Learn all the elements of professional cooking from casual to fine dining, while working your way up to a B.C. trade certificate.
(2018-2028)†
Cook Apprentice
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What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- How to order, organize and store food safely.
- How to prepare and cook with a wide variety of ingredients.
- How to experiment with different flavours and cuisines.
- How to create dishes and plan menus.
- How to prepare food for all sorts of customers, occasions and events.
What to expect
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.
This program is offered in person at the ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵdowntown campus.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- ³Õ²¹±ô¾±»åÌý Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout all courses)
- A valid ID numberÂ
- A current employer and 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.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- Before applying to VCC, you will need an with SkilledTradesBC. Use this ID number when enrolling at VCC.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Applicants who have relevant work experience (in B.C. or elsewhere) or previous trades training may be eligible to write challenge exams for levels of technical training throughÂ
Code | Title | Credits |
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°ä±«³¢±ÊÌý1001 | Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 1 | 5 |
°ä±«³¢±ÊÌý2001 | Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 2 | 5 |
°ä±«³¢±ÊÌý3001 | 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 other costs *
Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Level 1 |
0
838
|
|
Level 2 |
0
803
|
|
Level 3 |
0
803
|
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Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5
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† B.C. Labour Market Outlook 2018