Butchery and Meat Cutting (CULI 1505)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills for identifying, cutting and processing, and storing beef, poultry and seafood. The course introduces students to the factors to be considered in selecting cooking methods for various types of meat cuts and seafood products. Emphasis is placed on communication, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control.
Course code: CULI 1505
Credits: 4.0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=CULI&number=1505

Prerequisites

CULI 1501.

Schedule 1

CULI 1505 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41179January 27, 2025
to June 26, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Howe Sound Secondary School
Gill, Collin

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41219March 10, 2025
to April 3, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall
60351May 5, 2025
to May 29, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall
60284June 2, 2025
to June 26, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall

Schedule 3

CULI 1505 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41255April 7, 2025
to May 1, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall
60345June 30, 2025
to July 24, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall
61727July 28, 2025
to August 21, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall
61996August 25, 2025
to September 18, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Credico, Randall

Additional Information

  • 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
    2. Introduction to Butchery and Meat-cutting - Health, Safety and Sanitation, Butcher Shop Equipment
    3. Commercial Production Practices
    4. Introduction and Fundamentals of Poultry Fabrication
    5. Poultry Cooking Techniques
    6. Introduction and Fundamentals of Beef Fabrication
    7. Beef Cooking Techniques
    8. Portion Cutting
    9. Introduction and Fundamentals of Fish and Shellfish Fabrication
    10. Fish and Shellfish Cooking Techniques

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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