In this final level of technical training students learn human relations, basic service skills, and advanced menu design that employs food costing and controls. Students prepare advanced soups, sauces, meat, poultry, and seafood dishes, specialty starch, and vegetable cookery. Students also learn basic charcuterie and expand their skills in baking to include cakes, tortes and advanced dessert preparations.
Prerequisites
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How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at advising@vcc.ca to apply.
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Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40064 |
March 23, 2026 to April 27, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70039 |
August 31, 2026 to October 5, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40075 |
January 11, 2027 to February 16, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40077 |
February 16, 2027 to March 22, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40079 |
March 22, 2027 to April 26, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40081 |
April 26, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70041 |
October 5, 2026 to November 9, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70050 |
September 7, 2027 to October 12, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40087 |
January 10, 2028 to February 14, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40089 |
February 14, 2028 to March 20, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40091 |
March 20, 2028 to April 24, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70053 |
October 12, 2027 to November 15, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40093 |
April 24, 2028 to May 29, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70052 |
September 5, 2028 to October 10, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70055 |
October 10, 2028 to November 14, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† 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.