About the course

In the industry, bakers and pastry chefs can work in bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, catering facilities and more. This profession can include a variety of shifts such as days, nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. You must have a good sense of taste and smell, enjoy making food and working with your hands, and be able to work as a team. The Baking and Pastry Arts diploma program focuses on the art and science of bread, cake and pastry making, including - cake design and decorating, confectionery training (chocolate and sugar),artisan-style baking, showpiece making

　　There is also a focus on culinary fundamentals, international and specialty baking, baking for alternative diets, business, customer service, and showpiece making. Using NAIT?s fully equipped bakery and pastry arts training lab, you will learn to safely operate and maintain the kinds of equipment used in a variety of bakery, pastry arts, and confectionery operations.

　　At NAIT, Baking and Pastry Arts classes begin early in the morning, which is reflective of typical work hours in industry. The environment can be hot and humid, using ovens, stoves, knives, and other bakery equipment, and often requires standing for long periods of time. Baking may involve the following: use of basic math skills such as measurement calculation, clear and concise written and verbal communication, and an ability to adhere to public health and safety standards. Bakery environments may involve lifting and moving objects up to 20 kg (45 lbs.). (Please contact NAIT should you wish to discuss possible accommodations). Maintaining professionalism including respect, responsibility and accountability are key in this industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: CA$50,490

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2025	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

60% in English 20-1 or 20-2

　　60% in Grade 11 Math. Math 20 Pure, Math 20 Applied, Math 20-1, Math 20-2, or Math 20-3 can be used to satisfy this requirement.

　　Academic requirements, including high school courses, diplomas, and minimum grades, are specific to each program offered at NAIT. As such, it's best to read through the requirements listed on each program's page to understand what's required for entry into a program. Official transcripts showing previous academic studies in English must be submitted along with your application. IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum band scores for each component

　　IELTS (Academic Format)

　　with minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no band less than 5.0

　　TOEFL IBT (Internet Based)

　　Minimum total score of 80 with no individual component below 20

　　TOEFL Paper Based

　　Minimum Score of 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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