Faculty of Culinary Arts: Baker

Diploma of Vocational Education

Duration: 35 weeks plus 2 week work term

Program Description

The 9-month Baker Diploma program designed to provide the practical training necessary for graduates to obtain rewarding and immediate employment as a Baker in hotels and restaurants as well as large and small bakeries. Students will spend considerable time working in the kitchen making such delicious creations as breads and rolls, biscuits, specialty cakes, donuts and cookies, puff pastries and desserts as well as much more. Academic studies are then supplemented by a 2 week work-term with a professional baker.

Note: Students may also choose to continue their studies for an additional 24 weeks and complete the Cook Apprenticeship program. They would then graduate with both credentials.

Program Courses

• Kitchen Fundamentals
• Nutrition
• Safety
• Bread and Soft Rolls
• First Aid
• Variety Breads and Crusty Rolls
• Sweet Yeast. Bread, Dough and Danish Dough
• Entrepreneurial Awareness
• Biscuits, Muffins and Scones
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Pies and Pie Fillings
• Introduction to Computers
• Specialty Cakes, Cupcakes and Frostings
• Workplace Communications
• Donuts and Crullers
• Workplace Skills
• Cookies and Squares
• Customer Service
• Puff Pastry and Choux Pastry
• Job Search Techniques
• Mousse, Creams and Basic Desserts
• On the Job Training

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the Baker program may be employed in a variety of positions as Bakers or Baker’s Helper in areas including hotel and motel, restaurants, fast food establishments, bed and breakfast facilities as well as being able to set up their own business in catering of special events.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission into the Baker program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not complete the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counselor. The director of institutional and industrial education may also approve students. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature Students are eligible for admission into the Baker program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Supporting Documents

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For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

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