AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.
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Food Service Assistant Certificate PBLMT for Persons with Disabilities
Program Overview
Food Service Assistant Certificate Project for Persons with Disabilities provides 23 weeks of training in theory and practical food services delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. This program includes 16 weeks of food service occupational-specific skills training through on-the-job work experience.
Benefits
- Industry-Specific Training and Certification
- Full Work Gear
- Workplace Safety Certifications
- Work Experience
- Employment
Training information
This training is 23 weeks long which includes:
- 18 weeks of occupational and employability skills training including English language terminology and Essential Skill assessments
- 4 weeks of on-the-job work experience with local employers
- 1 week of job search support and follow up
Orientation will take place for one week at Western Community College at 8318 120 St in Surrey.
Food Service Assistant certificate training will take place at the Round Up Café training kitchen at 10449 King George Blvd in Surrey.
Certificates provided by the PH:
Participants successful in all sections and training, after passing all exams, will receive a Food Service Assistant Certificate.
- Food Safe
- Serving it Right
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- WHMIS
Eligibility Requirement
- Must be 19 years and over
- Have a Permanent Residence, or be a citizen of Canada
- Who have an active PWD status
- Who have an Action Plan (AP) that identifies Food Service Assistant training as a reasonable step to achieve their occupational goal
- Have a reading level of 5 (or higher) and have Essential Skills Numeracy Level 4 (or higher)
- High school graduate and/or meet College English Language Proficiency Assessment Test provided by Western Community College
Date: Training starts November 7, 2022
Contact Information: For more information Contact us at: a.rayas@uniti4all.com or ashima.kapoor@pics.bc.ca
Registration: click here
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026
Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026
