Overview

Baking and Pastry Arts

Diploma

BP2

Mentorship in Gastronomy
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Overview

Discover the enchantment of Baking & Pastry Arts at LaSalle College Vancouver. Explore the art behind luxurious pastries, decadent chocolates, and intricate cakes. Use skilled magic to transform ingredients into delectable indulgences. Infuse precision and passion for flavour into exquisite culinary masterpieces. Get more than your just desserts. Craft a beautiful, intriguing career in Baking & Pastry Arts.
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Duration
12 months (4 quarters, 992 hours)
Schedule
Full-time, Daytime
Teaching language
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts April 7, 2025
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Program

Get career-ready with a Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts.

Master baking and pastry essentials. Hone skills in plated desserts, edible art, wedding cakes, chocolates through hands-on, personalized training.

Delve into the business side of the food service industry, and acquire practical experience in real-world practicums, guided by LaSalle College Vancouver.

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

Get hands-on, personalized education in industry-grade, state-of the-art kitchens. 

Admissions Criteria

  • Domestic applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent

    Copy of government-issued photo ID

  • International applicants generally require:

    Proof of secondary school graduation  (with official English translations)

    Copy of a valid Passport

    Proof of English proficiency

List of Courses

The Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts consists of 60 credits over four quarters.

QUARTER 1

  • Foundations of Baking Techniques, Theory and Trade Calculations
  • Sustainability and Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry
  • Employee Health and Workplace Safety

QUARTER 2

  • Foundations of Pastry Techniques and Theory
  • Nutrition
  • Sustainable Purchasing and Cost Controlling

QUARTER 3

  • Advanced Cakes, Pastry and Retail Production
  • Advanced Breads and Baking Production
  • Menu Development and Design

QUARTER 4

  • Advanced Practical Presentation and Plating Techniques
  • Food and Beverage Operations
  • Practicum

*Actual course order subject to change

Tuition & Aid

Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us: 

  • Estimate the cost of your education,  
  • Add up your available education-cost resources,  
  • Subtract available resources from estimated cost, 

So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!

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Your Dream Future, Within Reach

Budget Friendly. Future Ready.

Get a quality education that’s both budget-friendly and future-ready—so you can
jumpstart the creative career of your dreams, without compromise.

How to Apply

Inspiring stories

Empower your ambition with our students' success stories. Unlock a career that lives up to your aspirations.

Our learners and graduates have successful journeys! Get inspired and learn how their academic paths have enabled them to thrive in their dream fields.
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Embracing Creativity in Baking
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