About the course

Gain the fundamental knowledge needed for successful employment as a cook in one of the many areas of food service. Starting with the essentials, students will navigate 50 weeks of experiential learning, with time spent daily in the campus kitchens, opportunities at Infusions Restaurant and co-op work experience terms. Students will participate in a 10-week Co-op placement (course CA 250), that will introduce students to real workplace environments, as well as provide perspectives to industry standards and expectations. The Culinary Arts Certificate (and Year 1 of the Culinary Arts Management Diploma) is designed for students who are passionate about exploring a career in the restaurant, food service and hospitality industries. Learner centered, industry driven and community connected, this 50 week (1,500 hour) program provides the fundamental skills needed for successful employment in the culinary field. The immersive, experiential curriculum takes full advantage of the Okanagan Valley's rich agricultural history. Shaped by ancient geological forces, students will continue to realize the benefits today using the products of its many farms, orchards and vineyards in our teaching kitchens. The applied learning style of instruction provides students with opportunities to practice and directly employ culinary skills in context while participating in authentic learning activities individually, in pairs and teams. Proper techniques and practices are reinforced while providing opportunities for exploration and experimentation as tied to related course concepts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 50 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Kelowna
April, 2024	Kelowna
Fall (September), 2024	Kelowna
Winter (January), 2025	Kelowna
April, 2025	Kelowna
Fall (September), 2025	Kelowna
Winter (January), 2026	Kelowna
April, 2026	Kelowna

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Okanagan College

B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for at least one year as of the first day of classes.

　　English 10 with minimum 50% or alternatives.

　　Math requirement:Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012: Mathematics 10 or an equivalent Intermediate Level Adult Basic Education Mathematics course, or an ABLE mathematics score of at least 50%. Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum: One of: Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10, or an equivalent Intermediate Level Adult Basic Education Mathematics course, or an ABLE mathematics score of at least 50%.

　　A TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based). An overall band score of 6.0 on the academic version of IELTS. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL and CAEL CE) -Overall score 50.

　　International Baccalaureate is accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Okanagan College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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