Ontario College Diploma in Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship – Culinary
Formerly named: Culinary Management Dual Diploma Apprenticeship
Start Dates:
September 2021
September 2022
Important program information for the 2021/2022 academic year
The chart below indicates the status of delivery for this program in upcoming academic terms. Please note that program delivery is subject to change based on government and public health requirements and the college's admissions policies.
Sem
Delivery Mode
On Campus Date
On Campus Reqs
Delivery Breakdown
Please note: We are not currently accepting applications for this program.
Program Highlights
In just two years, graduates from the Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship – Culinary program earn an Ontario College diploma and the in-school training required to pursue their Certificate of Qualification – Red Seal for the trade of Cook.
This combination of experience and skills will ensure students have the foundation for career advancement in the hospitality industry. This unique program provides students with exceptional culinary and management skills, apprenticeship training, practical techniques and real-world experience.
Earn While You Learn
On top of learning alongside experienced and diverse faculty and culinary industry leaders, students complete a paid co-op placement as a registered apprentice. This 15-week, college-supervised, paid apprenticeship training is scheduled for the summer between the first and second year of the program. The placement experience can be in the Peterborough area or in your hometown. Our Apprenticeship Liaison Officer is available to provide assistance in securing the placement that’s right for you.
Students will be able to complete apprenticeship competencies during their co-op experience.
Career Pathways
After completing on-the-job training requirements (in addition to your college diploma), graduates are eligible to write the provincial Trade of Cook Certificate of Qualifications examination. Once you obtain your Certificate of Qualifications, you can work anywhere in Canada and advance in your culinary career.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are wide-ranging and include:
- Journey person cook in commercial or institutional setting
- Chef de Partie
- Chef de Partie
- Kitchen Manager in a commercial setting or institutional setting
- Journey person cook in a resort/cruise ship setting
- Executive chef
- Working Chef
- Executive Sous chef
- Sous chef
- Manager/owner of a restaurant
- Food or hospitality services manager
- Food stylist
- Sales agent for a food supplier
- Education
How to Apply
Students apply to the Culinary Management program (CM) through OCAS and once accepted into the program, will then go through an application and interview process to gain admission to the Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship program – Culinary. Students must register as an apprentice after acceptance into the program.
Students from the Culinary Skills program may be considered, but must meet the admissions requirements for the Culinary Management Program
To be registered as an apprentice, students must be a Canadian citizen or landed status, have a SIN number and have completed an OSSD.
Financial Support for Apprenticeship Students
Students qualify for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) - $1000 per year for apprenticeship training.
Students are also eligible for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant once they have finished their competences and written their certificate of qualifications for journey person cook
Students may be eligible for Employment Insurance for their final year of education if they meet the EI eligibility criteria during their summer work placement (Co-op)
For more information regarding financial support please contact your local Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship Office https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario-apprenticeship-offices
Related Programs
Additional Costs
Plan on $1200 for first year books and supplies and $700 for the second year.
Health Requirements
Students should be in good physical and mental health. Independent physical mobility and manual dexterity are essential in cooking. If you have a medical concern, you are strongly advised to discuss your concerns with your program coordinator and to consult with your doctor. Students are strongly urged to obtain vaccination against Hepatitis B prior to the practical component of this program.
Eligibility Requirements
Education Requirements Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent International Students require both a SIN and a Work Visa to participate in the program. A study visa is not sufficient for entry into the program.
For more information, contact our Apprenticeship Officer:
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Classroom Registration Fee
The Classroom Registration Fee is set by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Classroom Registration Fee chart below.
View complete tuition and fees details
Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $1,005.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,972.03 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,257.32 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $290.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $114.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,081.03 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,257.32 |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $1,005.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $9,006.73 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,319.76 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $25.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $114.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,115.73 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Supports | $33.92 |
| Alumni Fee | $15.20 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $69.95 |
| Career Services | $13.97 |
| Health and Counselling | $50.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $103.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $91.09 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Program Supply Fee | $0.00 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $12.02 |
| Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,319.76 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
George Brown College
Requirement
- Minimum 2.7-grade point average (GPA).
- Completion of the George Brown College Summer Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 17 out of a 43-course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Limerick Institute of Technology
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Limerick Institute of Technology's international website.
For more information
Munster Technological University-Kerry
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- A Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Culinary Arts graduate may progress to Year Four (4) of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts program.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd-year studies of a 3-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 18 credit diploma.
- Note: No transfer credits awarded.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
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