This course is designed for the apprentice currently working as a sponsored level 1 cook in the food service and hospitality industries, and is designed to supplement on-the-job training.
It provides an overview of basic stock, soup and sauce production along with the preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and starches. Students at this level also learn how to prepare basic salads, sandwiches, convenience foods, pies and basic desserts.
Prerequisites
Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout the course).
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Occupational Skills
- Stocks, Soups and Sauces
- Vegetables and Fruits
- Starches
- Meats, Poultry and Seafood
- Garde Manger
- Eggs, Breakfast Cookery, and Dairy
- Baked Goods and Desserts
- Beverages
Follow the steps on the How to register in Apprentice courses page.
For questions about apprenticeship programs email us at [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40076 |
February 16, 2027 to March 22, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
| 40080 |
April 26, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70040 |
October 5, 2026 to November 9, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70051 |
October 12, 2027 to November 15, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40088 |
February 14, 2028 to March 20, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
| 40092 |
April 24, 2028 to May 29, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70053 |
October 10, 2028 to November 14, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.