Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD$ 21,204/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 115

Application Fee

Sep 2022

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1962

Total Students: 32,000 +

Int. Students: 1,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

11762 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1, Canada

Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts

Program Overview

Passionate about patisserie?
You want to be a baker.
The Baking and Pastry Arts diploma program focuses on the art and science of bread, cake and pastry making, including

  • cake design and decorating
  • confectionery training (chocolate and sugar)
  • artisan-style baking
  • frozen desserts

There is also a focus on culinary fundamentals, international and specialty baking, baking for alternative diets, business, customer service and showpiece making.

Using NAIT’s fully equipped bakery and pastry arts training lab, you will learn to safely operate and maintain the kinds of equipment used in a variety of bakery, pastry arts and confectionery operations.

What You Will Learn
Hands-on, industry-relevant skills
The 2-year Baking and Pastry Arts diploma will train you in traditional, contemporary and modern baking methods. The program provides hands-on experience in the art and science of bread, cake and pastry production, including cake design and decorating, confectionary training (chocolate and sugar), artisan-style baking and frozen desserts.

This practical knowledge is complemented by training in:

  • baking theory
  • nutrition
  • baking for alternative diets
  • showpiece making
  • trade calculations
  • sanitation
  • safety
  • business concepts
  • customer service