Learn the foundations of professional baking and earn your apprenticeship Level 1 while still in high school
What you will learn:
Health, sanitation, safety
Use of bakery equipment including scales, mixers, proofers, and ovens
Theoretical baking principles and processes
Ingredients and methodology
Pie dough and sweet short pastry
Pie fillings, decorations, tarts
Piped, dropped, rolled, and cut cookies
Packaging of cookies and squares
Puff doughs, products, fillings
Basic breads, rye breads, buns, bagels
Coffee cakes and doughnuts
Danish and croissant dough lamination
Chocolate (couverture) tempering
French pastries
Cake assembly and decorating
Cake mixing and baking
Communication and teamwork
Inventory control, costing, pricing
Basic math
Resume writing
Bakery management and marketing
Storeroom procedures
What to expect:
Six months of full-time study in three levels:
General Baking
Yeast Products
Cakes and Pastries
Classes Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (subject to change)
High school graduation credits
College credits
600 hours of recognized work-based training
A fully operational kitchen and bakeshop environment
Active participation
Self-directed learning
Lab activities
Practical work
Written tests
Practical exams
Opportunity to take exams for ITA Level 1 certification
VCC is proud to inspire a new generation of students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce.
With over 15,000 students, including a growing number of Aboriginal and International learners, 1,100 employees and an annual budget of $105 million, VCC is a key player in the post-secondary landscape in B.C.
Our connections to industry ensure that our students have direct access to employers while our model of access and our partnerships across the post-secondary sector assist students to reach their goals at any stage of their educational journey.
Our commitment to diversity, accessibility, quality, and relevance makes VCC a unique and exciting place to study. We believe that VCC students have unlimited potential, and it's our job to make sure our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
During each class, your child will learn to cook a nutritious and delicious meal to be proud of. Ready in time for dinner!
Get first hand experience making amazing chocolates
One of the “secrets” to great tasting bread is time. We will show you our technique for slow and easy bread.
Learn the fundamental techniques and take the first step in the wonderful world of professional pastry making!
A discussion on the importance of ingredients, how to source them and which kitchen tools will elevate your breadmaking. Recipes, tips and techniques are provided to ensure your success in your own kitchen.
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