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Asian Culinary Arts

CREDENTIAL: Certificate
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Get professional training for an entry-level career cooking Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Vietnamese, and fusion cuisine.

Tuition: 12159*
Credential: Certificate
Length: 5 0 months
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based
Program Flyer: Download /media/vancouver-community-college/content-assets/documents/international/flyer-asian-culinary-art.pdf
Campus: Downtown Downtown
Start Dates: Feb, Sep
 

What you will learn

  • Health, sanitation, safety
  • Use of kitchen equipment and utensils
  • History and principles of Asian cuisines
  • Knife skills
  • Preparing, cutting, seasoning, and marinating meat, poultry, and seafood
  • Stir frying and deep frying
  • Asian cooking methods including boiling, braising, and steaming
  • Asian barbecue
  • Soups and sauces
  • Spices and specialty ingredients
  • Sushi and sashimi
  • Dim sum and Asian hors d’oeuvres
  • Selection, preparation, and storage of vegetables
  • Rice and noodles
  • Wok methods
  • Garnishes and accompaniments
  • Kitchen preparation
  • Food purchasing, receiving, and inventory control
  • Professional etiquette
  • Menu design

What to expect

  • 20 weeks of full-time study in two blocks      
  • Classes Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (subject to change)
  • Purchase of textbooks, tools, uniform, and footwear
  • Purchase of professional knives
  • A fully equipped commercial kitchen
  • Daily work experience in VCC’s public cafeteria
  • Hands-on learning
  • Theoretical study
  • Practical assignments
  • Written exams
  • Required attendance

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout the program)
  • Entrance Interview with Department Head

OR

  • VCC Professional Cook 1 Certificate

General

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.   

Recommended Characteristics

  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • A standard of personal hygiene, grooming and appearance compatible with employment in a public food service industry
  • Physical condition and stamina to meet the demands of the food service industry

Courses *

Classes are generally run on Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Class times are subject to change.

Prior learning assessment and recognition

Prior learning assessment and recognition is not available for this program.

* 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.

Fees and other costs *

Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

12900 (10000 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee145
Tuition Tuition 12159
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union142
College initiative61
Materials0 not including textbooks
Campus resource122
Laundry0
Tools (deposit)0
Coverall (deposit)0
Uniform (deposit)0
Medical and Dental 0
Temporary Medical Insurance 149
U-PASS 230
Graduation45
Program-specific extra fees0
Total
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. 

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

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Feb 2025
(Winter term)
 February 01, 2024
Sep 2024
(Fall term)
 October 01, 2023

STATUS INFORMATION

  • Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
  • Closed: Applications are not accepted.
  • For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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