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51勛圖app is CLOSED, Feb. 4, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30am Camosuns campuses are CLOSED on Feb. 4 due to heavy snowfall and challenging road conditions being reported throughout the region. All classes and services will be closed for the day.

Students and employees are encouraged to stay warm, keep safe and avoid travel if possible.

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Visit the college website for a more in-depth overview of campus closure protocols in the event of adverse weather.

Professional Cook Apprenticeships

     Professional Cook 1, 2 & 3
     Professional Cook E-pprenticeship option

Register today
A beautifully prested plate with a lambchop sits on the warming counter in a professional kitchen. Chefs are working in the background.

Program at a glance

Credential

Technical Training Certification

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus or online

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

No

Area of study

Trades Apprenticeship

Length

6 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
Learn more

Professional cooks are in demand

Take your culinary technical training at Canada's most successful Professional Cook Red Seal endorsed programs.

A chef holds out two beautifully plated meals for a fine dining experience.

Red Seal Cooks are in demand and work in a variety of establishments..

Flexible study options

The cook apprenticeship offers lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn.

In-class or self-paced online learning options are available for all Professional Cook training courses.

  • In-person training: approx. 23 weeks per level
  • Online, at your own pace泭E-pprenticeship泭option: approx. six months per level

I learned a lot in the Culinary Arts program. It was affordable and easy to access. The chefs were all very knowledgeable and well connected in the industry.

- Noah,泭The Pacific Restaurant and Terrace at the Hotel Grand Pacific

Careers in the culinary arts

Professional cooks are in demand and泭work in a wide range of establishments including:

  • Catering services
  • Family restaurants
  • Fine dining
  • Food inspection
  • Food product development
  • Household/personal chef泭
  • Large institutions/business cafeterias
  • Hotels
Red Seal badge

51勛圖app is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program.泭

Two ways to do your Professional Cook technical training

As an apprentice, youll spend about 80% of your time on the job, so you earn while you learn. In addition to that practical experience, you also need to sign up for technical training each year.

You can take the technical training portions of your culinary apprenticeship in person or online.

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    Flexible online learning option

    The泭E-PPRENTICE Cook program泭provides the option for泭online course delivery泭so you can work around your schedule.

    Skilled Trades BC logo

    Program standards and curriculum泭are set by泭SkilledTradesBC.

    Tuition and fees

    Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

    Tuition

    Tuition is provided for each level

    泭Professional Cook Apprenticeship

    $667.50泭 Level 1

    $667.50泭 Level 2

    $667.50泭 Level 3

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    Student fees

    In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:泭Student Fees.

    Financial assistance

    Apprentice Employment Insurance

    Apprentices should apply for泭Apprentice EI (Service Canada)泭financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.

    Grants

    The Government of Canada provides .

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    Program start dates

    To get certified, you'll need to sign up for technical training in addition to on-the-job training. Camosun offers all Levels of Professional Cook training in-person and online.泭

    Level 1:泭PC1 (PRCO-401)

    Professional Cook 1,泭BC Certificate of Qualification

    Start dateEnd date
    September 15, 2025October 24, 2025
    September 14, 2026October泭23, 2026

    Level 2: PC2 (PRCO-402)

    Professional Cook 2,泭BC Certificate of Qualification

    Start dateEnd date
    November 3, 2025December 12, 2025
    November 2, 2026December 11, 2026

    Level 3:泭PC3 (PRCO-403)

    Professional Cook 3, Red Seal

    Start dateEnd date
    January 13, 2025February泭21, 2025
    September 8, 2025December 12, 2026
    January 12, 2026February泭20, 2026
    September 7, 2026December 11, 2026

    *All dates are subject to change.

    Let's get you started

    Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs泭year-round.

    To apply you must have:

    • A泭registered employer who will sponsor and train you and;
    • A valid SkilledTradesBC registration number.

    An apprentice泭must be sponsored泭by an employer泭who is泭registered泭at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact泭泭to register you as an apprentice.

    Steps to register

    Professional Cook Levels 1, 2 and 3 Practical Challenge Exams

    February 12泭and 13, 2025

    • If you have a letter of eligibility from SkilledTradesBC contact泭sillemn@camosun.ca泭to secure your spot.
    • If you dont have a letter of eligibility contact SkilledTradesBC to verify eligibility.

    Learn more about the process泭of泭

    Contact us

    If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

    For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at泭250-370-3856泭or泭tradesinfo@camosun.ca

    David Lang

    David Lang

    Chair, Culinary Arts

    langd@camosun.ca
    250-370-3778
    Huber Hall

    Nikolaas Sillem

    Nikolaas Sillem

    Instructor, Culinary Arts

    sillemn@camosun.ca
    2503703774
    Huber Hall

    Michael Weaver

    Michael Weaver

    Instructor, Culinary Arts

    weaverm@camosun.ca
    250-370-3774

    Heidi Fink

    Heidi Fink

    Instructional Assistant, Culinary Arts

    finkh@camosun.ca
    2503703780
    Huber Hall

    Wendy Okopski

    Wendy Coldwell

    Operations Assistant, Culinary Arts

    coldwellw@camosun.ca
    2503703760

    Contact information

    Trades Apprenticeship office

    Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

    Interurban campus

    250-370-3856

    tradesinfo@camosun.ca


    If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning泭250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number泭registration@camosun.ca.

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    Questions about your classes

    For about the program contact泭250-370-3856,泭tradesinfo@camosun.ca泭or the department Chair.