Boulanger & Baking Art

Learn the chemistry, history, and art of bread making and baking and the business skills you need to make it your career.

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Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year
Credential:
Certificate
Delivery:
Full-time

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Program Overview

Nova Scotia's demand for experts who understand, respect, and create traditional breads of many cultures continues to grow. In this program you go from France to Scandinavia, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, several countries of the Middle East, and even San Francisco through bread.

You learn the delicate balance of chemistry, history, love, and art that goes into each loaf. Additionally, we will look at baking for those with health issues, for example, gluten-free breads for celiac and colitis sufferers. You explore the traditions behind each style and why it must be prepared, baked and served just so. We emphasize traditional by-hand methods before teaching today's mechanized approach. Then we move on to cakes, cookies, pies, tortes, and flans of all styles – even wedding cakes.

Baking is an art and a lifestyle that demands attention, respect, and dedication. It is also a business – so we teach you how to prepare a business plan and be an entrepreneur. This program smells good, tastes better, and could lead you to a very satisfying career.

Student Comments

  1. Favourite"Mega ginger bread display for the IWK Childrens Hospital and the Ronald Macdonald House."
  2. Highlight"Learning to operate your own bakery outlet as if you were the owner."
  3. Why Take It"This is a one of the only programs of its kind in Canada."

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Choose NSCC

  • This is one of the few boulanger programs in the country. Our instructors are highly experienced in the art of bread and baking and know the exact history behind each style.
  • You learn in a real-world kitchen environment, preparing bread, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods for sale in our campus café and boulangerie.

Employment Opportunities

  • Many graduates have been employed before completing the program. This is testimony to Nova Scotia and Canada's recognition of the need for high-quality international and traditional breads.
  • Restaurants, resorts, hotels, hospitals, grocery chains, bakeries, catering, and convention centres all require boulanger and baking experts.
  • With your entrepreneurial training, you can always open your own business. Before graduation, you have the skills and knowledge to prepare your own business plan and conduct the necessary market research.

Other Info

  • Although Boulanger/Baking is a recognized professional trade, an apprenticeship program is not yet available. Baking journeyperson status can be obtained in Nova Scotia.
  • This career requires a particular lifestyle commitment that we mirror in the program and on your work placement. Bakers start early in the morning, or sometimes start late in the evening to prepare goods for the breakfast market. You will be expected to work real-world industry hours.

Courses May Include

Course descriptions
Code Course
BUSI 1066   Introduction to the Boulanger Industry
COMM 1227   Communications I
COMP 1025   Computer Essentials I
COMP 2025   Computer Essentials II
COOK 1000   Safety & Sanitation / Tools & Equipment
COOK 1071   Basic Yeast Breads
COOK 1075   Cakes I - Basic Formulas
COOK 1076   Pies, Tarts & Cookies
COOK 1077   Sweet Yeast Products & Quick Breads
COOK 1080   Baking Theory
COOK 1328   Introduction to Human Relations
COOK 1989   Boulanger Practicum
COOK 2030   The Boulangerie - Your Business
COOK 2071   Advanced Yeast Breads
COOK 2072   Cakes II -Decorating
COOK 2991   Work Experience - Boulanger & Baking Art
SAFE 1000   Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)
SAFE 1001   Introduction to NS OH&S Act

Additional Graduation Requirements

Milestone
Basic Food Safety Training
Emergency First Aid,CPR Level A
Portfolio Development

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