Culinary Management Diploma

Vancouver Island University’s Culinary Management Diploma trains students in advanced culinary and pastry techniques, as well as important management, accounting, and beverage skills.

Upon entering the Culinary Management Diploma program, students are registered as apprentices with SkilledTradesBC, allowing them to accrue apprentice hours while they complete their technical training. At the end of the first-year students participate in a paid co-op work placement, gaining industry work experience, additional apprentice hours, and allowing students to network and build industry contacts.

As part of the program students study Japanese cuisine and obtain a Bronze Certification in Japanese Cooking Skills through the Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island’s affiliation with the Government of Japan. The Bronze Certificate is recognized world-wide and is a valuable addition to graduates’ resumes.