Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts

Baking and Pastry Arts is a Diploma program taught at Algonquin College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 Year) options.

Baking and Pastry Arts is a one-year Ontario College Certificate from Algonquin College that combines applied learning and theory to build a foundation in baking and pastry arts. Students study topics such as baking theory, baking practical work, cake decorating techniques, nutrition and food preparation, sanitation and safety training, hospitality math and technology, and culinary cost control. They also complete professional communication essentials and an introduction to culinary.

Students learn in industry-standard baking and pastry labs with professional-chef direction. The program includes a 40-hour field industry placement and community events and baking competitions. Field placement/work placement is described as scheduled hours intended to provide hands-on experience in the workplace, with college staff monitoring progress. Classes run Monday to Sunday, and some classes may start at 7 a.m. and others may run until 10 p.m.

Modules

• Professional Communication Essentials
• Hospitality Math and Technology
• Sanitation and Safety Training
• Nutrition and Food Preparation
• Introduction to Culinary
• Baking Theory
• Baking Practical 1
• Field Placement 1 - Baking and Pastry
• Culinary Cost Control
• Cake Decorating Techniques
• Baking Practical 2
• General Education Elective

The minimum requirements for admission in Baking and Pastry Arts at Algonquin College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Algonquin College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Algonquin College as pre-requiste for admission in Baking and Pastry Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.algonquincollege.com/business-hospitality/program/baking-and-pastry-arts/

• baker
• pastry chef
• commercial or in-store bakeries
• restaurants
• catering companies
• hotels
• option to open your own bakery or patisserie

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