Generally speaking, it takes two years, but the length of the exam is not fixed, because the requirements of the chef are different. Studying in professional cooking school can reach the required hours. Under the guidance of professional examination teachers, it only takes a few months to test chefs, while some apprentices may take years to get their certificates.

The functions of the chef's certificate are: the classification of Chinese pastry chefs, Chinese chefs, Western pastry chefs and Western chefs. Levels 5 and 4 are elementary and entry-level, which is equivalent to nine-year compulsory education after graduation. Ordinary chefs should have it. This certificate can only prove that you are qualified as a chef. Application requirements, age, junior (16 years old) and intermediate (18 years old) working years.