Pastry Arts

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Develop professional skills for fine pastry production including foundational baking, plated desserts, cake design, and chocolate and confection work.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is 44 weeks. Students must complete the credential within 3 years. Students who successfully complete this credential may be eligible to receive advance standing in the Artisan Baking Certificate.
Hours	Class times for upcoming intakes of the full program (subject to change): <ul> <li><strong>January</strong> intake (full program): Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.</li> <li><strong>March</strong> intake (full program): Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.</li> <li><strong>April</strong> intake (full program): Monday to Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.</li> <li><strong>May </strong>intake (full program): Monday to Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.</li> <li><strong>September</strong> intake (full program, when offered): Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.</li> <li><strong>October</strong> intake (full program): Monday to Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.</li> </ul> The work experience at the end of the 10 months is scheduled by the employer.
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The program is 44 weeks. Students must complete the credential within 3 years. Students who successfully complete this credential may be eligible to receive advance standing in the Artisan Baking Certificate.
Hours	Classes are generally run on Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., depending on intakes. The work experience at the end of the program is scheduled by the employer. Class times are subject to change.
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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

What to expect

11 months of full-time study in four terms:
- Introduction to Baking
- Applied Baking
- Pastry
- Capstone
Classes Monday to Friday – a.m. or p.m. (one option will be available each term; times are subject to change)
Purchase of textbooks and baking tools (available at the VCC Bookstore)
Purchase of closed-top, non-slip footwear
Direct instruction
Interactive instruction
Demonstrations
Problem-solving
Cooperative learning
Active participation
A fully operational kitchen and bakeshop environment
Self-directed learning

What you will learn

Apply advanced skills and knowledge in the pastry arts to the production of a variety of advanced pastry items for a professional baking environment.
Evaluate advanced confections, cakes and pastries for consistency and accuracy in yield, flavour, texture, and overall appearance according to product specifications and standards.
Identify and describe the principles of nutrition relating to advanced confections, cakes, and pastries.
Adhere to industry health, safety and employment standards in the preparation, handling, and storage of food and equipment.
Apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success and sustainable professional practice in the pastry arts.
Reflect on performance and practice to enhance professional skills needed to enter and advance in the pastry arts.

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The program is 44 weeks. Students must complete the credential within 3 years. Students who successfully complete this credential may be eligible to receive advance standing in the Artisan Baking Certificate.

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Admission Requirement

English Language Proficiency at a grade 10 level or equivalent
Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 or equivalent
Valid BC FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate or equivalent

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.

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	$36
Tuition	$5,836	Year 1 - $1,592 Year 2 - $1,592 Year 3 - $2,122 Year 4 - $531
Student union	$290
College initiative	$133
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$234
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$516	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$7,649

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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Tuition deposit	$16,300	$10,000 non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee	$145
Tuition	$27,830
Student union	$290
College initiative	$140
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$234
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$285	Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance	$149	Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass	$516	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$29,956

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

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

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

Application Process

Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first served basis.<

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

This is a stand-alone program with no options to combine specialties. Students wishing to study both artisan baking and pastry specialties should apply to the 2-year Baking and Pastry Dual Certificates program.

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