Baking and Pastry Arts

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Baking and Pastry Arts is a highly sought-after program. Please note: classes may be held Monday to Friday during the day, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Program description - May 2025

Do you want to start a career in baking and pastry arts?

We can support you with that.

Through hands-on training, as well as practical and theoretical knowledge, you will learn the fundamentals of traditional and contemporary baking.

Your instructors have your success in mind – focusing on topics covering baking and pastry fundamentals, food costing, traditional cakes, sanitation and safety, as well as bakery operations.

Through a mix of working individually, and as part of a team, you will gain the skills necessary for a lifelong career as a baking professional.

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Baking and Pastry Arts programs are very sought-after programs. Classes may be held Monday to Sunday 7am to 11pm.

After successful completion of the first two semesters, you can apply to the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program level 3 if you are interested in enhancing your skills.

Program details

Code: 1377
Start: May 2025
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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