Overview

Culinary Arts Level 1

Certificate

CC1

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Overview

Food isn't just what you eat. Food is self-expression and creativity. Culinary tastes evolve, cultural barriers dissipate, restaurant-goers become more discerning. Make your unique mark on the ever-interesting culinary industry. Add some flavour to your future with LaSalle College Vancouver's Certificate of Culinary Arts.
Duration
6 months (2 quarters, 473 hours)
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts October 6, 2025
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Program

Poaching, roasting, braising, and frying: Do these words stimulate more than just make your mouth water? Do they get you wondering how Chefs prepare delicious meals or balance the workload of a busy kitchen? The Culinary Arts – Level 1 certificate program at LCV is ideal for anyone wishing to explore the career options available to them in the world of culinary arts.

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

Training covers a diverse range of topics, from kitchen operation and nutrition to knife skills and hygiene. Rigorous hands-on kitchen work aims to familiarize students with cooking techniques, preparation, ingredients, cooking theories, and presentation. Our Chef instructors combine classical principles and modern techniques and trends in the classroom and kitchen portions of the program. Over two quarters, students prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate a wide range of dishes to provide them with insight into the scope of the culinary world. 

 

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent,

    • Government photo ID.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for domestic applicants.

  • International applicants generally require:

     • Proof of Secondary Graduation or equivalent in English (official translations),

    • Photocopy of valid Passport,

    • Proof of English language proficiency,

    • Photocopy of valid Study Permit.

    Some programs have additional admissions requirements. All submitted applications are reviewed. Learn more about admissions criteria for international applicants.

List of Courses

QUARTER 1

  • Foundations of Culinary Level 1 Techniques and Trade Calculations
  • Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
  • Employee Health and Workplace Safety

QUARTER 2

  • Foundations of Culinary Level 2 Regional Ingredients and Techniques of Fabrication
  • Cultural and International Cuisine
  • Nutrition
  • Sustainable Purchasing and Controlling Costs

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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Your Dream Future, Within Reach

Budget Friendly. Future Ready.

Get a quality education that’s both budget-friendly and future-ready—so you can
jumpstart the creative career of your dreams, without compromise.

How to Apply
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