Course description

This course provides the student with an understanding of accuracy, techniques, methodologies, and principles in order to support their growing practica skills. Students will learn all practical basic preparation methods and general terminology related to the baking and pastry industry. Students will gain knowledge of operating kitchen equipment properly and safely in a professional enviroment.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Sep. 21, 2026
Ends: Nov. 7, 2026
Day/Time: Wed. 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Delivery: In Person
Campus: Stratford
Cost: $312.54
Starts: Sep. 21, 2026
Ends: Jan. 16, 2027
Day/Time:    
Delivery: In Person
Campus: Waterloo
Cost: $312.54

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Fall 2026 registration is open.
Winter 2027 registration opens November 2, 2026.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery