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Cooking - ESL

Fully recognized by the Industry Training Authority, students earn apprenticeship qualifications in addition to a VCC credential. This program is designed for second language speakers who wish to receive practical training in Cooking Level 1. Ten months in length, it also includes ESL training in communication skills for the hospitality industry as well as technical vocabulary. This program is team taught by a Culinary Arts and ESL instructor. Upon completion students can enroll in Level 2.

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Program Description

On a daily basis students in this program prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner in the cafeteria as well as and lunch and dinner in JJ's Dining room at the Downtown Campus. Students have the opportunity to learn important skills while developing hands-on skills.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time August 10 months Certificate Downtown Full-time

Career Prospects

Graduates may find employment in institutions, restaurants, cafeterias and fast food operations. Students receive thorough professional training in breakfast, lunch and dinner cooking. The rapidly expanding hospitality industry is always looking for trained employees in the cooking field.

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Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1) Applicants must have completed Grade 10 in their own country

2) Proof of completion of VCC Lower Intermediate English which includes a Canadian Language Benchmark of Listening 5, Speaking 5, Reading 5, and Writing 4

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis

Recommended characteristics

Physical and mental abilities required to perform the daily tasks associated with working in a professional kitchen including:

- standing for prolonged periods of time

- regular lifting and transportation of heavy objects

- efficiently functioning in extreme heat

- performing in a busy, fast-paced and stressful environment

- strong and efficient organizational skills, ability to multi-task

Motor skills and physical capability needed to:

- efficiently and safely use knives and other trade related tools and implements

- efficiently and safely operate industrial machinery

- present tasteful, flavorful and attractive meals on a consistent basis

- some creativity and artistic talent an asset

Program Status

Accepting applications

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The first step, apply early. Students who have officially applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date. A first payment is required to reserve a space in the program.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $3,050

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $12,688 $777

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $88 Student union fee $23.69 per term Student union health plan fee $142.15 Student union dental plan fee $135.41 Uniform $60 Laundry $380 Other costs Textbooks and supplies: $500

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