Forest to Fork

The Forest to Fork applied certificate program introduces students to three different post-secondary choices, including the Integrated Resource Management diploma, the Retail Meat Specialist applied certificate, and the Professional Cooking certificate. 

Students learn a wide range of topics that will introduce them to the ideas of food security; beginning with plant species in Saskatchewan and their uses, processing wild meat properly and, finally, to getting it on the table with proper cooking techniques. You'll develop knowledge and practical skills in:

  • provincial firearm safety
  • humane trapping
  • hide tanning
  • plant identification
  • processing beef and wild game
  • cooking meats
  • beading
  • chainsaw safety
  • wilderness survival
  • maps and compassing

Career and salary information

Your career

Graduates may find employment in meat cutting and processing, with outfitters as guides, field dressers and cooks, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Successful completion of the program can also be a step towards completing Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Integrated Resource Management program.

Admissions

Admission requirements

  • Open Access

Admission method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and fees

For more information, contact Brokerages@saskpolytech.ca

Courses

Get credit for what you know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.

Student awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.

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