Certificate of Achievement, Baking and Pastry Arts

The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate of Achievement provides students with the fundamental knowledge of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques to prepare our graduates for employment in Retail, Hotel, and Resort Bakery and Pastry kitchens.

15-20

The Certificate of Achievement in Baking and Pastry Arts provides students with necessary baking skills, enables students to complete the program and enter the workforce within one year of full-time enrollment.  The Certificate is also “stackable” in the pathway to the Associate Degree of Science in Baking and Pastry. 

1. Students will be able to prepare and assemble essential baking and pastry items in food service using proper skills and techniques while applying kitchen safety & sanitation rules according to industry standards.

2. Students will be able to apply basic baking and pastry skills for entry-level employment.

The program aligns with LBCC mission in providing equitable student learning and achievement and workforce development to our diverse community.  Furthermore, the program offers students a pathway to attain career and educational goals.

Required Courses         Units

CULAR 10 Intro to Hospitality 3

CULAR 20 App. Food Serv Sanit In Hotel/Rstr Mgmt 2

BAKE 241 Baking Skills & Principles 5

BAKE 242 Pastry Skills & Principles 5

BAKE 243A Advanced Bakery Operations 4

BAKE 243B Advanced Bakery Practicum 4

CULAR 250 Culinary Skills for Baking Students 2

Total Units 25

RECOMMENDED but not required courses:

LEARN 11 Introduction to Study Skills 1

MATH 825 Culinary Math 1

COSA 1 Computer and Information Competency 1

Existing program being modified

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150-200