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Cook Apprenticeship (CKA) (2014)

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Program Philosophy & Rationale
Vision

To engage students in learning opportunities through which they discover their interests in practical and purposeful ways.

Introduction

Canadian society experiences continuous social, cultural and economic change, and today’s students must be confident in their ability to respond to change and successfully meet the challenges they face. Whether students enter the work force or continue their education after senior high school, they will be challenged by increased independence and responsibility as they pursue choices and opportunities in their life paths.

Current trends indicate that the majority of new jobs today and in the future will require some form of post-secondary education and that the completion of senior high school will no longer be sufficient. Alberta faces a range of emerging challenges, including the changing nature of work and career paths; the requirement of greater skills and knowledge in many occupations; the introduction of new technologies; changing patterns of education and training; the globalization of the marketplace; labour shortages; and the need for highly skilled, educated and innovative people.

The Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program has been revised and refocused in cooperation with teachers, business and industry representatives, and post-secondary educators to address the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow. The result is:

  • a focused program of studies based on credible occupational areas
  • opportunities for all students to explore their abilities, interests and passions and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes through exploratory courses or a pathways model
  • printed and digital resources that support learning experiences in career fields
  • access to CTS programming through classroom, online, off-campus and other combined approaches to instruction.
Philosophy

The CTS program is designed to develop skills that senior high school students can apply in their daily lives when preparing for entry into the workplace or for further learning opportunities. Through the CTS program, students are provided with opportunities to personalize their learning, identify and explore their interests, manage transitions and build partnerships while developing basic competencies, that is, the attitudes and behaviours that people need to participate and progress in today’s dynamic world of work.

Today’s world of work demands that individuals are able to navigate and build their own career paths while adapting to continual change. This expectation requires a shift in the language used to define “career” as well as a shift in the delivery of career development. Careers are not defined as jobs and occupations, but rather as whole packages of expressed roles, knowledge, choices, passions and experiences. Careers are created by individuals who act upon passions, interests, abilities and other internal factors and combine them with external options and circumstances. Each person’s career path is unique, even though individuals may share common credentials, occupations, work roles, or jobs and experiences.

Ultimately, it is the student who will make his or her own links between school, career development and post-secondary options. Career development requires students to be active in their learning and to develop enthusiasm for lifelong learning that carries them beyond learning in school.

Career development also requires acknowledgement that today’s world is a technological world. Technology affects the environment, one’s standard of living and one’s quality of life. People use technology in the workplace, at home, at school and in sporting and leisure activities. Technology is used to extend possibilities, allowing individuals to intervene in the world through the development of products, systems and environments. Technology is continually changing. It is influenced by and, in turn, influences the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic factors of the day, both local and global.

Students in CTS can develop competence and confidence in understanding and using existing technologies and in creating solutions to technological problems. Taking CTS courses contributes to the intellectual and practical development of students, as individuals and as informed members of a technological society.

The CTS program strives to address career development in a way that emphasizes personalized learning, relevance, transitions and partnerships. It does so by:

  • providing opportunities for all students to explore their abilities, interests and passions and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can be fulfilled, productive citizens
  • providing opportunities for all students to develop the foundations to manage transitions within their learning environment and when moving into further education, training and/or the workplace
  • influencing the growth of a career development culture in schools and communities
  • facilitating the integration and coordination of career development across Kindergarten to Grade 12, advanced education, workplaces and the community.

Students’ interests might lie in working with their hands, working with other people, working in an environment of constantly changing ideas, or working in a career that follows carefully established patterns. All of these areas include a variety of occupations that require more or less education.1

1. “From the Mouths of Middle-Schoolers: Important Changes for High School and College.” Phi Delta Kappan, Vol. 89, No. 03 (November 2007): 189–193. William J. Bushaw. Reprinted with permission of PDK International.

Rationale

CTS courses enable students to make reasoned and effective career decisions and target efforts to meet their goals. Students will have opportunities to expand their knowledge about careers, occupations and job opportunities, as well as the education and/or training requirements involved. Competencies achieved by mastering CTS course outcomes will allow students to make relevant connections with work and/or post-secondary training.

CTS also enables students to develop the confidence they need as they move into adult roles by allowing them to assume increased responsibility for their learning; cultivate their individual talents, interests and abilities; and define and act on their goals. The CTS pathways model includes the following benefits for students, educators and employers.

Benefits for Students

Through the pathways model, students experience:

  • relevant and engaged learning
  • freedom in exploring multiple pathways
  • personally meaningful pathways leading to specialized skills
  • engagement in their interests or passions
  • opportunities to achieve post-secondary credentials while still in senior high school
  • easier transitions from senior high school to post-secondary education or the work force.

Benefits for Educators

Through the pathways model, educators experience:

  • more focused organization of CTS courses
  • a focused and engaged learner
  • greater opportunity for community support.

Benefits for Employers

Through the pathways model, employers experience:

  • employees with specialized skills or post-secondary or industry credentials
  • motivated and engaged employees.
Program Organization
Overview

The CTS Compass above can assist students as they explore and discover their interests and passions.

As students move into the Middle Years, they begin to identify with one or more interest areas: business, communication, resources, technology and/or human service. As students enter senior high school and the CTS program, they begin to identify the occupational cluster or clusters that suit their interests and abilities. As students become more focused, they examine options for occupations based on the National Occupational Classification. With a career goal in mind, students can develop a pathway that leads them directly to an occupation or to post-secondary education.

The organization of the CTS program into clusters provides students, teachers and administrators with opportunities to create exploratory programs, in which students can sample courses of interest, or to use or create focused pathways that lead to specialized skills, external credentials or further education. Career guidance professionals may use this organizational structure to assist students in assessing their educational goals, interests, abilities and skills and to facilitate good matches to the many pathway options possible in the CTS clusters.

CTS Courses

CTS courses are competency-based instructional units defined by learning outcomes that identify what a student is expected to know and be able to do. Courses include outcomes with practical applications, and each course represents approximately 25 hours of access to instruction. CTS courses are weighted at 1 credit each and are divided into three levels of achievement: introductory, intermediate and advanced. Some courses require one or more prerequisites, which are essential for maintaining safety standards, appropriate instructional sequence and articulation with post-secondary programs. CTS courses can be selected by students in an exploratory fashion, or they can be taken as part of an intentional pathway.

For each course, the program of studies lists a general description, the general and specific outcomes, prerequisites and course parameters (e.g., recommendations regarding instructional qualifications, facilities and equipment). The general outcomes are presented in boldface, and the specific outcomes follow immediately in lightface.

Levels of Achievement

Courses are organized into three levels of achievement: introductory, intermediate and advanced. Levels of achievement are not indicators of grade levels. As students progress through the levels, they will be expected to meet higher standards and to demonstrate an increased degree of competence in both the general and specific outcomes.

Introductory level courses help students build daily living skills and form the basis for further learning. Introductory courses prepare students for further experiences in the cluster, pathway or occupational area.

Intermediate level courses build on the competencies developed at the introductory level. They provide a broader perspective, helping students recognize the wide range of related career opportunities available within the cluster.

Advanced level courses refine expertise and help prepare students for entry into the workplace or a related post-secondary program defined within the cluster.

CTS Clusters

A cluster is a group of CTS courses that represents occupations and broad industry commonalities. Clusters in CTS are aligned with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and function as an organizing tool for the CTS program. (For more information on the NOC, visit the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Web site at http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/).

The CTS program includes five clusters: Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT); Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH); Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC); Natural Resources (NAT); and Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT).

Clusters connect learning outcomes specific to the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for related occupational areas. Clusters:

  • help students choose curriculum and occupational fields for which they have interest and aptitude
  • provide a context for selecting courses specific to a pathway
  • help connect students with exploratory courses of study, allowing students to gain general, transferable skills
  • help students develop specialized skills and knowledge through pathways
  • focus teaching and learning by relating similar knowledge, linking shared skills, guiding career exploration, allowing students to make informed career choices, associating common interests and linking education with relevant real-world experiential activities.

The Five Clusters

Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology (BIT)
The focus of the BIT cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can implement efficient systems and strategies of management and marketing and use electronic technologies to collect, structure, manipulate, retrieve and communicate information within individual, family, workplace, community and global contexts.

Health, Recreation & Human Services (HRH)
The focus of the HRH cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can provide care and services for individuals and groups in a variety of industries, such as health care, recreation, cosmetology, the food industry and the legal system.

Media, Design & Communication Arts (MDC)
The focus of the MDC cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes so they can provide well designed and aesthetically effective communication solutions.

Natural Resources (NAT)
The focus of the NAT cluster is for students to develop and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work individually and collectively, as private citizens and as members of the work force, toward the conservation and responsible use of energy and natural resources.

Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation (TMT)
The focus of the TMT cluster is for students to develop and apply important knowledge, skills and attitudes relative to the manufacture and assembly of products from individual components and the processing of raw materials into products.

CTS Pathways

Many schools in North America and around the world are now providing students with opportunities to explore their career path through a variety of courses that are organized around common occupational areas. These pathways allow students to follow their natural skills, aptitudes and interests in an organized and progressive way as they work toward goals that may include university, college, apprenticeship training or moving directly into the work force.

Pathways are flexible and they permit students to:

  • explore an occupation or an interest area
  • gain an occupational or a specialized skill set required in the workplace
  • apply relevant learning from academic courses to real-life situations
  • focus their senior high school course plans into a career path.

The pathways model of CTS facilitates making connections between CTS courses and other subjects. Within each CTS cluster, the potential for several pathways exists. These pathways will address the specific skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a full range of career opportunities, including technical and professional career specialties. All pathways, with the exception of credentialed pathways, can be built and modified by students or teachers.

Sample Pathway (BIT): Business Basics

Note: A variety of sample pathways are provided in the Guide to Career and Technology Studies.

Pathways should be designed to prepare students to transition successfully from senior high school to post-secondary education or to employment in an occupational area. Links to post-secondary educational institutions, employers, industry groups and other stakeholders can be included within a pathway.

There are two possible kinds of pathways in the CTS program:

  • 1. Specialized skill pathways provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment or further education. These pathways can be customized to meet student, school or community program needs. Courses within such a pathway will prepare students for specific community or job-site skills.

  • 2. Credentialed pathways provide students with post-secondary and/or business and industry credentials or articulation. For students to obtain the desired credential or articulation, all specified course outcomes within the pathway must be met.
Meeting the Diverse Needs of Alberta's Students

Alberta schools include students from a rich variety of backgrounds. These students have a wide range of abilities and needs. Like all school programs, the CTS program has been developed with this diversity in mind. Teachers and instructors should be aware of the individual needs of their students and adapt their instruction and programming accordingly.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Students

FNMI students in northern and western Canada come from diverse geographic areas with varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Teachers and instructors need to understand the diversity of these students’ cultures and experiences. They also need to understand that there are values and cultural traditions shared amongst many Aboriginal Canadians, including the importance of family and the role of Elders in guiding and supporting young people.

FNMI students often have a holistic view of learning—they look for connections through experiential learning. Such connections can be made within the real-world, experiential CTS program. Traditionally, in FNMI cultures, little emphasis was placed upon the written word. Still today, oral communication and practical applications and experiences are important to student learning and understanding. A variety of teaching and assessment strategies can help build upon the diverse knowledge, cultures, communication styles, skills, attitudes, experiences and learning styles of FNMI students.

English as a Second Language or French as a Second Language Students

Immigrants to Alberta come from many different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Many of these new arrivals become students in Alberta schools, yet their knowledge of English or French may be minimal. Some students who have lived in Canada their entire lives may also be learning to speak English or French as a second (or third) language. The variety of teaching and assessment strategies that can be used in the CTS program may help build upon the diverse knowledge, cultures, communication styles, skills, attitudes, experiences and learning styles of these students.

Students Who Have an Individualized Program Plan (IPP)

Students who have been identified as having special education needs will have an Individualized Program Plan (IPP), which should be used to guide teachers’ planning and instruction. The needs of these students vary greatly from one individual to the next and may range from physical adaptations to the environment or equipment, to arranging for special testing accommodations.

Cook Apprenticeship (CKA)
CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisites:

  • CKA3900: Apprenticeship Safety
  • Food safety course certificate provided under the Food Regulation (Alberta Regulation 31/2006) through an Alberta Health Services approved sanitation and hygiene training program (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/wf/eph/wf-eh-food-safety-courses-approved-alberta.pdf).

Description: Students develop skills and abilities in the foodservice industry as they develop safe and efficient work habits.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Tools and Equipment 180101f; Kitchen Fundamentals 180101g; Weights and Measures 180101i

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. use the tools and equipment standard for the cook trade
    • 1.1 use hand tools, small wares and knives, including:
      • 1.1.1 aluminum and stainless steel pots and pans
      • 1.1.2 stainless steel, glass and plastic bowls
      • 1.1.3 scales
      • 1.1.4 volume measures
      • 1.1.5 measuring cups and measuring spoons
      • 1.1.6 portion scoops
      • 1.1.7 thermometers
      • 1.1.8 knives of various lengths, shapes and sizes
      • 1.1.9 sharpening devices
      • 1.1.10 peelers and zesters
      • 1.1.11 spatulas, spoons and skimmers
      • 1.1.12 tongs and whips
      • 1.1.13 strainers, sieves and colanders
      • 1.1.14 food mills, ricers and graters
    • 1.2 use processing equipment, including:
      • 1.2.1 meat slicers
      • 1.2.2 mixers
      • 1.2.3 blenders
      • 1.2.4 food choppers
      • 1.2.5 meat grinders
      • 1.2.6 food processors
      • 1.2.7 band saws
      • 1.2.8 tomato slicers
    • 1.3 use cooking equipment, including:
      • 1.3.1 stoves
      • 1.3.2 ovens
      • 1.3.3 steam cabinets
      • 1.3.4 steam kettles
      • 1.3.5 deep fat fryers
      • 1.3.6 griddles
      • 1.3.7 grills and broilers
    • 1.4 use rethermalizing and holding equipment, including:
      • 1.4.1 steam or hot holding tables
      • 1.4.2 chafing dishes
      • 1.4.3 cold holding tables
    • 1.5 use dishwashing and sanitizing equipment
    • 1.6 use beverage dispensing equipment, including:
      • 1.6.1 coffee brew machines and service carousels
      • 1.6.2 juice dispensers
      • 1.6.3 beverage guns
      • 1.6.4 refrigerated dairy dispensers
    • 1.7 use exhaust fans, hoods and ventilation systems
    • 1.8 use coolers and freezers

  • 2. describe a professional kitchen
    • 2.1 describe the classical brigade, including:
      • 2.1.1 chef
      • 2.1.2 sous-chef
      • 2.1.3 saucier
      • 2.1.4 poissonier
      • 2.1.5 entremetier
      • 2.1.6 rôtisseur
      • 2.1.7 garde manger
      • 2.1.8 pâtissier
      • 2.1.9 tournant
    • 2.2 describe the guild system
    • 2.3 discuss the forebears of modern cooking, including:
      • 2.3.1 Marie-Antoine Carême
      • 2.3.2 Auguste Escoffier
      • 2.3.3 Fernand Point
    • 2.4 discuss basic kitchen terminology
    • 2.5 describe the structure and function in traditional and modern kitchens, including:
      • 2.5.1 the Alberta Occupational Profiles for cook and chef profiles
      • 2.5.2 common job titles
    • 2.6 describe how to work safely in a professional kitchen, paying special attention to:
      • 2.6.1 knife sharpening
      • 2.6.2 lifting
      • 2.6.3 burn prevention
      • 2.6.4 preventing slips and falls
      • 2.6.5 safety guards, guides and plungers

  • 3. perform calculations using the metric and US standard systems
    • 3.1 use the metric system to perform foodservice calculations, including:
      • 3.1.1 volume measurement
      • 3.1.2 weight measurement
      • 3.1.3 linear measurement
      • 3.1.4 area measurement
      • 3.1.5 volume (capacity) measurement
      • 3.1.6 mass (weight)
      • 3.1.7 temperature
    • 3.2 describe the US standard system as it relates to foodservice calculations, including:
      • 3.2.1 linear (length) measurement
      • 3.2.2 area measurement
      • 3.2.3 volume (capacity) measurement
      • 3.2.4 mass (weight)
      • 3.2.5 temperature
      • 3.2.6 measurement conversions
    • 3.3 identify the differences of the US standard and imperial systems, including:
      • 3.3.1 gallons
      • 3.3.2 quarts
      • 3.3.3 pints

  • 4. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 4.1.1 communicate
      • 4.1.2 manage information
      • 4.1.3 use numbers
      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 4.2.2 be responsible
      • 4.2.3 be adaptable
      • 4.2.4 learn continuously
      • 4.2.5 work safely
    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 4.3.1 work with others
      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3406: Kitchen Mathematics

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students develop a basic understanding of the mathematics required in every aspect of the foodservices industry.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Basic Kitchen Mathematics 180101h

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. perform basic mathematic calculations for foodservice
    • 1.1 establish item cost, utilizing:
      • 1.1.1 invoices
      • 1.1.2 per unit cost
      • 1.1.3 additional costs such as delivery charges
    • 1.2 calculate yields, utilizing:
      • 1.2.1 AP (as purchased) weight
      • 1.2.2 EP (edible portion) weight
      • 1.2.3 trim loss
    • 1.3 cost a recipe, using these steps:
      • 1.3.1 determine ingredient amounts required (from a standardized recipe)
      • 1.3.2 calculate EP price per unit for each ingredient
      • 1.3.3 multiply EP cost by the ingredient amount for each item
      • 1.3.4 add the ingredient costs together
      • 1.3.5 account for condiment allowances such as herbs, spices and seasonings
      • 1.3.6 calculate final recipe cost
    • 1.4 establish selling price, utilizing:
      • 1.4.1 food cost
      • 1.4.2 labour cost
      • 1.4.3 operating cost
      • 1.4.4 net profit
    • 1.5 perform recipe conversions, considering:
      • 1.5.1 evaporation
      • 1.5.2 time
      • 1.5.3 equipment
      • 1.5.4 seasoning

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3411: Meats & Seafood 1

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students develop skills and abilities to recognize products and to learn how products are utilized and handled to ensure foods are safe and wholesome to consume. Students also learn the essentials of pre-cut portions of meat, poultry and fish products in preparing quality, cost-effective menu items.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Purchasing, Grading, Handling and Storage 180102a; Portioning 180102b

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. demonstrate purchasing, grading, handling and storage techniques
    • 1.1 describe grading, quality factors and purchasing standards for meat, including:
      • 1.1.1 beef
      • 1.1.2 pork
      • 1.1.3 veal
      • 1.1.4 lamb
    • 1.2 describe grading, quality factors and purchasing standards for fish, seafood and shellfish
    • 1.3 describe grading, quality factors and purchasing standards for poultry
    • 1.4 describe grading, quality factors and purchasing standards for a variety of meats, including:
      • 1.4.1 liver
      • 1.4.2 kidney
      • 1.4.3 sweetbread
      • 1.4.4 heart
      • 1.4.5 tongue
      • 1.4.6 oxtail
      • 1.4.7 tripe
    • 1.5 use handling and storage procedures for meat, including:
      • 1.5.1 fresh meats
      • 1.5.2 frozen meats
    • 1.6 use handling and storage procedures for poultry, including:
      • 1.6.1 fresh poultry
      • 1.6.2 frozen poultry
    • 1.7 use handling and storage procedures for fish, seafood and shellfish, including:
      • 1.7.1 fresh product
      • 1.7.2 frozen product
    • 1.8 use handling and storage procedures for a variety of meats

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3416: Meats & Seafood 2

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students develop skills and abilities to recognize products and to learn how products are utilized and handled to ensure foods are safe and wholesome to consume. Students also learn the essentials of pre-cut portions of meat, poultry and fish products in preparing quality, cost-effective menu items.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Purchasing, Grading, Handling and Storage 180102a; Portioning 180102b

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare primal and fabricated cuts
    • 1.1 identify primal and fabricated cuts of meat, including:
      • 1.1.1 front quarter and hind quarter for beef
      • 1.1.2 shoulder, loin, leg and belly for pork
      • 1.1.3 cured and smoked pork products
      • 1.1.4 leg, shank, whole loin and foreshank for veal
      • 1.1.5 leg, whole loin, front, shank and breast for lamb
    • 1.2 identify primal and fabricated cuts of poultry
    • 1.3 identify fabricated cuts of fish, seafood and shellfish, including:
      • 1.3.1 round fish
      • 1.3.2 flat fish
      • 1.3.3 mollusks
      • 1.3.4 crustaceans
    • 1.4 identify fabricated cuts of a variety of meats, including:
      • 1.4.1 liver
      • 1.4.2 kidney
      • 1.4.3 sweetbread
      • 1.4.4 heart
      • 1.4.5 tongue
      • 1.4.6 oxtail
      • 1.4.7 tripe
    • 1.5 prepare fabricated cuts of meat, understanding:
      • 1.5.1 collagen and elastin connective tissue
      • 1.5.2 protein fibres and grain of meat
      • 1.5.3 cutting techniques
    • 1.6 prepare fabricated cuts of poultry, including:
      • 1.6.1 whole chicken
      • 1.6.2 splits
      • 1.6.3 quarters
      • 1.6.4 eight-piece cut
      • 1.6.5 nine-piece cut
    • 1.7 prepare fabricated cuts of fish, seafood and shellfish, including:
      • 1.7.1 filleting a fish
      • 1.7.2 portioning
      • 1.7.3 cleaning, shucking and pealing various shellfish
    • 1.8 prepare fabricated cuts of a variety of meats, including:
      • 1.8.1 cleaning
      • 1.8.2 removing skin and/or veins
      • 1.8.3 portioning

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3421: Cooking Proteins 1

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students develop skills and abilities in using seasonings, flavourings and marinades. Students learn to use, cook and handle proteins properly.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Preparation and Seasoning 180103a; Cooking, Holding and Serving Techniques 180103b

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. select seasonings, flavourings and marinades
    • 1.1 describe the effects of heat and cold on seasonings, flavourings and marinades
    • 1.2 explain the differences between seasonings, flavourings and marinades
    • 1.3 use seasonings, flavours and marinades, including:
      • 1.3.1 salts
      • 1.3.2 peppers
      • 1.3.3 lemon juice
      • 1.3.4 monosodium glutamate (MSG)
      • 1.3.5 herbs
      • 1.3.6 spices
      • 1.3.7 extracts
      • 1.3.8 condiments
      • 1.3.9 oils
      • 1.3.10 acids
      • 1.3.11 dry rubs and dry cures
      • 1.3.12 wet marinades
      • 1.3.13 brines
    • 1.4 describe the five components of taste, understanding:
      • 1.4.1 sweet
      • 1.4.2 sour
      • 1.4.3 bitter
      • 1.4.4 saltiness
      • 1.4.5 umami

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3426: Cooking Proteins 2

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students develop skills and abilities in using seasonings, flavourings and marinades. Students learn to use, cook and handle proteins properly.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Preparation and Seasoning 180103a; Cooking, Holding and Serving Techniques 180103b

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. demonstrate cooking methods, holding and serving techniques
    • 1.1 use the dry heat method of cooking, including:
      • 1.1.1 conduction
      • 1.1.2 convection
      • 1.1.3 radiation
    • 1.2 use the moist heat method of cooking, including:
      • 1.2.1 boiling
      • 1.2.2 simmering
      • 1.2.3 poaching
      • 1.2.4 steaming
    • 1.3 use the combination method of cooking, including:
      • 1.3.1 braising
      • 1.3.2 pot roasting
      • 1.3.3 stewing
    • 1.4 use holding and resting techniques
    • 1.5 use testing and doneness techniques, including:
      • 1.5.1 cooking to an internal temperature
      • 1.5.2 checking for visual changes
      • 1.5.3 checking for textural changes
    • 1.6 carve and slice a variety of items, including:
      • 1.6.1 meats
      • 1.6.2 poultry
      • 1.6.3 fish
    • 1.7 use presentation techniques for service, including:
      • 1.7.1 buffet service
      • 1.7.2 traditional plating styles
      • 1.7.3 contemporary plating arrangements
    • 1.8 demonstrate appropriate holding and serving techniques, including:
      • 1.8.1 warming cabinets
      • 1.8.2 bains-marie
      • 1.8.3 steam tables
      • 1.8.4 chafing dishes
      • 1.8.5 heat lamps and coils
    • 1.9 use rethermalizing techniques, by completing the following steps:
      • 1.9.1 food preparation and cooking
      • 1.9.2 cooling
      • 1.9.3 plating and portioning
      • 1.9.4 rethermalizing
      • 1.9.5 garnishing and completion

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3431: Stocks & Soups

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students learn how to prepare stocks and soups.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Stocks 180104a; Soups 180104c

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare basic stocks
    • 1.1 use mirepoix, including:
      • 1.1.1 regular mirepoix
      • 1.1.2 white mirepoix
      • 1.1.3 vegetable trimmings
    • 1.2 use a bouquet garni
    • 1.3 use a sachet
    • 1.4 use an onion clouté
    • 1.5 use onion brûlée
    • 1.6 cook white stock
    • 1.7 cook brown stock
    • 1.8 cook fish stock
    • 1.9 cook multipurpose and specific-use vegetable stock
    • 1.10 use appropriate cooling, venting and handling procedures, including:
      • 1.10.1 skimming
      • 1.10.2 straining
      • 1.10.3 degreasing
      • 1.10.4 ice bath
    • 1.11 use storage procedures for stocks

  • 2. prepare basic soups
    • 2.1 prepare thick soups, including:
      • 2.1.1 cream soups
      • 2.1.2 purées
      • 2.1.3 chowders
      • 2.1.4 bisques
    • 2.2 prepare thin and clear soups, including:
      • 2.2.1 broths
      • 2.2.2 consommés
    • 2.3 prepare ethnic soups, including:
      • 2.3.1 borscht
      • 2.3.2 French onion
      • 2.3.3 gumbo
      • 2.3.4 vichyssoise
    • 2.4 present a variety of finished basic soups, showing an understanding of:
      • 2.4.1 flavour, consistency, body and appearance of soups including colour, clarity and finish
      • 2.4.2 garnishes and presentation methods

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3436: Thickeners & Sauces

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students learn how to use thickening and binding agents and how to prepare sauces that enhance the flavour of meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and pasta.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Thickening and Binding Agents 180104b; Sauces 180104d

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare binding agents
    • 1.1 prepare roux, including:
      • 1.1.1 white roux
      • 1.1.2 blonde roux
      • 1.1.3 brown roux
    • 1.2 prepare beurre manié
    • 1.3 prepare slurry using various ingredients, including:
      • 1.3.1 cornstarch
      • 1.3.2 arrowroot
      • 1.3.3 waxy maize
      • 1.3.4 various liquids including juice, stock, milk and wine
    • 1.4 prepare a whitewash
    • 1.5 prepare a liaison
    • 1.6 use ready-to-use and instant thickening agents, which may include:
      • 1.6.1 modified starches
      • 1.6.2 pre-gelatinized starches
      • 1.6.3 pudding mixes
      • 1.6.4 fruit glazes
      • 1.6.5 bread crumbs
      • 1.6.6 instant mashed potatoes
    • 1.7 prepare a panade
    • 1.8 prepare an egg binding agent

  • 2. prepare basic sauces, pan gravies and their derivatives
    • 2.1 prepare veloutés and their derivatives, including:
      • 2.1.1 mushroom sauce
      • 2.1.2 aurora sauce
      • 2.1.3 Hungarian sauce
    • 2.2 prepare béchamel and its derivatives, including:
      • 2.2.1 cream sauce
      • 2.2.2 cheddar sauce
      • 2.2.3 soubise sauce
    • 2.3 prepare tomato sauce and its derivatives, including:
      • 2.3.1 Spanish sauce
      • 2.3.2 Creole sauce
    • 2.4 prepare espagnole and its derivatives, including:
      • 2.4.1 mushroom sauce
      • 2.4.2 poivrade sauce
      • 2.4.3 Madeira
    • 2.5 prepare hollandaise sauce and its derivatives, including:
      • 2.5.1 maltaise
      • 2.5.2 mousseline
    • 2.6 prepare pan gravy
    • 2.7 prepare au jus and jus lié
    • 2.8 prepare finished basic sauces, pan gravies and their derivatives using a variety of techniques, including:
      • 2.8.1 reduction
      • 2.8.2 deglazing
      • 2.8.3 straining
      • 2.8.4 degreasing
      • 2.8.5 enriching
      • 2.8.6 seasoning

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3441: Fruits & Vegetables

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students learn how to purchase, handle, store, cut and cook fruits and vegetables.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Purchasing Specifications and Storing Procedures 180105a; Vegetable Cuts 180105b; Fruits and Vegetables 180105c

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. use proper purchasing specifications and storage procedures
    • 1.1 describe purchasing specifications and quality standards for vegetables, including:
      • 1.1.1 fresh vegetables (processed and unprocessed)
      • 1.1.2 frozen vegetables
      • 1.1.3 canned vegetables
      • 1.1.4 dried vegetables
    • 1.2 describe purchasing specifications and quality standards for fruit, including:
      • 1.2.1 pomaceaous fruits
      • 1.2.2 citrus fruits
      • 1.2.3 berries
      • 1.2.4 grapes
      • 1.2.5 stone fruits
      • 1.2.6 melons
      • 1.2.7 tropical fruits
      • 1.2.8 frozen fruits
      • 1.2.9 canned fruits
      • 1.2.10 dried fruits
    • 1.3 describe purchasing specifications and quality standards for potatoes and potato products, including:
      • 1.3.1 new potatoes or creamers
      • 1.3.2 red potatoes
      • 1.3.3 white/yellow potatoes
      • 1.3.4 russet (or Idaho) potatoes
      • 1.3.5 fingerling potatoes
      • 1.3.6 purple (or blue) potatoes
      • 1.3.7 sweet potatoes
      • 1.3.8 yams
      • 1.3.9 fresh potato products
      • 1.3.10 frozen potato products
      • 1.3.11 canned potatoes
      • 1.3.12 dried potato products
    • 1.4 describe purchasing specifications and quality standards for pasta, including:
      • 1.4.1 fresh pasta
      • 1.4.2 frozen pasta
      • 1.4.3 dried pasta
    • 1.5 describe purchasing specifications and quality standards for rice, including:
      • 1.5.1 long, medium and short grain classifications
      • 1.5.2 brown rice
      • 1.5.3 white rice
      • 1.5.4 converted or parboiled rice
      • 1.5.5 instant rice
      • 1.5.6 wild rice
    • 1.6 use proper storage and rotation techniques for vegetables
    • 1.7 use proper storage and rotation techniques for fruit
    • 1.8 use proper storage and rotation techniques for potatoes
    • 1.9 use proper storage and rotation techniques for pasta
    • 1.10 use proper storage and rotation techniques for rice

  • 2. demonstrate traditional vegetable cuts
    • 2.1 demonstrate bâton and bâtonnet cuts
    • 2.2 demonstrate large and medium dices
    • 2.3 demonstrate the allumette and julienne cuts
    • 2.4 demonstrate small dice and brunoise
    • 2.5 demonstrate the paysanne cut
    • 2.6 demonstrate the château cut
    • 2.7 demonstrate the chiffonade cut
    • 2.8 demonstrate the concassé method

  • 3. prepare basic fruit and vegetable dishes
    • 3.1 cook a variety of fruit and vegetable dishes using the moist heat method of cooking, including:
      • 3.1.1 boiling
      • 3.1.2 blanching or par-cooking
      • 3.1.3 simmering
      • 3.1.4 poaching
      • 3.1.5 steaming
    • 3.2 cook a variety of fruit and vegetable dishes using the dry heat method of cooking, including:
      • 3.2.1 roasting
      • 3.2.2 baking
      • 3.2.3 broiling
      • 3.2.4 grilling
      • 3.2.5 deep frying
      • 3.2.6 griddling
      • 3.2.7 pan frying
      • 3.2.8 sautéing
    • 3.3 cook a variety of fruit and vegetable dishes using the combination method of cooking, including:
      • 3.3.1 poêléing
      • 3.3.2 braising
      • 3.3.3 stewing
    • 3.4 describe preservation techniques to preserve colour, texture, flavour and nutritional value of fruit and cooked vegetables, including:
      • 3.4.1 immersing vegetables in cold water
      • 3.4.2 wrapping vegetables
      • 3.4.3 using vacuum packing
      • 3.4.4 blanching
      • 3.4.5 using lemon or lime juices or other forms of citric acid
      • 3.4.6 using uniform cutting techniques
      • 3.4.7 cooking vegetables separately
      • 3.4.8 cooking by adding vegetables in intervals
      • 3.4.9 scoring vegetables
      • 3.4.10 reducing cooking times
      • 3.4.11 using salted water
      • 3.4.12 steaming vegetables; e.g., lower cooking temperatures, cook vegetables quickly
      • 3.4.13 stir frying vegetables
      • 3.4.14 peeling the vegetables

  • 4. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 4.1.1 communicate
      • 4.1.2 manage information
      • 4.1.3 use numbers
      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 4.2.2 be responsible
      • 4.2.3 be adaptable
      • 4.2.4 learn continuously
      • 4.2.5 work safely
    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 4.3.1 work with others
      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3446: Starches & Salads

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students learn how to cook potato, pasta and rice dishes as well as learn how to prepare salads and make sandwiches.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification as a cook.

ILM Resources: Potato, Pasta and Rice 180105d; Salads and Dressings 180105e; Sandwiches, Spreads and Fillings 180105f

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare potato, pasta and rice dishes
    • 1.1 cook potato dishes, using a variety of methods:
      • 1.1.1 boiling
      • 1.1.2 steaming
      • 1.1.3 deep frying
      • 1.1.4 sautéing
      • 1.1.5 pan-frying
      • 1.1.6 baking
      • 1.1.7 roasting
    • 1.2 cook pasta dishes
    • 1.3 cook rice dishes, using a variety of methods:
      • 1.3.1 simmering
      • 1.3.2 steaming
      • 1.3.3 baking
      • 1.3.4 fried rice

  • 2. prepare salads and dressings
    • 2.1 describe the basic structure of salads
    • 2.2 describe the classifications of salads, including:
      • 2.2.1 green salads
      • 2.2.2 fruit salads
      • 2.2.3 vegetable salads
      • 2.2.4 starch- and grain-based salads
      • 2.2.5 protein-based salads
    • 2.3 select ingredients for salad preparation, including:
      • 2.3.1 lettuces and other leafy vegetables
      • 2.3.2 raw, cooked, canned and frozen vegetables
      • 2.3.3 dried vegetables
      • 2.3.4 fresh, canned and dried fruits
      • 2.3.5 starches
      • 2.3.6 proteins
      • 2.3.7 croutons
      • 2.3.8 salad dressings
    • 2.4 complete salad mise en place, preparing:
      • 2.4.1 greens
      • 2.4.2 fruit
      • 2.4.3 vegetables
      • 2.4.4 starches and grains
      • 2.4.5 proteins
    • 2.5 use correct storage and temperature techniques for salad ingredients
    • 2.6 prepare permanent emulsified dressings
    • 2.7 prepare temporary emulsified dressings
    • 2.8 prepare cooked dressings
    • 2.9 prepare dairy-based dressings
    • 2.10 prepare green salads, including:
      • 2.10.1 tossed green salad
      • 2.10.2 spinach salad
      • 2.10.3 mesclun and blended salads
      • 2.10.4 Caesar salad
    • 2.11 prepare fruit salads
    • 2.12 prepare starch- and grain-based salads, including:
      • 2.12.1 potato salad
      • 2.12.2 mixed bean salad
      • 2.12.3 pasta salad
    • 2.13 prepare vegetable salads, including:
      • 2.13.1 coleslaw
      • 2.13.2 marinated vegetable salad
      • 2.13.3 Greek salad
    • 2.14 prepare protein-based salads, including:
      • 2.14.1 taco salad
      • 2.14.2 egg salad
      • 2.14.3 salad niçoise
      • 2.14.4 Cobb salad
    • 2.15 present salads and dressings, considering:
      • 2.15.1 function
      • 2.15.2 ingredients
      • 2.15.3 structure
      • 2.15.4 taste
      • 2.15.5 salad bar preparation

  • 3. prepare sandwiches, spreads and fillings
    • 3.1 select bread and baked products for sandwich preparation
    • 3.2 prepare sandwich fillings, spreads and garnishes
    • 3.3 follow assembly and cutting procedures
    • 3.4 use various cooking techniques in sandwich preparation, including:
      • 3.4.1 closed sandwiches
      • 3.4.2 open-face sandwiches
      • 3.4.3 grilled sandwiches
      • 3.4.4 baked sandwiches
    • 3.5 prepare a variety of sandwiches, including:
      • 3.5.1 regular sandwiches
      • 3.5.2 open-face sandwiches
      • 3.5.3 layer sandwiches
      • 3.5.4 tea sandwiches
      • 3.5.5 wrap-style sandwiches
    • 3.6 use proper wrapping and storage procedures
    • 3.7 present sandwiches, spreads and fillings

  • 4. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 4.1.1 communicate
      • 4.1.2 manage information
      • 4.1.3 use numbers
      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 4.2.2 be responsible
      • 4.2.3 be adaptable
      • 4.2.4 learn continuously
      • 4.2.5 work safely
    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 4.3.1 work with others
      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3451: Breakfast & Dairy

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation

Description: Students learn how to plan and prepare traditional breakfast dishes as well as learn how to use dairy products for cooking and baking.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification in the cook trade.

ILM Resources: Breakfast 180106a; Dairy and Beverages 180106b; Evaluate Value-Added Products 180106c

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare traditional breakfast dishes
    • 1.1 prepare poached and boiled eggs
    • 1.2 prepare omelettes, including:
      • 1.2.1 French-style omelette
      • 1.2.2 rolled or folded omelette
      • 1.2.3 flat omelette
    • 1.3 prepare fried eggs, including:
      • 1.3.1 sunny side up
      • 1.3.2 basted
      • 1.3.3 over easy
      • 1.3.4 over medium
      • 1.3.5 over hard
      • 1.3.6 shirred
    • 1.4 prepare scrambled eggs
    • 1.5 prepare breakfast meats, including:
      • 1.5.1 side bacon
      • 1.5.2 back bacon
      • 1.5.3 ham
      • 1.5.4 sausages
    • 1.6 prepare hot and cold cereals
    • 1.7 prepare waffles
    • 1.8 prepare pancakes and crepes
    • 1.9 prepare French toast
    • 1.10 use breakfast accompaniments, including syrup, preserves and flavoured butters
    • 1.11 prepare breakfast garnishes, which may include:
      • 1.11.1 icing sugar
      • 1.11.2 fresh fruit toppings
      • 1.11.3 chopped chives
      • 1.11.4 sprigs of fresh dill
      • 1.11.5 salad cups
    • 1.12 present finished traditional breakfast dishes, including:
      • 1.12.1 plated
      • 1.12.2 buffet
      • 1.12.3 continental

  • 2. identify dairy products, coffee, tea and juices for service
    • 2.1 describe the properties of unfermented dairy products, including:
      • 2.1.1 fresh milk varieties
      • 2.1.2 canned milk
      • 2.1.3 dried milk
      • 2.1.4 cream
      • 2.1.5 whipping cream
      • 2.1.6 butter
    • 2.2 describe the properties of fermented dairy products, including:
      • 2.2.1 sour cream
      • 2.2.2 crème fraîche
      • 2.2.3 buttermilk
      • 2.2.4 yogurt
    • 2.3 identify coffee and tea varieties and describe hot chocolate
    • 2.4 describe the effects of brewing time and temperature on the preparation of coffee, including:
      • 2.4.1 types of grinds
      • 2.4.2 brewing methods
      • 2.4.3 type and temperature of water
      • 2.4.4 holding time
    • 2.5 present coffee, tea and assorted juices, including:
      • 2.5.1 self-serve and served presentation
      • 2.5.2 hot tea and iced tea
      • 2.5.3 fruit and vegetable juices
      • 2.5.4 fresh, frozen and bottled (canned) products

  • 3. evaluate value-added products
    • 3.1 evaluate the value and quality of ready-to-use products, including:
      • 3.1.1 product quality and consistency
      • 3.1.2 cost and convenience
      • 3.1.3 consumer demand
      • 3.1.4 customer perception and acceptance
    • 3.2 evaluate the value and quality of ready-to-serve products, including:
      • 3.2.1 fresh
      • 3.2.2 frozen
      • 3.2.3 dried
      • 3.2.4 canned
    • 3.3 evaluate the value and quality of ready-to-heat products
    • 3.4 evaluate the value and quality of ready-to-cook products, including:
      • 3.4.1 the effects of freezing foods
      • 3.4.2 the best before date concerns
      • 3.4.3 temperature and time requirements
      • 3.4.4 aroma and odour
      • 3.4.5 taste and flavour
      • 3.4.6 texture and appearance
      • 3.4.7 healthfulness

  • 4. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 4.1.1 communicate
      • 4.1.2 manage information
      • 4.1.3 use numbers
      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 4.2.2 be responsible
      • 4.2.3 be adaptable
      • 4.2.4 learn continuously
      • 4.2.5 work safely
    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 4.3.1 work with others
      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3456: Introduction to Baking

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisites:

  • CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation
  • CKA3406: Kitchen Mathematics

Description: Students learn the functions of ingredients as well as how to convert formulas and apply accurate measuring and mixing methods to the process of baking.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification in the cook trade.

ILM Resources: Principles of Baking 180107a

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. describe the ingredients and procedures used in a bakeshop
    • 1.1 describe the properties of different flours, including:
      • 1.1.1 cake flour
      • 1.1.2 pastry flour
      • 1.1.3 all-purpose flour
      • 1.1.4 bread flour
      • 1.1.5 whole wheat flour
    • 1.2 describe the properties of sugars and sweeteners, including:
      • 1.2.1 granulated sugar
      • 1.2.2 brown sugar
      • 1.2.3 demerara sugar
      • 1.2.4 icing sugar
      • 1.2.5 castor sugar
      • 1.2.6 honey
      • 1.2.7 corn syrup
      • 1.2.8 molasses
      • 1.2.9 maple syrup
      • 1.2.10 simple syrup
    • 1.3 describe the properties of starches, including:
      • 1.3.1 cornstarch
      • 1.3.2 waxy maize
      • 1.3.3 modified starches
      • 1.3.4 tapioca
      • 1.3.5 arrowroot
      • 1.3.6 rice, potato and bean starches
    • 1.4 describe the properties of fats, shortenings and oils, including:
      • 1.4.1 butter
      • 1.4.2 margarine
      • 1.4.3 all-purpose and emulsified shortening
      • 1.4.4 lard
      • 1.4.5 saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils
    • 1.5 describe the properties of dairy products, including:
      • 1.5.1 milk
      • 1.5.2 cream
      • 1.5.3 butter
      • 1.5.4 buttermilk
      • 1.5.5 cheese
      • 1.5.6 sour cream
      • 1.5.7 yogurt
      • 1.5.8 evaporated and condensed milk
    • 1.6 describe the properties of eggs
    • 1.7 describe the properties of flavourings, including:
      • 1.7.1 salt
      • 1.7.2 spices
      • 1.7.3 herbs
      • 1.7.4 extracts and emulsions
      • 1.7.5 liquors and liqueurs
      • 1.7.6 chocolate and cocoa
    • 1.8 describe the properties of leavening agents, including:
      • 1.8.1 active dry and instant yeast
      • 1.8.2 fresh or compressed yeast
      • 1.8.3 egg foams
      • 1.8.4 baking soda
      • 1.8.5 baking powder
      • 1.8.6 cream of tartar
    • 1.9 perform recipe conversions
    • 1.10 scale and measure ingredients for recipes
    • 1.11 use correct mixing methods, including:
      • 1.11.1 biscuit, muffin and creaming methods
      • 1.11.2 straight, sponge and rolled-in dough methods
      • 1.11.3 egg foams mixing methods (e.g., genoise, sponge, angel food and chiffon cakes)
      • 1.11.4 high-fat cake or two-stage mixing method

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3461: Breads & Cookies

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisites:

  • CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation
  • CKA3456: Introduction to Baking

Description: Students learn how to prepare yeast products as well as cookies and quick breads.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification in the cook trade.

ILM Resources: Yeast Products 180107b; Cookies and Quick Breads 180107c

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare yeast products
    • 1.1 bake loaves, displaying an understanding of:
      • 1.1.1 types of yeast
      • 1.1.2 types of dough
      • 1.1.3 yeast dough temperatures
      • 1.1.4 mixing methods
      • 1.1.5 portioning
      • 1.1.6 shaping
      • 1.1.7 proofing
      • 1.1.8 baking
      • 1.1.9 cooling
      • 1.1.10 storing
    • 1.2 bake buns, including:
      • 1.2.1 round buns such as crusty and pan buns
      • 1.2.2 shaped buns such as knotted buns, cinnamon rolls and brioche
    • 1.3 bake frozen dough

  • 2. prepare cookies and quick breads
    • 2.1 bake quick breads using the muffin method, including:
      • 2.1.1 muffins
      • 2.1.2 waffles
      • 2.1.3 pancakes
      • 2.1.4 biscuits
      • 2.1.5 loaf breads
      • 2.1.6 coffee cakes
      • 2.1.7 popovers or Yorkshire puddings
    • 2.2 bake quick breads using the biscuit method such as biscuits and scones
    • 2.3 bake dropped cookies, utilizing the:
      • 2.3.1 one-step method
      • 2.3.2 creaming method
      • 2.3.3 sponge method
    • 2.4 bake rolled cookies
    • 2.5 bake piped cookies
    • 2.6 bake refrigerated or frozen cookies
    • 2.7 bake wafer cookies
    • 2.8 bake bar cookies or squares, including:
      • 2.8.1 lemon bars (with shortbread crust)
      • 2.8.2 brownies
      • 2.8.3 Nanaimo bars
      • 2.8.4 biscotti

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3466: Pies & Fillings

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisites:

  • CKA3401: Kitchen Orientation
  • CKA3456: Introduction to Baking

Description: Students learn how to prepare a variety of pies and pie fillings.

Parameters: Access to a commercial food preparation facility and to instruction from an individual with journeyperson certification in the cook trade.

ILM Resources: Pies, Fillings and Finishing Techniques 180107d

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. prepare pies and fillings
    • 1.1 prepare basic pie dough, including:
      • 1.1.1 flaky pastry
      • 1.1.2 mealy pastry
      • 1.1.3 short or sweet dough pastry
    • 1.2 prepare pie crusts, including:
      • 1.2.1 baked crusts
      • 1.2.2 unbaked crusts
      • 1.2.3 double-crust pies
      • 1.2.4 lattice-top pies
      • 1.2.5 streusel-top crusts
      • 1.2.6 crumb crusts
    • 1.3 prepare pie fillings, including:
      • 1.3.1 fruit fillings using fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruit
      • 1.3.2 cooked juice, cooked fruit and baked fruit
      • 1.3.3 baked custard fillings
      • 1.3.4 shirred custard fillings
      • 1.3.5 chiffon custard fillings
    • 1.4 demonstrate basic finishing techniques, including:
      • 1.4.1 various cream methods
      • 1.4.2 meringue method
      • 1.4.3 chocolate filigree, shavings or curls

  • 2. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 2.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 2.1.1 communicate
      • 2.1.2 manage information
      • 2.1.3 use numbers
      • 2.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 2.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 2.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 2.2.2 be responsible
      • 2.2.3 be adaptable
      • 2.2.4 learn continuously
      • 2.2.5 work safely
    • 2.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 2.3.1 work with others
      • 2.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 3. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 3.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 3.2 identify steps to achieve goals
CKA3560: CKA Practicum A

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: None

Description: Students, on the work site, continue to develop and refine those competencies developed in related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) occupational areas, previous practicums and other experiences.

Parameters: This course should be accessed only by students continuing to work toward attaining a recognized credential offered by an agency external to the school. Practicum courses extend the competencies developed in related CTS occupational areas. The practicum courses may not be delivered as stand-alone courses and may not be combined with core courses. This course may not be used in conjunction with Registered Apprenticeship Program courses. This practicum course may be delivered on- or off-campus. Instruction must be delivered by a qualified teacher with journeyperson certification or an experienced professional with journeyperson certification, who is under the supervision of the qualified teacher; both must be authorized to supervise trainees for the external credential.

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. perform assigned tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively, as required by the agency granting credentials
    • 1.1 identify regulations and regulatory bodies related to the credential
    • 1.2 describe personal roles and responsibilities, including
      • 1.2.1 key responsibilities
      • 1.2.2 support functions/responsibilities
      • 1.2.3 code of ethics
    • 1.3 describe personal work responsibilities and categorize them as:
      • 1.3.1 routine tasks; e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
      • 1.3.2 non-routine tasks; e.g., emergencies
      • 1.3.3 tasks requiring personal judgement
      • 1.3.4 tasks requiring approval of a supervisor

  • 2. analyze personal performance in relation to established standards
    • 2.1 evaluate application of competencies developed in related CTS courses
    • 2.2 evaluate standards of performance in terms of:
      • 2.2.1 quality of work
      • 2.2.2 quantity of work
    • 2.3 evaluate adherence to workplace policies and procedures related to health and safety
    • 2.4 evaluate the work environment in terms of:
      • 2.4.1 location
      • 2.4.2 floor plan of work area
      • 2.4.3 analysis of workflow patterns
    • 2.5 evaluate a professional in a related occupation in terms of:
      • 2.5.1 training and certification
      • 2.5.2 interpersonal skills
      • 2.5.3 technical skills
      • 2.5.4 professional ethics

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
CKA3565: CKA Practicum B

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: None

Description: Students, on the work site, continue to develop and refine those competencies developed in related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) occupational areas, previous practicums and other experiences.

Parameters: This course should be accessed only by students continuing to work toward attaining a recognized credential offered by an agency external to the school. Practicum courses extend the competencies developed in related CTS occupational areas. The practicum courses may not be delivered as stand-alone courses and may not be combined with core courses. This course may not be used in conjunction with Registered Apprenticeship Program courses. This practicum course may be delivered on- or off-campus. Instruction must be delivered by a qualified teacher with journeyperson certification or an experienced professional with journeyperson certification, who is under the supervision of the qualified teacher; both must be authorized to supervise trainees for the external credential.

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. perform assigned tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively, as required by the agency granting credentials
    • 1.1 identify regulations and regulatory bodies related to the credential
    • 1.2 describe personal roles and responsibilities, including
      • 1.2.1 key responsibilities
      • 1.2.2 support functions/responsibilities
      • 1.2.3 code of ethics
    • 1.3 describe personal work responsibilities and categorize them as:
      • 1.3.1 routine tasks; e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
      • 1.3.2 non-routine tasks; e.g., emergencies
      • 1.3.3 tasks requiring personal judgement
      • 1.3.4 tasks requiring approval of a supervisor

  • 2. analyze personal performance in relation to established standards
    • 2.1 evaluate application of competencies developed in related CTS courses
    • 2.2 evaluate standards of performance in terms of:
      • 2.2.1 quality of work
      • 2.2.2 quantity of work
    • 2.3 evaluate adherence to workplace policies and procedures related to health and safety
    • 2.4 evaluate the work environment in terms of:
      • 2.4.1 location
      • 2.4.2 floor plan of work area
      • 2.4.3 analysis of workflow patterns
    • 2.5 evaluate a professional in a related occupation in terms of:
      • 2.5.1 training and certification
      • 2.5.2 interpersonal skills
      • 2.5.3 technical skills
      • 2.5.4 professional ethics

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
CKA3570: CKA Practicum C

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: None

Description: Students, on the work site, continue to develop and refine those competencies developed in related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) occupational areas, previous practicums and other experiences.

Parameters: This course should be accessed only by students continuing to work toward attaining a recognized credential offered by an agency external to the school. Practicum courses extend the competencies developed in related CTS occupational areas. The practicum courses may not be delivered as stand-alone courses and may not be combined with core courses. This course may not be used in conjunction with Registered Apprenticeship Program courses. This practicum course may be delivered on- or off-campus. Instruction must be delivered by a qualified teacher with journeyperson certification or an experienced professional with journeyperson certification, who is under the supervision of the qualified teacher; both must be authorized to supervise trainees for the external credential.

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. perform assigned tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively, as required by the agency granting credentials
    • 1.1 identify regulations and regulatory bodies related to the credential
    • 1.2 describe personal roles and responsibilities, including
      • 1.2.1 key responsibilities
      • 1.2.2 support functions/responsibilities
      • 1.2.3 code of ethics
    • 1.3 describe personal work responsibilities and categorize them as:
      • 1.3.1 routine tasks; e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
      • 1.3.2 non-routine tasks; e.g., emergencies
      • 1.3.3 tasks requiring personal judgement
      • 1.3.4 tasks requiring approval of a supervisor

  • 2. analyze personal performance in relation to established standards
    • 2.1 evaluate application of competencies developed in related CTS courses
    • 2.2 evaluate standards of performance in terms of:
      • 2.2.1 quality of work
      • 2.2.2 quantity of work
    • 2.3 evaluate adherence to workplace policies and procedures related to health and safety
    • 2.4 evaluate the work environment in terms of:
      • 2.4.1 location
      • 2.4.2 floor plan of work area
      • 2.4.3 analysis of workflow patterns
    • 2.5 evaluate a professional in a related occupation in terms of:
      • 2.5.1 training and certification
      • 2.5.2 interpersonal skills
      • 2.5.3 technical skills
      • 2.5.4 professional ethics

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
CKA3575: CKA Practicum D

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: None

Description: Students, on the work site, continue to develop and refine those competencies developed in related Career and Technology Studies (CTS) occupational areas, previous practicums and other experiences.

Parameters: This course should be accessed only by students continuing to work toward attaining a recognized credential offered by an agency external to the school. Practicum courses extend the competencies developed in related CTS occupational areas. The practicum courses may not be delivered as stand-alone courses and may not be combined with core courses. This course may not be used in conjunction with Registered Apprenticeship Program courses. This practicum course may be delivered on- or off-campus. Instruction must be delivered by a qualified teacher with journeyperson certification or an experienced professional with journeyperson certification, who is under the supervision of the qualified teacher; both must be authorized to supervise trainees for the external credential.

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. perform assigned tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively, as required by the agency granting credentials
    • 1.1 identify regulations and regulatory bodies related to the credential
    • 1.2 describe personal roles and responsibilities, including
      • 1.2.1 key responsibilities
      • 1.2.2 support functions/responsibilities
      • 1.2.3 code of ethics
    • 1.3 describe personal work responsibilities and categorize them as:
      • 1.3.1 routine tasks; e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
      • 1.3.2 non-routine tasks; e.g., emergencies
      • 1.3.3 tasks requiring personal judgement
      • 1.3.4 tasks requiring approval of a supervisor

  • 2. analyze personal performance in relation to established standards
    • 2.1 evaluate application of competencies developed in related CTS courses
    • 2.2 evaluate standards of performance in terms of:
      • 2.2.1 quality of work
      • 2.2.2 quantity of work
    • 2.3 evaluate adherence to workplace policies and procedures related to health and safety
    • 2.4 evaluate the work environment in terms of:
      • 2.4.1 location
      • 2.4.2 floor plan of work area
      • 2.4.3 analysis of workflow patterns
    • 2.5 evaluate a professional in a related occupation in terms of:
      • 2.5.1 training and certification
      • 2.5.2 interpersonal skills
      • 2.5.3 technical skills
      • 2.5.4 professional ethics

  • 3. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 3.1.1 communicate
      • 3.1.2 manage information
      • 3.1.3 use numbers
      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 3.2.2 be responsible
      • 3.2.3 be adaptable
      • 3.2.4 learn continuously
      • 3.2.5 work safely
    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 3.3.1 work with others
      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
CKA3900: Apprenticeship Safety

Level: First Period Apprenticeship

Prerequisite: None

Description: Students develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the practice of kitchen health and safety, communication and career planning.

Parameters: Access to a materials work centre and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in occupational health and safety (and understanding of the culinary arts industry) and/or a cook with journeyperson certification.

ILM Resources: Safety Legislation, Regulations and Industry Policy in the Trades 180101a; Climbing, Lifting, Rigging and Hoisting 180101b; Hazardous Materials and Fire Protection 180101c; Kitchen Orientation and Introduction 180101d; Food Safety 180101e; Communication 090101d

Note: This course may promote discussions around sensitive topics (e.g., injury and death) in the context of student safety with respect to workplace hazards.

Outcomes: The student will:

  • 1. describe legislation, regulations and practices intended to ensure a safe workplace in the cook apprenticeship trade
    • 1.1 demonstrate the ability to apply the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code
    • 1.2 explain the role of the employer and employee in regard to occupational health and safety regulations, Worksite Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), fire regulations, Workers’ Compensation Board regulations and related advisory bodies and agencies
    • 1.3 explain industry practices for hazard assessment and control procedures in four main hazard categories, including:
      • 1.3.1 biological
      • 1.3.2 chemical
      • 1.3.3 ergonomic
      • 1.3.4 physical hazards
    • 1.4 describe the responsibilities of workers and employers to apply emergency procedures, including:
      • 1.4.1 emergency response plans
      • 1.4.2 first aid
    • 1.5 describe positive tradesperson attitudes with respect to housekeeping, personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency procedures
    • 1.6 describe the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees with respect to the selection and use of PPE
    • 1.7 select, use and maintain appropriate PPE for worksite applications

  • 2. describe the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices for climbing, lifting, rigging and hoisting in the cook apprenticeship trade
    • 2.1 select, use and maintain specialized PPE and materials for climbing, lifting and load-moving equipment
    • 2.2 describe manual lifting procedures using correct body mechanics
    • 2.3 describe rigging hardware and the safety factor associated with:
      • 2.3.1 wire rope slings
      • 2.3.2 synthetic fibre web slings
      • 2.3.3 chain slings
      • 2.3.4 rigging hardware inspection
    • 2.4 select the correct equipment for rigging typical loads
    • 2.5 describe hoisting and load-moving procedures

  • 3. describe the safety practices for hazardous materials and fire protection in the cook apprenticeship trade
    • 3.1 describe the roles, responsibilities, features and practices related to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) program, including:
      • 3.1.1 suppliers’, employers’ and employees’ responsibilities
      • 3.1.2 WHMIS classifications
      • 3.1.3 health effects from exposure to chemicals
    • 3.2 describe the three key elements of WHMIS, including:
      • 3.2.1 worker education
      • 3.2.2 supplier and workplace product labelling
      • 3.2.3 material safety data sheets
    • 3.3 describe handling, storage and transportation procedures when dealing with hazardous materials, including:
      • 3.3.1 handling, storing and transporting flammable liquids
      • 3.3.2 handling, storing and transporting compressed gas
      • 3.3.3 storing incompatible materials
    • 3.4 describe safe venting procedures when working with hazardous materials, including:
      • 3.4.1 mechanical general ventilation
      • 3.4.2 local ventilation
      • 3.4.3 portable smoke extractor
      • 3.4.4 working in a confined space
    • 3.5 describe fire hazards, classes, procedures and equipment related to fire protection, including:
      • 3.5.1 elements of a fire
      • 3.5.2 classes of fires
      • 3.5.3 fire extinguisher labels
      • 3.5.4 extinguishing small fires
      • 3.5.5 the PASS method

  • 4. demonstrate professionalism in the kitchen
    • 4.1 describe the responsibilities of the liaison officer
    • 4.2 describe the standards for dress code in the cook trade
    • 4.3 describe house policy expectations in the workplace
    • 4.4 describe professionalism in the cook trade, including:
      • 4.4.1 punctuality
      • 4.4.2 positive attitude
      • 4.4.3 honesty and integrity
      • 4.4.4 developing good work habits
      • 4.4.5 being responsible for your actions
      • 4.4.6 demonstrating respect
      • 4.4.7 being a lifelong learner
      • 4.4.8 exemplifying professional competency
      • 4.4.9 sense of loyalty
      • 4.4.10 striving for excellence
    • 4.5 use appropriate study methods
    • 4.6 follow standard emergency procedures

  • 5. demonstrate communication skills and workshop safety as they pertain to occupational health and safety standards
    • 5.1 use various types of communication to provide trade-related information, employing standard terms for components and operations, including:
      • 5.1.1 personal appearance
      • 5.1.2 business appearance
      • 5.1.3 suppliers and sales representatives
      • 5.1.4 customers
      • 5.1.5 tradespeople
    • 5.2 identify key areas of responsibility that an employee has in regards to kitchen and trade safety, including:
      • 5.2.1 housekeeping
      • 5.2.2 waste containers
      • 5.2.3 power tools and rotating machinery
      • 5.2.4 control of carbon monoxide (CO)
      • 5.2.5 hazardous materials, dangerous goods and controlled products
    • 5.3 explain the correct use of fire extinguishers and explain fire prevention techniques

  • 6. demonstrate an understanding of the cook apprenticeship trade and of apprenticeship opportunities that exist by creating a personal career portfolio
    • 6.1 demonstrate an understanding of the cook apprenticeship trade and related job opportunities
    • 6.2 describe what it means to be an apprentice and describe requirements for the employee and employer
    • 6.3 refine and present a personal career portfolio, showing evidence of strengths and competencies, including:
      • 6.3.1 application completion
      • 6.3.2 cover letter
      • 6.3.3 résumé with references
    • 6.4 demonstrate knowledge of workplace requirements, rights and responsibilities and relate this knowledge to personal career/employment expectations
    • 6.5 outline the educational requirements to move into the cook apprenticeship trade and:
      • 6.5.1 conduct successful employment searches
      • 6.5.2 communicate in the language in which business is conducted
      • 6.5.3 prepare a personal employment search portfolio
      • 6.5.4 use technologies, tools and information systems appropriately for job preparation

  • 7. demonstrate basic competencies
    • 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
      • 7.1.1 communicate
      • 7.1.2 manage information
      • 7.1.3 use numbers
      • 7.1.4 think and solve problems
    • 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
      • 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
      • 7.2.2 be responsible
      • 7.2.3 be adaptable
      • 7.2.4 learn continuously
      • 7.2.5 work safely
    • 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
      • 7.3.1 work with others
      • 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 8. create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
    • 8.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
    • 8.2 identify steps to achieve goals
  





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