Program Details

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.

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

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