School: George Brown College
Program:Cook Apprentice Program
Program | Cook Apprentice Program
| Faculty | Chef School |
Credential | George Brown College Certificate | Duration | 2-5 Year |
Starting Month | Open Enrolment | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
A Cook Apprenticeship is a great way to go if you want hands-on learning, lots of flexibility and the freedom to earn while you learn!
Apprenticeship training is an agreement between a person wishing to learn a skill and an employer who can provide the environment for skills training.
Administered by the Apprenticeship Client Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, an apprenticeship is the best way to continue your journey on a promising career path. Upon completion, apprentices return to industry more confident and with an updated skill set that prepares them for greater job opportunities.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
You must be registered as an apprentice with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development and have a registered employer sponsor.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older)
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
George Brown College has an international reputation for producing talented and creative culinary graduates who are working on the cutting edge of the industry all around the world. Many of our Cook Apprentice graduates have gone on to higher levels of chef certification and prestigious positions in the industry. This program gives you all the preparation you need to write the exam for official Red Seal certification as a Cook from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
Once you pass the certification exam, you’ll be ready to begin a rewarding career as a cook in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, cafés, hospitals, clubs and resorts, spas and catering companies.
Website
https://www.georgebrown.ca/h601-2017-2018/