Culinary Arts Certificate
Designed for the learner with a demonstrated interest in following
a career in food preparation and service, this 40-week (1200 hours)
program provides the necessary fundamental knowledge for employment as a
cook in an institutional, camp or hospitality setting. Emphasis is
placed on the practical aspects of food preparation, presentation and
service.
Based at the Kelowna campus, the modern kitchens, cafeteria,
restaurant and coffee shop provide a realistic training environment. In
this program, students learn to work within industry time-frame
expectations.
Apprenticeship technical training credit for Cook Level 1 and
Level 2 and 600 work-based hours for Level 1 and 240 work-based hours
for Level 2 will be granted by the Industry Training Authority upon
successful completion of this program. Students will also receive credit
for FOODSAFE Level 1 and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information
System). Apprenticeship practical training credit may also be granted by
the Industry Training Authority as a result of prior practical
experience.
Students must provide proof of completion of an additional 400
work-based hours* and successfully complete all program components prior
to advancing to Level Two components of the program. Upon successful
completion of Level 1 and 2 requirements students are eligible to
challenge the provincial Cook Certificate of Qualification
examinations.
* Work-based hours must be under the direction or supervision of a
qualified tradesperson (Red Seal or equivalent)
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19
years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the
first day of classes.
Satisfactory standing in basic mathematics and reading
tests (ABLE at a Grade 10 level)
Okanagan College reserves the right to request a certificate of
health and fitness if deemed necessary.
Completion of all courses in the program with a minimum grade of
70% in each. Students must provide proof of completion of 400
work-based training hours.
Components: Each successive
level in the Culinary Arts Certificate represents a progression from
simple to more complex methods of food preparation in the following
components. The two levels of training available are sequential, each
level leading to and being a prerequisite for the next.
Level I
Level II
Location: Kelowna Campus
Length: 10 months (40
weeks)
Other Expenses: Students must
provide their own leather closed-type shoes with non-skid soles.
Students are required to launder their own uniforms.
Intakes: September and
January
Textbooks and Supplies:
Approximately $950 (includes the cost of uniforms and knives).
Prior Learning
Assessment
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) allows adults with considerable
life and work experience to verify that they possess the skills and/or
knowledge required in some university/college level courses and
receive credit for those courses.
Applicants to the Culinary Arts Certificate with Foodsafe Basic
I and one year professional cooking experience can be assessed through
a written exam and practical assessment and if successful, may proceed
to the second level of training. It is highly recommended that
applicants study the course text before proceeding with their
application. For an application, fee schedule and more information on
Prior Learning Assessment, please contact Bill Adams, Department Chair
at (250) 762-5445 (extension 4591) badams@okanagan.bc.ca