- 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 and numeracy skills
- good attendance + lates record
Skills + Attributes