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Cooking - ESL

Learn to cook and speak English at the same time. Fully recognized by the Industry Training Authority, students earn apprenticeship qualifications in addition to a VCC credential. This program is designed for English as a second language speakers who wish to receive practical culinary training. Upon competition, students may enroll in level 2.

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Program Description

This program is 10 months in length. Students will learn communication skills and hospitality-related vocabulary from culinary arts and ESL teachers. Students in the program prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in the cafeteria as well as and lunch and dinner in JJ's Restaurant at the Downtown Campus.

Classes are generally held Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 7:00pm. (subject to change).

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Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time September 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 and permanent residents.

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

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

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.

Recommended characteristics

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

• 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
• Ability to present tasteful, flavorful and attractive meals on a consistent basis
• Some creativity and artistic talent an asset

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

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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 $3237.60(minus $647.52 for eligible students)

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $93.20 Student union fee $25.18 per term Student union health plan fee $150.52 Student union dental plan fee $143.33 U-Pass $350 Other costs A Deposit is due 3 weeks after acceptance into a class. Remaining balance is due 3 months prior to start date of training. Fees are refunded according to the Refund Policy. Effective April 2013 students will purchase uniforms $379 instead of paying laundry and uniform deposit. Textbooks and supplies: $500

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