Professional Cook Apprenticeships

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

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

Open to International

No

Length

6 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
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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 Camosun College, 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. 

Program start dates

Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.

Level 1: PC1 (PRCO-401)

Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification

Start DateEnd Date
November 25, 2024May 23, 2025
January 27, 2025July 11, 2025
November 24, 2025May 22, 2026
January 26, 2026July 10, 2026
November 23, 2026May 21, 2027

Level 2: PC2 (PRCO-402)

Professional Cook 2, BC Certificate of Qualification

Start DateEnd Date
November 3, 2025May 1, 2026
April 20, 2026October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026April 30, 2027

Level 3: PC3 (PRCO-403)

Professional Cook 3, Red Seal

Start DateEnd Date
October 21, 2024April 18, 2024
April 28, 2025November 7, 2025
October 20, 2025April 17, 2026
April 27, 2026November 6, 2026
October 19, 2026April 16, 2027

*All dates are subject to change.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Red Seal badge

Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program. 

Two ways to do your Professional Cook technical training

As an apprentice, you’ll 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 are set by SkilledTradesBC.

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Flexible online learning option

The E-PPRENTICE Cook program provides the option for online course delivery 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

 Professional Cook Apprenticeship

$667.50  Level 1

$667.50  Level 2

$667.50  Level 3

 

Student fees

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

Financial assistance

Apprentice Employment Insurance

Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) 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 Funding programs and grants for training.

 

Let's get you started

Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs 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 SkilledTradesBC to register you as an apprentice.

Steps To Register

Contact us

If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

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

Faculty/staff profile

Heidi Fink

Heidi Fink

Instructional Assistant, Culinary Arts

finkh@camosun.ca
250–370–3780
Huber Hall
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Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship Office

Campus location

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

Location link

Interurban Campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


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

 

Questions about your classes

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