CULINARY ARTS
With the opening of Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Campus comes the addition of a new culinary arts lab and our new culinary arts program, the Atlas Food Systems and Services Culinary Arts Program. The lab will provide you with a program of study that will include more hours of training and a stronger experience through our Culinary Arts Training program. We offer four areas of studies:

• CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATE
• EVENING CULINARY STUDIES
• BAKING CERTIFICATE COOKING
• COOKING AROUND THE HOUSE
• COOKING WITH THE CHEFS
• COOKING WITH KIDS

COOKING WITH CLASS
We are fortunate to be joined by 2 of the areas best restaurants in presenting this new series of classes in time to kick off the fall. The executive chefs will be providing some of their very own professional cooking techniques and/or recipes. All classes will be held in the culinary arts lab on the Anderson campus. If you have ever dreamed of learning professional cooking techniques here is your chance! Enrollment is limited for all classes. You may register for an entire series at a discount, or for individual classes. There is no senior discount for these special classes. Visit www.tctc.edu/learn for complete details and class schedules.

CULINARY ARTS CERTIFICATE - Day Program
This certificate program is designed to prepare you with the necessary educational training for entry level employment and success in the culinary arts industry. Instructors will discuss and demonstrate methods and techniques that will provide the fundamentals of the culinary arts industry. To receive a certificate, the courses listed below must be completed. All classes involve hands-on training suggested by area food service vendors/managers as necessary for an individual to enter and pursue a career in the food service industry. Each class is 30 hours in length and meets Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Upon completion of this program you will receive a certificate indicating that you have received 420 hours of culinary arts training. Call 864-646-1700 for complete details or visit www.tctc.edu/learn

Required classes:
• Intro to Cooking • Cooking I • Cooking II • International Cuisine • Classical French Cuisine • Baking Principles • Business & Safety Operations • Garnishing • Dining Room Operations • Pastries & Desserts • Employment Training

EVENING CULINARY STUDIES
The evening certificate program is designed for individuals who cannot attend our advanced day program but who still would like to gain culinary skills needed to enter the food service industry. This program is also a great opportunity for individuals who want to become more comfortable and more proficient in the kitchen. We will also offer a variety of culinary classes in the evening or on the weekend that will be just for fun!

CERTIFICATE IN CULINARY ARTS – Evening Program
Upon completion of the following courses you will receive a Certificate in Culinary Arts indicating that you’ve completed 254 hours of culinary arts training.. See the schedule listed on this page for times and dates of classes.

Required Courses:
• Intro to Cooking • Cooking I, II & III • Baking Principles • Business & Safety Operations • Garnishing • Pastries & Desserts • Employment Training

BAKING CERTIFICATE
Become a proficient baker as you learn to create beautiful breads, pastries and desserts as well as a variety of other delicacies. From beginning to advanced cake decorating you will develop skills that will set your creations apart from others. Upon completion of these courses you will be prepared to work in a bakery, start your own or delight the hearts of your friends and family with your creations.

Required Courses:
• Baking Principles • Pastries & Desserts • ServSafe Cake Decorating I & II • Advanced Cake Decorating • Employment Training (optional)

COOKING AROUND THE HOUSE
The following series of classes is designed for the cook in your house who’s looking to provide quality, nutritious meals for your family and friends. Learn a variety of techniques that will make the cooking in your home easier, more exciting and fun! $45 materials fee required for most classes.

Important Schedule Information

Course Name	Code	Location	Begins	Ends	Days	Times	Hours	Fee
30-Day Gourmet	CCN 549	Anderson	07/21/08	07/28/08	M	6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	6	$49+
All-American Cooking	CCN 543	Anderson	06/16/08	06/23/08	M	6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	6	$49+
Healthy and Sugar-Free Cooking!	CCN 551	Anderson	09/08/08	09/15/08	M	6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	6	$49+
Tailgating Mania	CCN 550	Anderson	08/11/08	08/18/08	M	6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	6	$49+

COOKING WITH THE CHEFS
We are fortunate to join with the area's best restaurants in presenting these new classes for the new year; taught by executive chefs in our state-of-the-art culinary lab. If you have ever dreamed of learning professional cooking techniques here is your chance! Enrollment is limited to 10 per class. You may register for the entire series at a discount or for individual classes. There is no senior discount for these special classes.

COOKING FOR KIDS
Important Schedule Information