Culinary Arts Diploma

Diploma: Diploma

Location: Downtown

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Overview

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Diploma
Length	The program is 17 months. Students have a maximum of four years to complete the diploma.
Hours
Delivery
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

Admission Requirement

English 10, or equivalent, or department approval
Workplace Math 10, or equivalent

Upon acceptance:

The following must be provided to the Culinary Arts Department before the end of CULI 1501 Kitchen Orientation (the first course of the program):

Valid Food Safe Level 1 Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout the program)
Valid Serving It Right Certificate (certification must remain valid throughout the program)

Students who cannot produce the above certifications, will not proceed to CULI 1502.

Applicants may be given credit for CULI 1504 and 2507 provided:
- They have successfully completed a VCC Baking Program, or
- They submit evidence of Baker Red Seal Certification
Applicants may be given credit for CULI 1505 provided:
- They submit a BC Meat Cutter Certificate of Qualification, or CCMIC (Canadian Certified Industrial Meat Cutter), or CCMP (Canadian Certified Meat Professional)

Students must have a valid co-op work permit by the end of CULI 2513 for practicum course placement.

Note: Based on industry and STBC standards, students are expected to physically handle: all seafood including but not limited to fish & shellfish, beef, lamb, pork, all types of poultry, all types of game, all dairy products, and all associated by-products required to meet the program outcomes. For safety reasons, any known food allergies must be disclosed. Please contact VCC Disability Services to arrange any necessary accommodations.

Students who require an accommodation for the STBC theory examination, must have an active file with VCC Disability Services. Accommodations for the STBC cooking practical exam are not available.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

Program activities require:
- extended periods (5+ hours) of standing/walking on concrete floors/hard surfaces and involve continuous, repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
- precise hand-eye coordination and dexterity for handling kitchen tools and appliances, heat, steam and flames.
- frequent lifting and moving of heavy equipment and products.
Program environment involves regular exposure to:
- loud hoods and cooling fans, cooking appliances, tools, and equipment vibrations, and everyday kitchen noises.
- high temperatures from stoves, ovens, grills, and other commercial cooking equipment.
- common food allergens, including but not limited to wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, shellfish, and their by-products. Industry hygiene standards require handling and processing of these ingredients in shared kitchen environments.
- sharp objects, open flames and chemicals including gas, oils, propane, and cleaning agents.
Program tasks may involve high-pressure situations requiring quick decision-making, rapid processing of information, time-sensitive task completion, emergency response situations, and sustained focus.
Travel to different locations may be required during the catering course.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Course list is not available at the moment.

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 Costs

Tuition deposit		non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance		Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. 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.

Application Process

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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