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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Learning for a Lifetime
BAKING

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Occupation Description: 
Bakers prepare doughs, batters and other ingredients and then produce items such as bread, buns, cakes, pie​s, cookies and other baked goods. They are employed in a variety of food establishments but the vast majority of work takes place in retail settings such as supermarkets, specialty bakeries, restaurants and hotels.

Application Process/Steps​

  • November 1 - (pre) Spring Break
    • look over all th e information below and in the right column - get a good
       understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment,    reading, math, training, etc
      • if you have no questions, please apply for the program(s)
      • still have questions?  book an appointment to talk to the Principal Benjamin King, to learn more: Booking App
    • student competes the SD43 application (top link in the right column)
    • submits to your high school counselor (usually in gr 11 for the gr 12 school year)  
  • (post) Spring Break - late April
    • personal interview/conversation with district coordinator 
  • mid-May into June
    • students are conditionally accepted (or not) into programs (notified by email) 
    • applicable enrolment at the training site is made (by district coordinator)
    • counselors will adjust timetables accordingly for following school year

Students: feel free to contact Benjamin via email ( bking@sd43.bc.ca) or text/call (778-984-1354) at any time during the application process



Pre-Requisites​

  • look at the topics you will be taking at VCC: Program courses
  • completed at least one "Foods & Nutrition" and/or "Cook Training" course(s)
    • ​or related experienc​e, like a baking job in the community
  • Food Safe Level 1 (prior to the intake date)
  • complete step 1, the "VCC pre-intake app July 2023​" package...
    ​see top link in right column
    • few written responses
    • small portfolio of your baking and/or community involvement
  • when asked by VCC, complete an online application
  • good literacy and numeracy skills
  • excellent attendance + lates record while in high school
  • ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time​

Time Commitment

  • 1 intake:  all of semester 1
    • ​next intake: July 10​,  2023 (ending December 14, 2023)
      • you will not have any school from December 15, 2023 to January 26, 2024... semester 2 will start at your home school on January 29, 2024​
  • 23 weeks long​​
  • 4 days a week:  Monday to Thursday
  • 11.30am to 6.30pm

Student Eligibility

  • limited to 16 students - multiple school districts make up the class; traditionally Coquitlam SD43 has had 1-2 students get accepted by VCC
    (out of 35+ applications across the lower mainland)
  • students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
  • students must begin a program prior to June 30 of th​eir graduation year
    • ex 1:  a program begins in March of a gr 12s final semester and runs for 23 weeks - it is okay for that student​ to ​apply to
    • ex 2:  program will begin in July after a grade 12 has graduated - that current grade 12 should not apply as they will not be accepted​
  • must have government-issued ​photo ID that is current/valid on the ​ITA exam date in early-December ​​(ex: a driver's license, BC ID, or passport). This exam represents 20% of your final overall mark.​
  • unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students" 

Student Cost

  • tuition-free, but stud​ents will need to pay about $2,000 for items like:​​ textbooks, recipe book, ​tools, CompassCard, name tag, uniform, lock, tool bag, etc. See VCC Info Sheet (right column) for more detailed breakdown. Students can get a letter of enrolment that might allow for parents to access RESP money - but check with your financial provider.​

Location + Transportation

  • VCC "downtown campus" - 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver
  • Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
    • Skytrain to/from "Chinatown/Stadium station" is probably the ​best transportation option

Skills + Attributes

  • ability to work as a team
  • patience and accuracy
  • love of baking things​


 

Have questions about this program?
Book a meeting with ​Ben King
Principal of Trades & Transitions​:​

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

1080 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 0M6
604-939-9201 604-939-7828