Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality is a Certificate program offered by Radford M. Locklin Technical College in Milton, FL. The program takes 1,200 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $4,006.
Program Overview
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality – 1,200 hours. The Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality program includes more than just food preparation and serving. This program also includes the identification, storage, selection and presentation of a wide variety of foods. Training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, as well as safe, efficient work practices are a primary task.
The content includes, but is not limited to, the preparation, presentation, and serving of a wide variety of foods. Leadership, communication skills, employability skills and safe/efficient work practices are also emphasized.
What sets this Program apart
Real work activities. Students participate in “real work” activities such as catering, preparation and presentation.
Industry equipment. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in the use of special tools, state of the art equipment and other materials and regulations that are found in the industry.
ServSafe certification. Students who successfully complete and meet the classroom requirements will be prepared to take certification exams. Students are required to take the ServSafe Food Manager’s Certification exams.
Admission Requirements and Process
Eligibility. Locklin Technical College accepts applications on a non-discriminatory basis from anyone having the interest and ability to benefit from an occupational training program. All applicants must be beyond the compulsory age of attendance (age 16).
Minimum requirements. Minimal requirements for acceptance to all programs include evidence of one of the following: high school diploma, GED®, a home-study certificate or transcript from a home-study program that is equivalent to high school level and is recognized by the student’s home state, or demonstrates an ability to benefit. Some admission requirements for certain programs may vary due to occupational completion requirements and licensing regulations.
Ability to Benefit. Prior to admission to the post-secondary career certificate program, students must complete post-secondary testing and meet with the guidance counselor to review test results to determine acceptance to the ATB program.
Open entry. LTC uses a semester calendar system based on the SRCSD yearly academic calendar. LTC admits students on an open-entry enrollment process throughout the school year based on space availability.
Foreign transcripts. Students with foreign transcripts are responsible for obtaining their own translation/evaluation which must be completed by an approved outside agency.
General Requirements
- AgeAll applicants must be beyond the compulsory age of attendance (age 16).
- High school diploma or equivalentProvide evidence of a high school diploma, GED®, a home-study certificate or transcript equivalent to high school level, or demonstrate an ability to benefit. Home school…
- Post-Secondary Readiness (PSR) testTake the PSR test or meet the exemption requirements; the minimum for this program is grade level 9 in reading and 9 in math. Applicants must pre-register and pay the $20.00 fee…
- Florida residency for in-state tuitionProvide documentation showing 12 consecutive months of Florida residency preceding enrollment to be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
- Official transcriptsAll official transcripts need to be submitted before registration is completed.
- ImmunizationsStudents age 21 and below must provide proof of required immunizations before registration, as required by Fl. Admin Code 64D-3.046.
Application Process
- 1Complete an application formStudents may apply for this program throughout the school year as space becomes available. The College takes applications in person at Student Services. Applicants must provide documentation showing 12 months of Florida residency to be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
- 2Register for Post-Secondary Readiness (PSR) testingRegister for PSR testing or meet the exemption requirements. Applicants must pre-register and pay the $20.00 fee for the test in person at least 24 hours in advance, and provide a valid photo I.D. The PSR test must be attempted within the first 6 weeks of enrollment.
- 3Complete the FAFSAComplete the FAFSA application, including Radford M. Locklin Technical College’s school code number 017198. Students should allow 5 business days after submitting the application. Self-pay students do not have to complete this step.FAFSA Code for Milton: 017198FAFSA
- 4Acceptance and transcriptsStudent Services will notify the student of acceptance. All official transcripts need to be submitted before registration is completed, and students age 21 and below must provide proof of required immunizations.
- 5Register for the programComplete the Program Registration Form; there is a $35.00 non-refundable registration fee. All tuition and program fees are due 2 weeks prior to first class.
Program Schedule
Program times.
- Full-time – Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday
- Part-time – AM: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Monday to Friday
- Part-time – PM: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Full time or part time. Adult students may be enrolled either full-time or part-time. A full-time student attends class 25 hours per week and accrues 450 hours in a semester. *Class Schedule may vary for some adult programs.
Calendar. The college follows a ten-month, regular school year (semester system) with an additional summer term. The college admits students on an open enrollment process based on space availability except for the Practical Nursing program where clinical rotations limit enrollment to the fall of each school year.
Methods of instruction. Methods of instruction vary by program and may incorporate lecture, lab, live work, clinical rotations, and internships as part of the learning experience.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Locklin Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. It helps employers determine the validity of programs of study and whether a graduate is qualified.
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Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Estimated cost, 2026-2027. Term 1 & 2 Tuition $2,987; Term 3 Tuition $1,019; Books/Curriculum $410; Tools/Equipment $0; Uniforms/ Cap & Gown $140; Total $4,556. Total tuition is based on Florida resident tuition & fees, lab fees, & registration fees.
Tuition and fees. Fees charged for enrollment in programs or courses are established by the Florida Legislature and are in accordance with a schedule adopted by the Santa Rosa County School Board. Fees consist of Tuition, Financial Aid, Capital Improvement, Technology, and Lab. Students are required to pay tuition and fees prior to program start date. Students receiving financial aid may be granted a tuition and fees deferment.
Florida residency. Fees listed in the program guide are for Florida residents. Applicants must provide documentation showing 12 consecutive months of Florida residency preceding enrollment to be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Tuition for out-of-state students is calculated at a higher rate; the College’s financial aid cost of attendance uses $2.88 per clock hour for Florida residents and $11.24 per clock hour for non-Florida residents.
Other charges. The Post-Secondary Readiness test is $20.00. Academic Skills Building (ASB), for students who score below the required PSR minimum, costs $30 per semester, and re-testing is $5.00 per subject area. Industry certification exam cost information is available upon request. All adult students will be required to purchase their books and supplies.
Financial aid. Types of financial aid include Agency Referrals, Bright Futures Scholarship, Child of Deceased and Disabled Veterans, the Federal Pell Grant, Fee Waivers, the Florida Prepaid Tuition Plan, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the LTC Scholarship and Veterans’ Educational Benefits. LTC’s FAFSA school code is 017198. LTC does not participate in the Federal Direct Loan or Stafford Loan programs. An academic year is defined as 900-clock hours and 36-weeks of instruction.
Payment and refunds. Program tuition, fees and additional expenses may be paid with cash, debit card, and most major credit cards (user fee required). Students who voluntarily withdraw within the first ten (10) calendar school days of program enrollment shall be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees. Registration fees are non-refundable. Refunds, when due, are made within 45 days.
Curriculum
Total Program Length: 1,200 Hours. Program includes the following courses, grouped by occupational completion point (OCP).
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Career Outcomes
This coursework prepares students for employment in the food service/hospitality industry as food preparation workers, restaurant cooks, chefs, head cooks, and food service managers.
Credential. Upon successful completion of a program of study, a Certificate of Completion will be issued if all requirements have been met. State articulation agreements for college credit are available in program areas aligned to specific industry certifications.
What to expect as a Locklin Technical College student
Orientation. Students are required to complete a Student Orientation Program to acquaint new students with polices functions and personnel of the institution. All students are required to participate in Student Orientation each school year.
Counseling. Full-time counselors and career specialists are available to assist students in making informed choices. Guidance and counseling activities include, but are not limited to: orientation, career advisement, internship, placement, disability services, employment trends, exceptional student counseling, financial aid, job opportunities, academic counseling, occupational counseling, personal counseling, registration, student records, transcripts, and veterans’ information.
Job placement services. Prior to completing a program, students complete an exit interview with the Career Specialist. The purpose of this interview is to allow students the opportunity to prepare a resume and to practice interviewing techniques. The Career Specialist will notify current, exiting and alumni students of job opportunities that have been advertised to the school.
Internships. Internships are structured learning activities aligned to specific objectives and competencies within the program of study. Internships are conducted in a supervised work setting external to the institution. In order to request an internship, students must be recommended by their instructor.
Student organizations. SkillsUSA is a national organization that serves trade and industrial students with leadership, citizenship, character development and job skill activities. SkillsUSA is open to both high school and adult LTC students.
Graduation. A graduation ceremony is held annually to acknowledge program completers and to give family and friends the opportunity to see students receive their technical certificates. Adult students are required to purchase a cap and gown to participate.
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