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
Area of study
Length
6 weeks
Just getting started?
Professional Cook (Harmonized)
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.
Course schedules and fees
Training will take place at Interurban Campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
In person training
For each level of training, you'll spend six weeks in class at Camosun's Interurban campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: PC1 (PRCO-100)
- Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification
- In person training: 6 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| March 3, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| March 2, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
Level 2: PC2 (PRCO-200)
- Professional Cook 2, BC Certificate of Qualification
- In person training: 6 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 12, 2026 |
Level 3: PC3 (PRCO-300)
- Professional Cook 3, PC3 (PRCO-300): Red Seal
- In person training: 6 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 8, 2024 | February 16, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| January 13, 2025 | February 2, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| January 12, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Online training option
Do your cook's training online. The E-PPRENTICE Cook program provides flexibility to work around your schedule.
Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: PC1 (PRCO-401)
- Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification
- Online training: 23 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | July 7, 2024 |
| November 25, 2024 | May 23, 2025 |
| January 27, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| November 24, 2025 | May 22, 2026 |
| January 26, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| November 23, 2026 | May 21, 2027 |
Level 2: PC2 (PRCO-402)
- Professional Cook 2, BC Certificate of Qualification
- Online training: 23 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
| April 21, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
| April 20, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | April 30, 2027 |
Level 3: PC3 (PRCO-403)
- Professional Cook 3, Red Seal
- Online training: 23 weeks - $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | April 18, 2024 |
| April 28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| October 20, 2025 | April 17, 2026 |
| April 27, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.
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.
Flexible online learning option
The E-PPRENTICE Cook program provides the option for online course delivery so you can work around your schedule.
Apply for financial support
You may be eligible to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while attending your course.
Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI financial support up to four weeks beforethe start of class.
Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding. The Government of Canada also has funding opportunities.
Note: Course fees are determined by the length of study and materials required to complete a level.
Underrepresented groups
Training programs are available to help meet the needs of underrepresented groups in the skilled trades, including women, Indigenous peoples, and other equity-deserving groups.
Erasing Barriers Fund
Additional funding may be available through the Erasing Barriers Fund. Please contact Financial Aid.
Curriculum & courses
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.
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
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Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship Office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
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 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the Department Chair.