Vancouver Community College’s Baking and Pastry Arts Artisan Baking & Pastry Dual Certificates program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in baking and pastry arts, combining artisan techniques with modern methods. This hands-on program covers essential skills in bread-making, cake decorating, pastry production, and confectionery. Students learn in fully equipped kitchens, preparing for real-world scenarios in bakeries, hotels, and restaurants. Graduates earn dual certifications, enhancing employability for roles like baker, pastry chef, and cake decorator, supported by VCC’s industry connections and expert instructors.

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Job Title	NOC Code	Salary Range (CAD)	Job Description
Bakers	63202	$28,000 - $48,000	Prepare, bake, and finish various baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and other items for sale.
Pastry Chefs	63201	$32,000 - $55,000	Create and design a variety of desserts and pastries, often working in restaurants, bakeries, or hotels.
Cake Decorators	63202	$30,000 - $50,000	Specialize in decorating cakes, cookies, and other baked items, often with intricate designs and themes.
Chocolatiers	63201	$35,000 - $60,000	Craft and design chocolate confections, truffles, and molded chocolate items for retail or culinary settings.
Food Production Supervisors	92012	$40,000 - $65,000	Oversee food production processes, manage quality control, and supervise staff in commercial kitchens or bakeries.

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Bakers

Pastry Chefs

Cake Decorators

Chocolatiers

Food Production Supervisors