About the course

Develop professional skills for fine pastry production including foundational baking, plated desserts, cake design, and chocolate and confection work.

　　Connect theoretical principles of baking with practical application. Become skilled bakers and pastry cooks with in-depth

　　knowledge and skills to troubleshoot errors and manage product outcomes. Graduates may find employment in retail bakeries,

　　supermarkets, department stores, artisan bakeries, hotels, camps, and other food-related businesses in roles such as commercial

　　baker, pastry cook, artisan baker, and retail bakery salesperson. This is a stand-alone program with no options to combine

　　specialties. Students wishing to study both artisan baking and pastry specialties should apply to the 2-year Baking and Pastry Dual

　　Certificates program. International students are not eligible to register in apprenticeship courses at VCC beyond those included in

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 11 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vancouver
March, 2024	Vancouver
April, 2024	Vancouver
October, 2024	Vancouver
Spring (January), 2025	Vancouver
March, 2025	Vancouver
April, 2025	Vancouver
October, 2025	Vancouver
Spring (January), 2026	Vancouver
March, 2026	Vancouver
April, 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Vancouver Community College

Grade 10 completion and 18 years of age, or high school graduation

　　 English proficiency requirement:

　　- English 10 with a C or higher, or

　　- IELTS overall 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0), or

　　- TOEFL iBT 68, or

　　 Math 10 with a C or higher

　　 Food Safe Level 1

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 68.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Vancouver Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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