Get a B.C. trade certificate and earn an income while you learn all the elements of professional cooking from casual to fine dining.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
Before you register in this program, you must have:
- Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout all courses)
- A valid SkilledTradesBC ID number
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- 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 official apprenticeship number 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 could qualify for credit toward their apprenticeship program. Learn more
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CULP 1001 | Culinary Art (Cook) Appr Lvl 1 | 5 |
| CULP 2001 | Culinary Art (Cook) Appr Lvl 2 | 5 |
| CULP 3001 | Culinary Art (Cook) Appr Lvl 3 | 5 |
| 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 other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 838 | |
| Level 2 | 803 | |
| Level 3 | 803 | |
| Level 4 | 0 |
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.
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CULP 1001
Feb, Apr
CULP 2001
Feb
CULP 3001
Apr
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