Diploma in Bakery & Pastry (Full-time)(One Semester)
Table of Contents
Overview
- Application Deadline: May 5, 2023
- Start Date: June 1, 2023
- Duration: 3 Months
- Medium of Instruction: English (supplemented with Cantonese)
Introduction
The bakery and pastry diploma course is perfect for baking enthusiasts who want to pursue a career in the industry. In one semester, students will learn from bakery science to cake decoration and bread-making, with hands-on experience in our modern kitchen facilities. Additionally, this full-time course also teaches important bakery management skills such as inventory, costing, and marketing. Graduates will be well-equipped to succeed as professional bakers and pastry chefs. Discover the sweetness of baking and pastry making by joining us today!
Syllabus
- Unit 1: Introduction to bakery and pastry
- Unit 2: History of bakery and pastry cooking
- Unit 3: Employing correct and safe techniques in the use of bakery tools and equipment
- Unit 4: Different cooking methods in the production of baked goods
- Unit 5: Performing basic decoration techniques
- Unit 6: Demonstrating the concept of plated desserts
- Unit 7: Employing quality control methods
- Unit 8: Employing portion control methods
- Unit 9: Maintaining a pastry kitchen workstation
- Unit 10: Hygiene standards in the production of pastry items
Entry Requirements
Prospective students must fulfill the following requirements:
For Newly-Graduated Secondary Students:
- must have completed Secondary 5 with grade E in HKCEE English (Syllabus B) or grade C in English (Syllabus A) or 4.5 in IELTS exam or
- must have completed Secondary 6 with Level 2 in the HKDSE English Exam or 4.5 in IELTS exam
For Mature Applicants:
- must be a holder of a Diploma for Tertiary Studies or
- must be a holder of a Yi Jin Diploma or
- must be a holder of Pre-Associate Degree / Diploma or
- must be aged 21 or above with relevant year(s’) working experience in related industry(s) or
- must possess any equivalent qualification
For All Applicants
- must pass the admission interview
English Proficiency
Applicants who do not have:
- a grade of E in HKCEE English (Syllabus B) or
- a grade of C in English (Syllabus A) or
- has not passed Level 2 in the HKDSE English Exam or
- has not scored 4.5 in IELTS exam
must pass an English comprehension test on listening and reading during admission interview.
English Tutors
Applicants who are experiencing difficulty with the English course material can avail of the school’s team of professional European and American tutors.
Awards
To obtain the Diploma in Bakery & Pastry from the Academy, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Achieve 90% attendance or above in each Module
- All modules combined must achieve 50% or above in average (does not include the industrial training)
Further Studies
Students who have graduated from this course can apply for the Diploma in Culinary Arts in semester 2 starting from 1st Mar to 3rd June 2022 and get their tuition fee reduced to HK$41,500.
Tuition Fee
- Total Tuition:
- HK$58,100
- Miscellaneous Fees:
- HK$2,500 (Includes Chef Uniform x 1, Apron x 1, Big Towel x 1, Small Towel x 2, Chef Hat, Individual & Group Insurances, Notes & Ingredients)
- Application Fee:
- HK$200
Common Questions
How to Enroll
You may download our enrollment form here or fill out our online application form.
