Program at a glance
Credential
Technical Training Certification
Work experience
Sponsored apprentice
Delivery
On campus or online
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
6 weeks
Just getting started?
Professional Cook (Harmonized)
A professional cook apprenticeship offers lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn. Take your technical training at 51勛圖app, Canada's most successful Professional Cook Red Seal Endorsement.
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In-person training
For each level of training, you'll spend six weeks in class at Camosun's Interurban campus.泭Contact Registration泭to confirm泭seat availability*,泭250-370-3550.
Level 1:泭PC1 (PRCO-100)
- Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification
- In person training: 6 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| March 3, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| March 2, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
Level 2:泭PC2 (PRCO-200)
- Professional Cook 2, BC Certificate of Qualification
- In person training: 6 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 12, 2026 |
Level 3:泭PC3 (PRCO-300)
- Professional Cook 3, PC3 (PRCO-300): Red Seal
- In person training: 6 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | February 16, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| January 13, 2025 | February 2, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| January 12, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Online training option
Do your cook's training online. The E-PPRENTICE Cook program泭provides flexibility to work around your schedule.泭
Contact Registration泭to confirm泭seat availability*,泭250-370-3550.
Level 1:泭PC1 (PRCO-401)
- Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification
- Online training: 23 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | July 7, 2024 |
| November 25, 2024 | May 23, 2025 |
| January 27, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| November 24, 2025 | May 22, 2026 |
| January 26, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| November 23, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
Level 2: PC2 (PRCO-402)
- Professional Cook 2,泭BC Certificate of Qualification
- Online training: 23 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
| April 21, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
| April 20, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | April 30, 2027 |
Level 3:泭PC3 (PRCO-403)
- Professional Cook 3, Red Seal
- Online training: 23 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | April 18, 2024 |
| April 28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| October 20, 2025 | April 17, 2026 |
| April 27, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by泭.
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.
Program standards and curriculum泭are set by泭SkilledTradesBC.
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.
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
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs泭year-round.
To apply you must have a job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.
An apprenticemust be sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact泭 to register you as an apprentice.
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
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Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship Office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
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.