Cook Apprentice
Overview
Learn all the elements of professional cooking from casual to fine dining, while working your way up to a B.C. trade certificate.
| Tuition | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credential | Apprenticeship |
| Length | 5 weeks per level |
| Hours | Full-time |
| Delivery | Class-based |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Start Dates |
What to expect
What you will learn
- How to order, organize and store food safely.\n
- How to prepare and cook with a wide variety of ingredients.\n
- How to experiment with different flavours and cuisines.\n
- How to create dishes and plan menus.\n
- How to prepare food for all sorts of customers, occasions and events.
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The technical training (5–6 weeks per level) generally takes 2–5 years to complete, alongside 5000 hours of work-based training (1000 hours each for Apprentice Levels 1 and 2, and 3000 hours for Apprentice Level 3). There is no maximum time to completion.
Admission Requirement
Program-specific
- Valid Food Safe (open in new tab) Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout all courses)
- A valid SkilledTradesBC (open in new tab)ID number and active apprentice registration
- A current employer and workplace sponsor. Note: Every registered apprentice has both an employer and a sponsor. The employer hires you and pays for your work; the sponsor commits to helping you get opportunities to learn on the job and reports on your progress. In most cases, the employer and sponsor are the same person or organization.
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Program Availability
Not currently available.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CULP 1001 | Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 1 | 5 |
| CULP 2001 | Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 2 | 5 |
| CULP 3001 | Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 3 | 5 |
This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and Costs
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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How to Apply
Are you interested in this program? Find out more information in the Culinary Arts Student Handbook.
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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
Contact us
Advising services
Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca
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