Culinary Arts Apprentice Level 1 (CULP 1001)

This course is designed for the apprentice currently working as a sponsored level 1 cook in the food service and hospitality industries, and is designed to supplement on-the-job training.

It provides an overview of basic stock, soup and sauce production along with the preparation of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and starches. Students at this level also learn how to prepare basic salads, sandwiches, convenience foods, pies and basic desserts.
Course code: CULP 1001
Credits: 5.0
Length: 125.0 hours
Campus: Downtown Downtown
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=CULP&number=1001

Prerequisites

Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout the course).

Schedule †

CULP 1001 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location InstructorRegister
71246October 6, 2025
to November 10, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40061February 17, 2026
to March 23, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40066April 27, 2026
to June 1, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		RegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70040October 5, 2026
to November 9, 2026		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40076February 16, 2027
to March 22, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40080April 26, 2027
to May 31, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70051October 12, 2027
to November 15, 2027		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40088February 14, 2028
to March 20, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
40092April 24, 2028
to May 29, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/
70053October 10, 2028
to November 14, 2028		  See full schedule
  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus		Gonneau, JoshRegisterRegister
https://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/apprentice/

Additional Information

  • Occupational Skills
  • Stocks, Soups and Sauces
  • Vegetables and Fruits
  • Starches
  • Meats, Poultry and Seafood
  • Garde Manger
  • Eggs, Breakfast Cookery, and Dairy
  • Baked Goods and Desserts
  • Beverages

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.