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Baking and Pastry Arts

Diploma
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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.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply fundamental concepts and skills in basic baking and pastry.
  • Develop advanced skills in pâtisserie and display cakes, artisan breads, and baking production.
  • Craft chocolate, confections, and centrepieces.
  • Engage with operational and business aspects of the food services industry.

Profile

  • Fast-paced motivation

    Thrive in a busy, dynamic work environment.

  • Creative problem-solving

    Think critically to adapt to changing demands in both the kitchen and the industry.

  • People-focused attention to detail

    Strive to provide excellent customer experiences through careful, high quality work.

  • Taste

    Cultivate a discerning palate beyond food, for industry trends, market demands, and worthwhile innovations.

Career Prospects

A creative yet technical specialization, Baking and Pastry Arts are experiencing a renaissance in a rapidly growing industry.

Vancouver's many food service establishments are in constant need of skilled baking and pastry upcoming chefs to remain competitive in an increasingly diverse culinary landscape.

Career Fields

  • Assistant Baker, Baker,
  • Pastry Cook, Pastry Sous-chef,
  • Food Writer, Food Critic,
  • Executive Baker or Dessert Specialist,
  • Pastry Chef or Executive Chef,
  • Food Concept Architect.

Diploma & Accreditation

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Required Materials

Purchase of a Culinary Kit is mandatory for this program.

  • Uniform,
  • Non-slip, CSA safety approved kitchen shoes
  • Advanced Bread and Pastry (Cengage) Book
  • Baking and Pastry Fundamentals Book

It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
  • 8 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Recommended Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 12 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Opportunities

Cutting-edge facilities & equipment

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

Work Experience

Gain real-world work experience in an approved restaurant/hospitality establishment.

Baking & Pastry Arts Practicum (3 credits) provides supervised entry-level work experience in the restaurant/hospitality field for a minimum of 90 hours. 

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

Academic Dates

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

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

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