This course introduces students to the principles of baking, including new terminology, ingredients, and quality standards specific to baked products. Students prepare quick breads, pies & tarts, yeast breads, fruit & custard desserts. Emphasis is placed on use of time management, communication, teamwork skills, methods of preparation, baking techniques and the quality of the finished products.
Prerequisites
CULI 1501.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines 2. Professional Practice and Skills 3. Health, Safety and Sanitation Principles for Baking 4. Commercial Kitchen Equipment Review and Introduction to Baking Equipment 5. Introduction to Basic Baking Principles 6. The Science and Chemistry Behind Ingredients in Baking 7. Basic Mixing Principles 8. Introduction to Applied Baking 9. Cookie Production 10. Quick Bread Production 11. Yeast Bread Production
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72081 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Garibaldi Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72088 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72092 |
September 8, 2026 to April 28, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Maple Ridge Secondary | See full schedule | |
| 72106 |
September 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Elphinstone Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72114 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Imagine High Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72121 |
September 10, 2026 to June 22, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Richmond Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72129 |
January 11, 2027 to February 4, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72155 |
February 8, 2027 to March 4, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41738 |
April 5, 2027 to April 28, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42278 |
February 1, 2027 to June 25, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Howe Sound Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 42422 |
February 3, 2027 to January 27, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Walnut Grove SecSchool-us WGSS | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.