Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma

Wake Tech Course ID: D55130

The Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma includes basic and advanced courses to help prepare students for entry into the baking field or to advance in their current position. Classes address both the art and science of baking. Students learn cooking and baking principles, garnishing and presentation skills. Modern supervision techniques are studied and practiced.

The majority of class time is devoted to actual hands-on kitchen skill development. It is recommended that you speak with a departmental advisor for guidance on course selection.

Courses include the following:

CUL-110: Sanitation and Safety
CUL-142: Fundamentals of Food
CUL-160: Baking I
CUL-260: Baking II
BPA-210: Cake Design and Decorating
BPA-150: Artisan & Specialty Breads
BPA-230/230A: Chocolate Artistry
BPA-250: Dessert/Bread Production
ENG-111: Writing & Inquiry
MAT-110: Math Measurements and Literacy

Electives include the following:

HRM-245: Human Resource Management
BPA-120: Petits Fours and Pastries
BPA-220: Confection Artistry
CUL-112/112A: Nutrition for Foodservice
BPA-130: European Cakes and Tortes
BPA-240: Plated Desserts

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Career Outlook

Chef or Head Cooks

32904.02
Starting Salary

55725.79
Median Annual Wage

14%^*
Baker

23315.18
Starting Salary

34047.59
Median Annual Wage

12%^*

USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

Diploma

Total Credits:

Campus Availability:

Scott Northern Wake Campus

Scheduling Options:

Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

Program Planning Guide

Spring Semester Tuition Due

Credit Programs

Baking & Pastry Arts