Certificate in Pastry Arts (Co-op)

Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 19,934/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 20,500 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8, Canada

Certificate in Pastry Arts (Co-op)

Program Overview

This 50-week (1,600 hour) certificate program includes all the craft skills needed to work as a professional Baker/Patissier, as outlined in the National Occupation Analysis for Baker Level 1. The program also includes a Co-op, providing an opportunity to experience and learn in a dynamic industry based environment. The initial term focuses on workplace safety and organization, ingredient and finished product knowledge. This is followed by the making of breads, cakes and pastries in all their various forms from cookies to wedding cakes, pies to artisan sourdough bread, and chocolate souffle to pieces montees.

This program focuses on the wealth of farm-to-table opportunities afforded by the Okanagan region, emphasising the use of local products including premium wines, beers and spirits, both as ingredients and as beverages paired with the finished dessert or baked good. Locally-grown herbs, fruits and vegetables are featured, organically-grown grains and in-house milling are also regional features of the program. Successful graduates will be ready for employment in any of the various settings where baked goods are required, from care homes and camps, to specialty bakeries, fine dining restaurants, hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Self-employment is also a popular option.