WHAT DOES A BAKING & PASTRY ARTIST DO?
- Bakers prepare doughs, batters and other ingredients and produce items such as bread, buns, cakes, pies, cookies and other baked goods.
- They are employed in a variety of food establishments but the vast majority of work takes place in retail settings such as supermarkets, specialty bakeries, restaurants and hotels.
WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
- Entering grade 11 or 12
- Good employability and teamwork skills
- Strong interest in entering the industry
- Good hand-eye coordination and artistic skills
- Foodsafe Level 1
- Grade 10 English, Math & Science
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Post secondary Level 1 Apprenticeship Certification
- VCC Baking Foundations Certificate & VCC transcript/credits
- 24 graduation credits
- Connections with industry employers
- Opportunity to start apprenticeship training while in secondary school
- Scholarship opportunities
- Student registered with SkilledTradesBC
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
- July – December
- Class hours: 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
- VCC Downtown Campus
HOW DO I REGISTER?
- Submit an application package
- Participate in an interview
- Attend an evening information session at VCC
- Selections made by VCC
For more information,
Contact your School Career Advisor
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca
