Upcoming Practical Exam
The following are tentative dates for upcoming 2010 practical exams in Colorado: July 9, 2010 at Pikes Peak Community College, September TBD, and December TBD. Please check back here for updates as to specific date’s, times, and locations. You may also click here for the ACF national listing of practical exams.
The Certification Process
So you want to get certified? Here is an overview of What ACF Certification Is
Following the steps recommended by ACF National, here’s what you need to do…
1. Select the level of certification and begin the application process.
2. Begin collecting the documentation necessary for your selected level of certification. Follow the three easy steps of the Initial Certification process.
Recertification
Do not forget to keep up on your recertification requirements! Recertification is due every five years. ACF national recommends you maintain a folder with copies of your official certificates and letters, conference registrations, transcripts, etc. in order to keep track of your progress.
Recertification application process from the ACF national website:
Step 1: Fill out a Recertification Application.
Step 2: Provide the necessary documentation for your Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).
They must include the number of hours taken and the date it was completed. Do not send original certificates and properly secure all paperwork together.
Here are some helpful links:
ï Applications (application links are located about 2/3 of the way down on the ACF National Website Download Page)
ï Required course options:
o Chefcertification.com
o Any accredited school
ï Comira (for the written exams)
ï Taking the practical exam
