HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT (HME)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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         Four areas of vocational certification are presently available in the Home Economics Department of the CVC program:
         1. GENERAL HOME ECONOMICS
         2. COOKING AND FOOD SERVICES
         3. DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL SERVICES
         4. SEWING AND NEEDLEWORK

         The basic course and experience requirements for certification in these areas are listed below. Credit evaluation for each course is indicated in brackets after the course.

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1. GENERAL HOME ECONOMICS: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 16 credits
         HME FS-01 Diet, Nutrition and Meals [2]
         HME FS-02 General Kitchen Management and Cooking [2]
         HME FS-03 Food Purchasing [2]
         HME FS-04 Menu Planning and Food Preparation [2]
         HME FS-05 Kitchen Cleanliness and Safety [2]
         HME DM-01 Domestic Skills [3]
         HME SW-01 Sewing Skills [3]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits

         HME HE-00 General Home Economics Practical Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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2. COOKING AND FOOD SERVICES: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 16 credits

Basic required courses: 11 credits
         HME FS-01 Diet, Nutrition and Meals [2]
         HME FS-02 General Kitchen Management and Cooking [2]
         HME FS-03 Food Purchasing [2]
         HME FS-04 Menu Planning and Food Preparation [2]
         HME FS-05 Kitchen Cleanliness and Safety [2]
         HME FS-06 Organizing and Charts for Kitchen Use [1]

PLUS: 5 credits from the following.
         HME FS-07 Institutional Cooking [2]
         HME FS-08 Recipes [2]
         HME FS-09 International Cuisine [2]
         HME FS-10 Dairy Products [1]
         HME FS-11 Meat, Fish and Poultry [2]
         HME FS-12 Fruits and Vegetables [2]
         HME FS-13 Sandwiches and Salads [1]
         HME FS-14 Baking Bread, Cakes and Pastries [1]
         HME FS-15 Manners and Etiquette [1]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         HME FS-00 Cooking and Food Services Practical Experience [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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3. DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL SERVICES: 20 credits

Foundation requirements: 16 credits chosen from the following list of courses
         HME DM-01 Domestic Skills [2]
         HME DM-02 Clothing Care and Cleaning [1]
         HME DM-03 Interior Decorating [2]
         HME DM-04 Home Business Management [2]
         HME DM-05 Specialty Shopping [1]
         HME DM-06 Hair Care [1]
         HME DM-07 Haircutting [2]
         HME SW-01 Sewing Skills [3]
         SUR FA-01 Home Safety [3]
         IND HM-10 Swimming Pool Care and Maintenance [2]

         (Note: You may also get credit for special training and experience in Domestic and Personal Services as approved by your CVC Course Supervisor. Here are some examples of additional domestic and personal services skills, with credit suggestions in brackets:)
         Pet Care [1]
         Care of House Plants [1]
         Using Household Chemicals and Cleaning Agents [1]
         Learning Carpet and Floor Care and Cleaning [1]
         Studying Stain Removing [1]

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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         HME HE-00 General Home Economics Practical Experience (At least 120 hours of experience must be in domestic and personal services.) [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)

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4. SEWING AND NEEDLEWORK: 16 credits

Foundation requirements: 11 credits

Basic required course:
         HME SW-01 Sewing Skills [3]

PLUS: 8 credits from the following or equivalent sewing projects, approved by your CVC Course Supervisor.
         HME SW-02 Ladies' Clothing Construction [2]
         HME SW-03 Children's Clothing Construction [2]
         HME SW-04 Furniture Covering [2]
         HME SW-05 Needlework [2]
         HME SW-06 Costume and Specialty Sewing [3]
         HME SW-07 Curtain and Drapery [2]
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Practical experience requirements: 4 credits
         HME HE-00 General Home Economics Practical Experience (At least 120 hours of experience must be in sewing or needlework.) [4]
         Vocational Experience Log (CVC form VEL-001)
         Portfolio Contents form (CVC form PC-001)


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