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
Professional Cooks are in demand
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.
Technical training in-person or online
To get certified, you'll need to sign up for technical training in addition to on-the-job training. Camosun offers all Levels of Professional Cook training in-person and online.
- In-person training: approx. 23 weeks per Level
- Online E-pprenticeship option: approx. six months per Level
Program start dates
Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: PC1 (PRCO-401)
Professional Cook 1, BC Certificate of Qualification
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 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
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 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
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | April 18, 2024 |
| April 28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| October 20, 2025 | April 17, 2026 |
| April 27, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| October 19, 2026 | April 16, 2027 |
*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.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Tuition
Tuition is provided for each level
Professional Cook Apprenticeship
$667.50 Level 1
$667.50 Level 2
$667.50 Level 3
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
Apprentice Employment Insurance
Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.
Grants
The Government of Canada provides Funding programs and grants for training.
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.