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BAKG 1230: Work Experience 

Effective date

January 2021 

Department

Baking & Pastry Arts 

School

Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business 
 




Description

This course places the student in an established industry operation so that the practical applications of the skills acquired through the certificate are utilized. This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts – Artisan Baking & Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

Grade 10 Equivalency 

Prerequisites

For Artisan Baking Certificate: BAKG 1341, BAKG 1342, BAKG 1343, BAKG 1344; For Pastry Certificate: BAKG 1314, BAKG 1347, BAKG 1348, BAKG 1349, BAKG 1350. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 2
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 98
Total Hours: 100
 

Instructional Strategies

While participating in the work experience, students will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of industry mentors. The instructor will conduct an on-site visit for a feedback and networking session. Furthermore, the instructor will be available for support throughout the duration of the three week industry practicum. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

B- (70%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Field Experience 

70 

Industry employer evaluation 

Assignments 

30 

Instructor evaluation on work experience reflection in assignment and progress journal 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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