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Credit Programs

Baking & Pastry Arts

Program ContactAaron Stumb
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Degrees & Pathways
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates
Document(s):

Baking Fundamentals Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C55130F

The Baking Fundamentals Certificate focuses on fundamentals such as doughs, pastries and fillings, basic cakes and decorating, custards, plated desserts and petits fours pastries.

The certificate can be finished in 16 weeks and totals 16 credit hours. Upon completion, the students will have competency in basic requirements to obtain a job in the baking field. 

 

 

 

 

 

Class
Credit hours
Offered
CUL-110 Sanitation and Safety
2
Fall (first 8-week)
Spring (first 8-week)
Summer
CUL-142 Fundamentals of Food
5
Fall (first 8-week)
Spring (first 8-week)
Summer
CUL-160 Baking I
3
Fall (first 8-week)
Spring (first 8-week)
Summer
CUL-260 Baking II
3
Fall (second 8-week)
Spring (second 8-week)
BPA-120 Petits Fours and Pastries
3
Fall (second 8-week)
Spring (second 8-week)
Total Credit Hours
16
 
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Career Outlook


  • Baker
    23090.04
    Starting Salary
    33929.95
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Chef or Head Cooks
    32107.48
    Starting Salary
    55151.64
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

Certificates

Total Credits:

16

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day Only

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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