Certifications

Show potential employers that you are the best candidate for the job by taking advantage of certification programs offered here.

Fundamental Skills Certification
This certification is open to New York  and Vermont ProStart students identified with IEP or 504 status. 
To download the checklist, please click here. 
To download the order form, please click here. 

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Culinary Arts Certification Card
New York State and Vermont ProStart® students can now prove that they are a cut above the rest!
The NYSRAEF has created a customizable culinary arts certification card, highlighting the successes and achievements of ProStart students. 
To learn more about the Culinary Arts Certification Card and its student requirements, please click here.  
​To download the order form, please click here. 

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The ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement (COA)
The ProStart® National Certificate of Achievement (COA) is an industry-recognized certificate that signifies a strong foundation in the basic management and culinary skills considered critical to success by industry leaders. 
To learn more about the COA, please click here. 

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The Qualters Culinary Arts Practical Assessment (the Qualters)
The Qualters is an on-demand performance assessment for high school students of food service/culinary arts. It's comprised of two, two-hour sessions during which examinees are required to complete five distinct cooking tasks in each session (a total of 10 tasks) in a culinary arts kitchen. 
The Qualters is approved as a practical exam that meets the technical assessment component required for NY CTE culinary arts programs by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). It has also been placed on the List of Approved Student Assessments for Use by School Districts and BOCES in Teacher and Principal Evaluations as a non-growth measure.

To learn more about the Qualters, please read this FAQ. 
Click here to download the 2021-2022 Qualters order form. 
Click here to order the Qualters online.
Click here for the 2021-2022 Qualters calendar of activities.