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Baking Program

Baking Program in Winnipeg

Graduates of a Baking program are typically qualified for entry-level positions, such as Baker’s Assistant, Pastry Assistant, and Cake Decorator. As a Baker’s Assistant or Pastry Assistant, they support experienced bakers and pastry chefs by measuring and mixing ingredients, preparing dough, and operating baking equipment. These roles involve hands-on tasks like shaping dough, decorating cakes, and maintaining a clean work environment. Positions like Production Baker or Bakery Clerk may also be suitable, where they focus on large-scale production or customer service in bakery settings. These jobs provide practical experience and foundational skills essential for career advancement in the baking and pastry industry.

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Program Delivery

The Baking diploma program is instructor led and is offered for students who can attend in-person classes during the week. The program has a fine mix of theory and practical sessions to ensure students of the Baking diploma program are provided required training to prepare them for a career in baking.

If you are passionate about baking, please talk to one of our admissions advisors for more information by emailing to info@commonwealthcollege.ca or calling 204.944.8202

Program Details:

PROGRAM LENGTH

Theory 170 hours
Practicals 290 hours
Practicum 120 hours
Total 580 Hours

Admissions Requirements

High School graduate; or mature student completion of college entrance test; Criminal Record and Vulnerable Persons registry checks

NEXT STEPS

Speak to Admissions at 204-944-8202 for all upcoming start dates or write to us at admissions@commonwealtheducationgroup.ca

Career Opportunities:

After graduating from one of the Best Culinary Arts Schools in Winnipeg, you’ll be able to find employment throughout Canada and abroad in a variety of culinary roles, including:

  • Baker
  • Baker Apprentice
  • Bakery Supervisor
  • Bread Baker
  • Head Baker
  • Cake and Pastry decorator – retail
  • Cake Baker – retail
  • Cake Decorator
  • Chocolate Maker etc.
Courses Covered
  • Professionalism and Food Safety
  • Food Handler Certification and WHMIS
  • Communication 
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Preparation and Organization
  • Weights and Measures
  • Bakeshop Ingredients
  • Baking Principles
  • Quick Breads
  • Preferments and Natural Starters
  • Basic Yeast Breads
  • Enriched Yeast Breads
  • Principles and Techniques of Laminated Doughs
  • Cookies and Brownies
  • Pies and Tarts
  • Pastry and Dessert Components
  • Introduction to Cakes
  • Cake and Icings
  • Custards, Creams, and Sauces
  • Ice Creams and Frozen Desserts
  • Healthy Baking and Special Diets
  • Tortes and Entremets
  • Petits Fours
  • Introduction to Chocolate
  • Work with Sugar and Confections
  • Plated Desserts
  • Portfolio Creation
  • Capstone Project
  • Practicum
Course Fee:
Registration Fee : $ 275.00 CAD
Tuition Fee : $ 4,573.66 CAD
Books & Supplies Fee : $ 994.00 CAD
Training Completion Fund (TCF) : $ 22.86 CAD
Total Fees : $ 5,865.52 CAD
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