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Culinary Arts - Aboriginal Specialty

The Culinary Arts-Aboriginal Specialty is designed to meet the need in the hospitality industry for qualified cooks with a clear understanding of Aboriginal cuisine. After twelve months of full-time training, graduates will be able to obtain employment in hotel kitchens, restaurants, aircraft flight kitchens, trains, cruise ships, camps, and institutional kitchens. The graduates will also be recognized by industry for their particular skills and knowledge in Aboriginal cuisine.

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Program Description

The courses are presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including guest speakers, case studies, computer instruction and lectures. Some onsite visits to traditional Aboriginal harvest areas and institutions featuring authentic Aboriginal cuisine may be included.

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time October 12 months Certificate Downtown Full-time

Career Prospects

Graduates will find excellent opportunities for employment in all areas of the food service industry, including positions such as assistant cooks or apprentices in restaurants, hotels, aircraft flight kitchens, trains, cruise ships, kitchens in institutions, camps and other food service related areas in the hospitality industry.

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Exceptions

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) Grade 10 education or acceptable equivalent

Please note this program is Canadian Language Benchmarked at Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, and Writing 6

2) Food Safe Certificate Level 1

3) Aboriginal ancestry

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

Recommended characteristics

- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English

- Good motor skill coordination

- Some creativity is an asset

- A strong interest in and respect for Aboriginal culture and cuisine

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 $3,660

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $105.60 Student union fee $47.38 Student union health plan fee $142.15 Student union dental plan fee $135.41 Uniform $60 Laundry $456 Other costs Textbooks and supplies: $610

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