Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a baker in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program. 

Bakers

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialists in restaurants or other commercial baking establishments. These programs include courses in bread and pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service.

Baking and pastry arts/baker/pastry chef

Baking Apprenticeships

Bakers prepare bread, rolls, muffins, pies, pastries, cakes and cookies in retail and wholesale bakeries and dining establishments. They are employed in bakeries, supermarkets, catering companies, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other institutions, or they may be self-employed. Bakers who are supervisors are included in this unit group. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Baking Foundation Certificates

Baker Apprenticeship

Baking and Pastry Arts (Baker) Apprentice

The Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma (BPAM) provides students with a Diploma in bakery training and management skills, giving graduates a leading edge for advancement in the baking profession. Upon entering the program, baking students will be given an Industry Training Authority Trade Worker Identification Number. They will gain technical training credit while accruing work-based training hours by participating in two ten-week paid cooperative work placements. Upon completion of the diploma program, students can register as apprentices with an employer sponsor and continue to progress towards their SkilledTradesBC Baker Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement. The BPAM program prepares students for careers in baking, baking management, and entrepreneurship. 

Educational Path

Baking Apprenticeships

Programs

Careers