
Get a B.C. trade certificate and earn an income while you learn all the elements of professional artisan baking and pastry arts.
Admission requirements
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Program options for international students can be found at VCC International.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- Before applying for apprenticeship training at VCC, you and your employer sponsor must first register your apprenticeship with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). After registering, you will receive an ITA ID number, which is required when enrolling at VCC.
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Courses
*Code | Title | Credits |
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BAKP 1001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 1 | 4 |
BAKP 2001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 2 | 4 |
BAKP 3001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 3 | 4 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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BAKP 1001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 1 | 4 |
BAKP 2001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 2 | 4 |
BAKP 3001 | Baking and Pastry Apprentice Level 3 | 4 |
* 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.
Fees and other costs
*Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Level 1 | 606 | |
Level 2 | 606 | |
Level 3 | 606 | |
Level 4 | 0 |
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2022 Baking and Pastry Arts Apprentice Courses:
Level 2 (January start):
- Dates: January 10, 2022 to February 4, 2022
- Times: 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
- Registration opens: November 2021
Level 2 (February start):
- Dates: February 7, 2022 to March 4, 2022
- Times: 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
- Registration opens: November 2021
Level 3:
- Dates: March 7, 2022 to April 1, 2022
- Times: 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
- Registration opens: November 2021
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REGISTER YOUR APPRENTICESHIP
Before applying for apprenticeship training at VCC, you and your employer sponsor must first register your apprenticeship with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). After registering, you will receive an ITA ID number, which is required when enrolling at VCC.
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CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL(S)
ONLINETo register for an individual apprenticeship level, choose from the options below and register online.EMAILTo register for multiple apprenticeship levels, or if you need help registering, please email apprentice@vcc.ca.
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