	64
Status	Program approved in 2004.

This program is offered in French:
5293 - Service de la restauration

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Program Objectives

To determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process, to adopt a customer-oriented approach, to prepare the mise en place and dining room, to explain menus and dishes, to take and process orders, to receive and provide information in French, to perform billing and collection operations, to recommend and serve wines, to provide beverage service, to provide banquet service, to provide informal service, to provide formal service, and to integrate into the workplace.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
904-402	To determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process	30	2
904-414	To adopt a customer-oriented approach	60	4
904-423	To prepare the mise en place and dining room	45	3
904-435	To explain menus and dishes	75	5
904-442	To take and process orders	30	2
904-456	To receive and provide information in French	90	6
904-462	To perform billing and collection operations	30	2
904-476	To recommend and serve wines	90	6
904-485	To provide beverage service	75	5
904-496	To provide banquet service	90	6
904-508	To provide informal service	120	8
904-518	To provide formal service	120	8
904-527	To integrate into the workplace	105	7
		960	64

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding an Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies, or a post-secondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning
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Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

Specific conditions:
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their vocational training is to begin in a specific program of study, who hold a Training Certificate for a Semiskilled Trade (TCST), and who earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle One in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in general education in the adult sector
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Persons who are at least 15 years of age on September 30 of the current school year, who have attained vocational maturity and who have earned their Secondary II credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics are eligible for admission to a pilot project for concurrent admission. By means of concurrent admission with an integrated schedule, they will continue their vocational training and their general education in the youth sector to complete the Secondary III prerequisites they need to obtain their vocational training diploma. Authorization by the Ministère is required for the concurrent admission of a student in Secondary III

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	-	-

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CSS du Val-des-Cerfs

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Campus de Brome-Missisquoi (Cowansville)	25SR3-02 A		D	Feb. 5th, 2025
	25SRC-02 A		D	Feb. 5th, 2025

Montérégie

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Eastern Townships SB (Montérégie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Cowansville Vocational Education Training Centre	24SR3-12 A		D	Dec. 4th, 2024
	24SRC-12 A		D	Dec. 4th, 2024

Montréal

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English-Montréal SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
St. Pius X Career Centre / Centre de carrières St. Pius X	J10124		D	Continuous entry

Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec	—	—	—	—

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Career Development Services	FB 2021		D	Continuous entry
Pearson Adult and Career Centre	FB2024		D	To be determined

Server

Servers take orders for food and beverages and ensure proper service in restaurants, at food counters and buffets. They set up tables catering to different locations: restaurants, bars, cafés, bistros, reception halls, hotels and inns. They prepare beverages and make wine recommendations that pair well with meals. They perform customer service duties (take reservations, collect payments, etc.). It is a stimulating job that requires the ability to work under pressure, good interpersonal skills, and being in good physical condition. A job as a server suits sociable, courteous and responsible people.