Baking and Pastry Arts (Baker) Apprentice

Get a B.C. trade certificate and earn an income while you learn all the elements of professional artisan baking and pastry arts.

Tuition: 1094*

Credential: Apprenticeship

Length: 4 weeks per level

Hours: Full-time

Format: Class-based

Campus: Downtown

Start Dates: Varies

2.2_K

Job openings predicted
(2018-2028)^†

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 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.
Apprentices must have an employer sponsor and be registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Applicants must provide an ITA identification number. Learn more about apprenticeship registration

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.

Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
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
Application fee	0
Tuition	1094	Tuition Breakdown 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 4
Student union	157
College initiative	32
Materials	0	not including textbooks
Campus resource	44
Laundry	126
Tools (deposit)	0
Coverall (deposit)	0
Uniform (deposit)	180
Medical & Dental	0
U-PASS	123
Graduation	0
Program specific extra fees	0
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

A $200 deposit is required if registering more than two months prior to the program start date, with remaining fees due two months prior to the program start date.

If registering less than two months prior to the program start date, full fees are due upon registration.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

Apply now

To apply, see options below, or choose from individual levels under the "Courses" section above.

Before applying for in-school technical training at VCC, you must first register as an apprentice with the Industry Training Authority. You will need an ITA registration number to enroll at VCC.

IN PERSON

Visit the Registrar's Office at our Broadway or Downtown campus

MAIL

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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Frequently asked questions

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Call 604.871.7000, option 2

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Visit VCC International for contact information.