Baking Foundation – High School

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

Three chefs working in a commercial kitchen, with one placing a tray of desserts into an oven while another watches.

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Overview

Learn the foundations of professional baking and earn your apprenticeship Level 1 while still in high school.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length The program is 24 weeks. Students must complete the credential within 3 years.
Hours
Delivery Class-based
Campus Downtown
Start Dates Jul

My time at Vancouver Community College’s Music and Dance Program has been nothing short of transformative. What began as a pursuit of artistic excellence evolved into a journey that not only refined my skills but also shaped me into a more confident and expressive individual.

John Dow, Music & Dance

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Admission Requirement

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Basic computer and word processing skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Enjoys working independently and in a team
  • Physical condition and stamina to meet the demands of the program, including good motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • Creativity is an asset
  • Applicants must be able to physically handle all wheat, dairy, egg, and nut products and all associated by-products required to meet the program outcomes. Any other known food allergies must be disclosed.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee
Tuition $2,513
Student union $73
College initiative $73
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $101
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $282 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $3,361

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

Class times for upcoming intakes (subject to change): Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Interested in this program? Please note: Applicants do not apply to VCC directly. Interested students, teachers and counsellors should contact the career program coordinator or administrator for their school district. Applicants are invited to meet with two members of baking department at VCC's Downtown campus. This interview helps determine whether students are suitable for the program. Applicants should bring a resume and letter of reference from a school counsellor or teacher to the interview. Applicants are also required to attend an information session. Parents and teachers are welcome. After successful interview the school district contact and student complete the Youth in Trades Application and return to youthintrades@vcc.ca.

Contact us

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.