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Career Studies Certificate
Virginia Western Community College
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Career Studies Certificate in Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Culinary Arts: Baking and Pastry
Virginia Western Community College
The Baking and Pastry certificate program provides students with the basic skills to obtain an entry-level job as a baker.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Two (2) full uniforms, if taking more than one lab (if only taking 1 lab, 1 uniform is sufficient, so long as it is kept clean), consisting of: Chef Jacket with school logo and your name embroidered on it; black & white checkered pants; neckerchief; neckerchief slide; white apron; white baker's cap; black hard-style non-skid shoes with closed heel and toe (sneakers/tennis shoes/soft cloth shoes will NOT be permitted). |
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | To discuss how your previous degree can be incorporated into your new long term goals, please meet with an advisor. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
519
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Virginia Western Community College's service region includes the cities of Roanoke and Salem, along with Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. Virginia Western was the first college established in the Virginia Community College System, in 1966, and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of more than 8,500 students in credit courses and more than 1,200 enrollments in accelerated career training and continuing education courses. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year is determined by their first semester of attendance in the major. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/transfer/transfer-agreements/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Baking Major | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts- Restaurant Management | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35-1011.00 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
| 35-2019.00 | Cooks, All Other | All cooks not listed separately. | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
| 35-2012.00 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
| 35-2014.00 | Cooks, Restaurant | Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu. | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
| 35-1012.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food. | Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations |
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