BCC Offers Food/Computer Workshops01:57PM / Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Berkshire Community College will offer the following returning workshops next month in Great Barrington.
“Food Safety Training for the Alternate Person in Charge (PIC)” (WKS 395) provides an overview of food safety for those handling food in any food establishment, including special and temporary events and nonprofit organizations. This training satisfies the objectives set by the Massachusetts Food Code for training a knowledgeable person in charge in food safety sanitation. This one-session class, taught by Nancy Simonds-Ruderman, meets Monday evening, April 6, from 5:30 to 9. Cost for registration is $40.
“Introduction to Excel 2007” (WKS 331) is designed for the computer novice interested in developing rudimentary skills. Students learn 2007’s new options: ribbons, tabs, groups and control features. Participants create, modify and print simple spread sheets, learn to copy, move, clear insert and delete cells, rows and columns. Classes, taught by Sharon Davis, meet Saturday morning, April 11 through April 25, from 8:30 to 12:30. Cost for registration is $130.
“ServSafe Food Safety Certification” (WKS 396) certifies students in food safety and sanitation. This nationally-recognized course meets the specifications set by the Massachusetts Food Code. The class includes a course book, instruction, certification exam, and diploma (upon passing exam with a 75%). Classes, taught by Nancy Simonds-Ruderman, meet Tuesday, evening, April 14 and April 21, from 5:30 to 9. Cost for registration is $155.
“Say Cheese!” (WKS 623) teaches cheese lovers guidelines to choose the perfect wine to complement a favorite cheese. This one-session class, taught by Joseph Smegal, meets Thursday evening, April 16, from 6 to 8 at Grape Finds. Cost for registration is $25.
For more information, or to register, call BCC’s South County Center at 413-528-4521. For long distance (in Mass only), call 800-816-1233, ext. 5201 or 5202. |
