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
Professional cooks are in demand
A professional cook apprenticeship offers lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn. Take your technical training at 勛圖惇蹋, Canada's most successful Professional Cook Red Seal Endorsement.
Technical training in-person or online
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
- In-person training: approx. 23 weeks per Level
- Online 楚-梯梯娶梗紳喧勳釵梗莽堯勳梯泭棗梯喧勳棗紳: approx. six months per Level
Program start dates
Contact Registration泭to confirm泭seat availability*,泭250-370-3550.
Level 1:泭PC1 (PRCO-401)
Professional Cook 1,泭BC Certificate of Qualification
Start date | End date |
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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
Start date | End date |
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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
Start date | End date |
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April 28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
October 20, 2025 | April 17, 2026 |
April 27, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
October 19, 2026 | April 16, 2027 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by泭.
勛圖惇蹋 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
啦堯梗泭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
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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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.