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Baking and Pastry Arts - ESL

This program is fully recognized by the Industry Training Authority where students earn apprenticeship qualifications in addition to a VCC credential, and is designed to prepare graduates for positions in the baking industry. This program is team taught by both Baking and Pastry Arts and ESL instructors. English as a Second Language instruction develops vocabulary particular in the trade which is reinforced in the classroom. Students must successfully complete each level before progressing to the next level. Upon completion students can enrol in either the Advanced Baking or Patisserie Specialty.

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Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time October 12 months Certificate Downtown Full-time

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Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1) Applicants must have completed Grade 10 in their own country

2) Proof of completion of VCC Lower Intermediate English or equivalent which includes a Canadian Language Benchmark of Listening 5, Speaking 5, Reading 5, and Writing 4

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

Recommended characteristics

Physical and mental abilities required to perform the daily tasks associated with working in a professional bakery including:

- ability to perform in a busy, fast-paced and stressful environment

- ability to work independently, meeting daily production deadlines

- ability to learn 3 to 4 new recipes every day

- ability to multi-task, strong and efficient organizational skills

- produce tasteful, flavourful and attractive products on a consistent and timely basis

- motor skills and physical capability to efficiently and safely operate industrial machinery

- stand for prolonged periods of time

- regular lifting and transportation of heavy objects

- work in extreme heat

- some creativity and artistic talent an asset

Program Status

Accepting applications

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First step, complete a VCC application. Students who have officially applied and met all admission requirements are sent a letter of acceptance approximately four to five months in advance of the next available start date. A first payment is required to reserve a space in the program.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $3,660

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $15,968.40 $1100

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $105.60 Student union fee $47.38 Student union health plan fee $142.15 Student union dental plan fee $135.41 Uniform $60 Laundry $456 Other costs Textbooks and supplies: $650

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