Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry Certificate

Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Northern Lights College offers the Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry Certificate (CIP 12.0500). Students follow the Skilled Trades BC prescribed course curriculum for institutional entry to Professional Cook 1 and learn kitchen activities. This includes preparation and presentation of vegetables, soups, sauces, meat, fish, and poultry, plus cold kitchen items, desserts, baking, pastry, and basic menu planning/costing. Students also study safety, sanitation, and food storage, and develop knowledge of human and customer relations.

Level 1 starts in a fully supervised environment with students performing basic cooking and food preparation tasks. The program includes 840 hours (approximately 30 weeks) of training and includes 600 hours of work-based training after the Skilled Trades BC Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) exam. Students complete PCOI 102, Professional Cook 1 Institution Entry, and earn a Certificate in Professional Cook Level 1.

Modules

• PCOI 102 – Professional Cook 1 Institution Entry (840 contact hours)

The minimum requirements for admission in Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry Certificate at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Professional Cook 1 Institutional Entry Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Complete either A, B, or C:
• A. English and Math
• One of the following English Requirement options: BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent; IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
• One of the following Math Requirement options: BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent; BC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent; MATH 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
• B. ESTR 037: Complete ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.
• C. Power: Complete People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program.

Post Admission Requirements: One month prior to the start of the program, students will be required to provide proof of Foodsafe Level 1. Certificate must be valid for the duration of the program. Failure to provide proof may result in dismissal from the program.

Program Requirements: Residency Requirement 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean. Minimum Grade Requirements 70% minimum in all courses. Credential Certificate in Professional Cook Level 1.

One of the following: BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent; IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/professional-cook-1-institutional-entry-certificate/

• camps
• institutional kitchens
• family restaurants
• hotels
• cruise ships
• ferry boats
• resorts
• nursing homes
• hospitals
• catering operations
• airlines

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