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Professional Cook Certificate (Level 1 and 2)
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Training TypeFoundation
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Program Start DateSeptember
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Campuses
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LengthLevel 1: 28 weeks | Level 2: 14 weeks | Level 3: 6 weeks
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Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)$7,500 Total | $17,500 (International) -
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$1,600 - $1,800
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Credential Granted
- Certificate
- Trades Foundation Program
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- Face-to-Face
- Off-site
Learning Method Option:
- Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
- Online: Program is fully delivered online
- Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
- Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus
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Application Deadline Advice
Applications may be submitted at any time. Early application is strongly recommended.Application Fee: $40 (Domestic) | $125 (International)
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)
1. English
One of:
- English 10 (C)
- Communications 11 (C)
- ENGL 030 (C)
- equivalent
One of:
- Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (C)
- Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 (C)
- MATH 030
- MATH 041
- equivalent
- valid FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate or equivalent
Admission Advice
It is strongly recommended that you have:
- secondary school level Foods 11 and 12;
- Career Preparation/Hospitality Foods or Cafeteria 11 and 12;
- some recent work experience in a kitchen.
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy CNC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
Summary
Completion of English 12 or English 12 First Peoples (or equivalent)
If your first language is not English, one of the following is required (minimum score):
- A TOEFL 80 (IBT)
- An IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5
- Completion of Level 4 English for Academic Purposes at CNC
Verify with the institution directly.
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
The following qualifications are generally accepted where Grade 12 or equivalent is listed as a requirement for admissions:
- BC Adult Graduation Diploma
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma; or
- Senior Alternate Education (SAE) with English 12.
To view detailed admission requirements, please visit https://cnc.bc.ca/admissions/apply.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program (detailed in the program admission requirements section for CNC programs in Education Planner).
The following qualifications are normally accepted where Grade 12 or equivalent is needed as a requirement for admission:
- graduation from a BC Secondary School; or
- completion of a BC Adult Graduation Diploma; or
- Senior Alternate Education (SAE) with English 12. Student must be 18 years of age or older.
Out-of-Province
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program (detailed in the program admission requirements section for CNC programs in Education Planner).
The following qualifications are normally accepted where Grade 12 or equivalent is needed as a requirement for admission:
- graduation from a BC Secondary School; or
- completion of a BC Adult Graduation Diploma; or
- completion of the General Education Development (GED) tests; or
- completion of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Advanced Certificate
BC Transfer Student
If you have completed courses at other post-secondary institutions, you may request these credits be transferred to CNC. An official transcript from each institution at which the courses were taken must accompany your transfer credit request.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
If you have completed courses at other post-secondary institutions, you may request these credits be transferred to CNC. An official transcript from each institution at which the courses were taken must accompany your transfer credit request.
Mature Student
International Student
International students are encouraged to apply at least six months before the semester you plan to attend. However, applications are accepted until the start date of each semester, provided seats are available in the program for which you apply.
Details on International Student Admission can be found here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
- Students without Grade 12
- Mature students
- Underage students
- Home Educated students
Details on Special Admission can be found on the Application Information web page.
How to Apply
Details on applying can be found on this website.
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.
Next Up: Apprenticeship
Taking a foundation program can help you build the skills that employers are looking for, making you well-positioned to find an employment in the trade and begin an apprenticeship.
Your technical and work-based training hours acquired from the Professional Cook Certificate (Level 1 and 2) program will be counted towards your next step in training as an apprentice. To progress as an apprentice, you will need to find an employer who will sponsor your apprenticeship and register with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). You will then be able to complete the work-based (on-the-job) training hours and next level(s) of the apprenticeship training of your chosen trade in:
For updated details regarding the Industry Training Program, please please refer to the above links for respective ITA program profiles.