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College Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts

College of the North Atlantic (CNA)

Bay St. George — Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 11,010
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description This red seal eligible program gives students great hands on skills in both baking and pastry, including cakes, tortes, cookies, frozen and cream-based desserts. It provides the foundation for a career as a lead baker or pastry chef. The courses empower students by exploring baking and ingredient theory while gaining a greater understanding of the craft. This program will challenge their artistic side by expanding the student's capability in the design and creation of specialized baked goods. Candidates will work in real bakery environments where they gain experience in production of baked goods consistent with industry standards. Some duties include: Weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes Cutting and forming dough, prepare fillings Using ovens to bake products Decoration of baked goods Stock selection and rotation ingredients and supplies Developing support skills as an independent Baker Healthy Baking PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the Baking and Pastry Arts 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. Complete the Competency and Task requirements for Baker National Occupational Analysis (NOA). EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may find employment in the following areas: Specialty shops Hotels Restaurants Bakery manufactures Self employed
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 11,010
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Bay St. George

Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

432 Massachusetts Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) public college – one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada, with a history dating back over 55 years. Today, College of the North Atlantic has 17 campus locations, which include facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador; thousands of students studying at various partner universities in China; and, a technical education college for the State of Qatar in the Middle East. In NL, CNA has over 100 full-time program offerings for approximately 9,000 students each year. CNA...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.