About the course

The Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma (BPAM) program at Vancouver Island University provides students with a Diploma in bakery training and management skills, giving graduates a leading edge for advancement in the baking profession. Upon entering the program, baking students will be given an Industry Training Authority Trade Worker Identification Number. They will gain technical training credit while accruing work-based training hours by participating in two ten-week paid cooperative work placements. Upon completion of the diploma program, students can register as apprentices with an employer sponsor and continue to progress towards their ITA Baker Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement. The BPAM program prepares students for careers in baking, baking management, and entrepreneurship. This full-time, cohort program provides rigorous hands-on technical baking training combined with theoretical management courses. Utilizing current baking trends and the most up-to-date curriculum, the BPAM program develops a student?s technical baking skills, as well as skills in leadership, communication, human resources, business planning, and financial management to satisfy industry demands for well-rounded, highly employable graduates. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Vancouver Island University

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

　　Proof of English language proficiency is required from applicants for whom English is not their first language or from those whose education was completed in any country where English is not the official language.

　　International Baccalaureate English A1/A2 - Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher

　　International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of ?C? in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.

　　English 12 with a minimum C+ grade or equivalent.

　　A minimum ?C+? grade in Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 or Workplace Mathematics 10 or equivalent.

　　Successful completion of assessment testing.

　　Submission of copy of Foodsafe Level I certificate.

　　Interview with department chair.

　　Personal Profile.

　　General trades admission requirements for VIU apply.

　　Successful completion of VIU?s Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program or equivalent.

　　English 12 with a minimum C+ grade or equivalent.

　　A minimum ?C+? grade in Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 or Workplace Mathematics 10 or equivalent.

　　Submission of copy of Foodsafe Level I certificate.

　　Interview with department chair.

　　Personal Profile.

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

　　TOEFL IBT - 88 (no section below 20)

　　TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550 (no section below 56)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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 Island University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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