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Baking and Pastry Arts

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Program Details

  • Baking and Pastry Arts

  • Program Code: 739
  • Credential: Certificate
  • Duration: One Year
  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Area: Industrial Trades
  • Domestic Applications: OPEN
  • International Applications: OPEN
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Location/Delivery Modes & Dates
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    Bay St. George - On Campus - September 2026

The Perfect Mix.

Baking and pastry arts combine inspiration and technique to create culinary magic. Baking not only provides sustenance, it is tied to cultural identity and heritage, and rooted in tradition. Pastry arts is a way to express oneself, while infusing love, passion, artistry, and precision.
 
Do you want to master the essential techniques of baking? Do you have a taste for mixing patience, creativity, skill, dedication and of course the secret ingredient, love, into your craft?
 
With this program, you’ll have an opportunity to fold your skills into a foundation for a career as a head baker or pastry chef. With us, you’ll learn the fundamentals of baking – everything from safety to sanitation, ingredient theory to preparation, and the science of ratios.
 
You get to combine your passion for baking with your appetite for creativity, as we challenge your artistic side and expand your capability in the design and creation of specialized baked goods. There are few jobs where you have the satisfaction of creating something from scratch and seeing the results reflected in the joy on people’s faces. With this program under your belt, you’ll be ready for the sweet taste of success.
 
Apply now – it’s a piece of cake!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Work in real bakery environments where you gain experience in production of baked goods consistent with industry standards
  • Competency and task requirements based on Baker National Occupational Analysis (NOA)
  • Qualifies you for work in a variety of areas such as, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and cruise ships, or as a steppingstone to entrepreneurship

DID YOU KNOW?

  • CNA’s Bay St. George campus is the only location in the province where you can train as a professional baker.
  • The worldwide bakery industry is expected to reach $672.66 billion by 2026.
  • Through baking, we connect with our heritage, our culture and each other to share stories, recipes and traditions through generations.
 
 

OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:
 
1.   Prepare yeast-raised products to include breads and yeast-leavened pastries to include laminated doughs, breakfast pastries and leavened cakes.
2.   Prepare a variety of cakes, fillings, and icings to include chemical and mechanical leavening techniques.
3.   Prepare a variety of egg and dairy-based products, fried baked goods, and a variety of pastry products to include but not limited to meringue, fritters, and pies.
4.   Identify, select, and demonstrate the use of various chocolates and sugar and the common uses for the decoration processes.
5.   List and explain the application of mixes and other convenience products pertaining to the baking process.
6.   Describe and apply the principles of nutrition to maximize nutrient retention in baking preparation.
7.   Apply communication, workplace, computer, and mathematic technical skills in simulated and real-world environments.
8.   Introduction to the Competency and Task requirements for Baker National Occupational Analysis (NOA).
9.   Complete government regulated Food Safety and Sanitation Course
 

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
i.   Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
ii.  Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
Trades Bridging Certificate
4. College Transition Certificate (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
College Transition Certificate
5. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one (1) year to be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

Courses

COURSES

CODE TITLE  
Semester 1 Hrs
TS1510 Occupational Health & Safety 6
TS1520 WHMIS 6
TS1530 Standard First Aid 14
BA1110 Introduction to Mass Production 18
MA1096 Baking & Pastry Arts Math 60
BA1105 Food Safety and Sanitation 6
BA1010 The Professional Baker 15
BA1016 Baker Tools and Equipment 12
BA1020 Weights and Measures 10
BA1026 Baking Methods and Principles 18
BA1030 Bread Products 60
BA1035 Cakes I 60
BA1040 Cookies 60
BA1040 Cookies 60
MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
     
Semester 2 Hrs
BA1050 Artisan Breads 60
BA1055 Cakes II 60
BA1061 Pastry, Fillings and Creams 105
BA1070 Advanced Pastries 45
BA1075 Advanced Creams, Custards, and Sauces 30
BA1095 Chocolate and Sugar 60
BA1085 Laminate Dough 45
CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
     
Semester 3   Intersession Hrs
BA1080 Dietary Baking 45
BA1100 On the Job Training - Baking & Pastry Arts 90
BA1090 Frozen Desserts 45
AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12

 

Careers & Pathways

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

  • Specialty shops
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Bakery manufactures
  • Self employed

Tuition & Fees

Canadian Students
The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
All Other Industrial Trade Programs $88.00 (per week) $88.00 (per week)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
All Other Industrial Trade Programs $88.00 (per 30 hours)
Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students
A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees
School Regular Term
(15 weeks)		 Intersession
(up to 7 weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades $4,685.00 (per semester) $2,344.00 (per semester)
Exceptions for Industrial Trades
Heavy Equipment Operator $5,311.00 (per semester)
$354.00 (per week)		 $354.00 (per week)
Commercial Driver $5,311.00 (per semester)
$354.00 (per week)		 $354.00 (per week)
All Other Industrial Trade Programs $313.00 (per week) $313.00 (per week)
Part-Time Student Fees
Certificate & Diploma Programs:
Program Type Tuition Fee
Certificate & Diploma Programs $1,046.00 (per course)
Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2025–2026 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

  • Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
  • Offers better than bank exchange rates.
  • Fast, secure, and cost-effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

  • Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
  • Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
  • Students with outstanding balances are:
    • Ineligible for future term registration
    • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
    • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes
  • If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
  • Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
  • Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
  • Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
  • Students auditing a course must pay:
    • 50% of tuition
    • 100% of any applicable technology fees

College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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