About Cook - Apprenticeship in St. Lawrence College

Overview

This program includes all of the in-school training requirements to complete the Cook Apprenticeship Program, as defined by the Apprenticeship Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This program is open only to employees who are currently working in the industry, have been sponsored by their employer as a registered cook apprentice and who are working towards obtaining their Provincial Certificate of Qualification.

Apprenticeship training is recognized as one of the most efficient methods of training and educating skilled trades persons. Flexible in-school training options are necessary to meet the specific needs of apprentices and their training sponsor or employer. Apprentices learn to become qualified tradespeople or “journeypersons” while sponsors or employers gain highly skilled employees with current knowledge and work techniques. This program is not open to International students. This program is funded in part by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

This program is not open to International students. 

This program is funded in part by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.

Highlights

Training Allowances

During in-school instruction, the apprentice may qualify for E.I. Benefits for living allowances and travel expenses provided for by Service Canada. For more information please contact the nearest Service Canada office in your area.

Career Opportunities

Culinary professionals are in high demand across Canada and around the world. You can find employment wherever food is prepared: restaurants, hotels and resorts, camps and remote sites, catering, institutional food services and product development kitchens. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Minimum 65% prerequisite average for six Grade 12U or 12M level courses including Grade 12 English at the U level
• Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level - (Grade 12 MDM4U preferred)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• ELTS test results required with a minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section, for entry to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.
• PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55 or higher for entrance to diploma and certificate programs; minimum score of 60 for entry to degree, graduate certificate and fast-track programs.

St. Lawrence College Highlights

St. Lawrence College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The annual cost of living in Canada for international students at the institute is given in the table below.