• 1 intake:  February (ending in late June)
• 5 months
• 5 days a week
  
• start and end times will vary, depending on high school​
  

Student Eligibility

• limited to 6 students per school intake
• students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
• the Ministry of Education has allowed students to take this program after graduating, but they must:
• understand that first priority is given to a student applying for it in his/her grade 12 year... "grads" would be on a waiting list, to start​
• talk to their counselor well in advance (early January of gr 12 - course selection time)
• talk to the district coordinator well in advance (early January of gr 12​)
  
• complete ​a 'transition plan' (see district coordinator)
  
• have a plan of action​ between June (grad) and Feb (start of sem 2)
  
• ex: take Auto 12, work in an auto shop, upgrade math skills,...
  
• must have government-issued photo ID that is current/valid on the ​ITA exam date in mid-June (ex: a driver's license, BC ID, or passport)​
  

Student Cost

• tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $400 for course materials, textbook, jacket, etc.
  

Locations​ & Transportation

• Centennial, Gleneagle and Riverside
• Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian​
  

Pre-Requisites

• ideally 2-3 cooking-type classes:
  
• Cook Training 11 and/or 12
  
• Foods & Nutrition 11 and/or 12
  
• Food Safe Level 1 before the start date 
• good literacy a​nd numeracy skills
  
• good attendance + lates record

Skills + Attributes​

• passion for cooking
• attention to detail​
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time​