Effective May 2011, cook challengers go through an enhanced assessment process.
To challenge, go to:
- www.itabc.ca
- Click on Apprenticeship and Red Seal Programs – left sidebar
- Click on Cook (Professional Cook)
- Select appropriate credential (Professional Cook 1, 2 or 3)
- Click on Certification Challenge Application
The Challenge Application provides all the information required to challenge a credential. Here is a high level overview of the steps:
1. Prepare to Challenge the Assessment
a) Decide if you have the skills needed to challenge the assessment:
- Complete the Self-Assessment
- Review the Occupational Performance Standards
- Review the Assessment Information
2. Gather Your Evidence
a) Complete the challenge application form
- Complete all sections of the form and sign
b) Gather all portfolio evidence, including:
- FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate
- Portfolio of Evidence Checklist
- Self-Assessment
- Work Experience Information (must include one of the following for each employer listed):
- Reference Letter (must include dates/hours worked and job duties)
- Employer (Third-Party) Declaration
- Notarized Statutory Declaration (self-employment requires 3 references)
- Record of employment / Payroll records
- include all the documents, letters and other evidence you need to support your application
3. Submit Your Application
a) Submit to go2:
- the original copy of your completed challenge application and evidence
- include payment of $120 payable to Industry Training Authority
go2 – Industry Training
Suite 450, One Bentall Centre
505 Burrard Street, PO Box 59
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M3
More information on each of these steps can be found in the applicable challenge application package.
