Program name: Adult Special Education - Food Service Careers

 

📍Location where the program is offered:  250 West Pender Street, Vancouver B.C., V6B 1S9

 

📅Program length: 38 weeks

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💵Cost: $2,548 (see complete cost breakdown on the website)
 

📜Credential or Certificate: Food Service Careers Certificate

 

Program description:

The Food Service Careers Program provides a supportive environment in which students receive skills training and knowledge in preparation for entry-level positions in the food service industry.

The program begins with an orientation and introduction to basic job readiness skills, industry orientation, Worker Safety, FOODSAFE™, kitchen awareness, and the use of kitchen knives. Students progress from kitchen basics to food preparation and cooking skills. Classroom/kitchen learning components then alternate with three supervised workplace practicum placements, four (4) weeks in length, which progressively increase in variety and complexity of tasks.

Instruction is delivered for certification in FOODSAFE Level 1™ and Serving It Right™

Experiential learning and ongoing practice of skills occur throughout the program, on campus, in the teaching kitchen/classroom, during industry tours, as well as during the work placement practicums in the food service Industry.

The twelve (12) weeks of practicum placement allow students to benefit from a realistic and practical exposure to the workplace. Food Service Careers program faculty work closely with students to determine strengths and abilities when choosing practicum sites. Faculty also provide ongoing support to the student during work practicum placements.

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Program Courses: 

FSCR 0610, Professionalism

FSCR 0615, Worker Safety

FSCR 0620, FOODSAFE Level I

FSCR 0625, Bussing and Dishwashing

FSCR 0630, Workplace Communications

FSCR 0635, Kitchen Basics

FSCR 0640, Basic Food Prep Level I

FSCR 0645, Basic Food Prep Level 2

FSCR 0650, Practicum 1

FSCR 0655, Practicum 2

FSCR 0660, Practicum 3
 

Program requirements: 

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC

• Admission is based on two (2) screening interviews: 

  • The first screening interview is with the CACE Student Services Assistant for students with Disabilities to determine the applicant’s suitability for the program, according to an admission checklist. 

  • If the applicant is successful in the first interview, they will have a second interview with the Food Service Careers faculty, including a hands-on assessment in the teaching kitchen 

  • Interviews are documented and a checklist is used to determine eligibility 

  • Applicants may be asked to sign a release of information so documentation can be provided to faculty to support the application 

• Admissibility is based on the following criteria: 

  • Diagnosis or history that identifies difficulty with learning  

  • Comfort in an alternative learning environment designed for students with diverse learning needs  

  • Previous career exploration that supports training in the food service industry 

  • Grade 5 reading level. If an applicant does not have documentation of reading level, an informal reading assessment will be administered to determine their functional reading level; applicants who do not meet the requirement will be considered based on department approval 

  • Ability and willingness to travel independently to the college and workplace 

  • A checklist is used to document behaviours, emotional problems, or medical conditions that could significantly impair learning or compromise the safety of the student and/or others 

  • Independently manage own medication  

  • Demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene, and have the ability to independently attend to personal care needs 

  • Desire and willingness to work in a professional kitchen, and perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner 

  • Ability to attend classroom and practicum on a fulltime basis 

  • Demonstrate the skills to perform program-related tasks with strength and endurance 

  • Good finger and hand dexterity for handling food and equipment 

Upon Acceptance 

• Students in this program may be required to complete a CRC prior to their practicum placement. The CRC must be completed according to VCC's Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate. 

GENERAL

• This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s university transfer team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)

• Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program. Seats are offered to eligible applicants with completed applications, in order of application completion date (except for programs with competitive admissions). A complete application includes an application form, evidence of educational pre-requisites (e.g. transcripts), any required supporting documents (e.g. language proficiency, audition video), and the required deposit or fee payment. If you do not meet the requirements for the term applied, your application may be cancelled.

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☎️Contact: 

Phone: 604-871-7000

Email: cace@vcc.ca

 

🔗Link for more information: https://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/students-with-disabilities/adult-special-education/food-service-careers/ 

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