Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Baking and Pastry Certificate


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If you have the motivation and passion, this sweet program gives you the skills to pursue a career in food service. Our classical, progressive, and artistic baking techniques position you for a promising career in the foodservice industry.

Program Overview

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Culinary Academy’s Programs are designed to provide students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to ensure successful employment in an entry to a mid-level position within the food service and hospitality and tourism industry through a certificate or degree program.

To be eligible to earn a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate the student must be a current degree-seeking student or complete the application and admissions process to the College. Eligibility to earn and receive a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate does not interfere with the degree-seeking status of the student.

Career Opportunities

Our program serves up the qualifications for you to begin a food service career in an entry-level bakery or pastry position. If you apply your talent and creativity and continue your education, you may ultimately move up the ladder within the foodservice industry.

Curriculum for a Certificate in Baking and Pastry


General Education Core 6
Baking and Pastry Core 24
Total Credit Hours Required  30

Program Disclaimer


This curriculum includes a list of courses required for this program of studies for this calendar year.  Your Academic Plan can be found on DegreeWorks once you become a degree-seeking student. 

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