(CSC®) Candidate Handbook - American Culinary Federation

Step 5Final ApplicationUpon successful completion of the written and practical exam, submit final application along withappropriate documentation: written and practical exam passing forms along with remainingcertification fee. Include all back‐up documentation, no originals (copies only).Mandatory education courses (i.e., nutrition, sanitation and safety and supervisorymanagement) must be current at time of final application; if not a refresher course may berequired before CSC ® certification is finalized and approved.Step 6Official Announcement of CertificationThe ACF Certification Department will review final application, exam documentation and willnotify candidates of approval (please allow 2–3 weeks for processing). You will be notified byemail that application is received. Once certification is approved your certification letter andcertificate will be mailed.ACF would like to share your certification accomplishment in ACF communications and with localnewspapers and industry publications. If you prefer this information not be shared please be sureto check box on final application.• CSC® certifications are valid for five years.For more information, call us at (800) 624‐9458, or mail us at certify@acfchefs.net.Designation Usage PolicyACF has a Designation Usage policy that certificants must follow. Each certificant accepts andassumes all, and the sole, responsibility for understanding and satisfying legal requirements ofthe ACF Designation Usage, and any procedure requirements of ACF Designation Usage,including those requirements applying to the use, display and/or advertising of any ACFdesignation. It is the responsibility of such certificant to ensure that the use of any ACFDesignation on professional and business related materials (e.g., stationary, signs, business cards,flyers, chef coats, yellow page or other advertisements and marketing materials) is NOT inconflict with this Policy and Procedure, or with the laws of the nation, state or territory in whichthat individual or entity conducts business. A complete Designation Usage Policy can be found onthe ACF website or can be requested from the ACF National Office.13