Baking Arts

Your Baking Arts Pathway

Enroll in LWTech’s Baking Arts program to acquire comprehensive skills essential for success in commercial food service and baking operations. Learn fundamental baking principles, terminology, and crucial food handling practices.

You’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

LWTech baking students prepare ingredients in the baking lab.

Our Baking Arts program holds certification from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), offering eligibility for initial ACF certifications, including the esteemed Certified Pastry Culinarian® (CPC®) in baking arts. Gain a valid Washington State Health Card and test for the nationally recognized Serve Safe Certificate, mandatory for many employers.

Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career!

Discover a world of opportunities with our Baking Arts program at LWTech!

Baking Arts, AAS

Associate in Applied Science

Baking Arts

Certificate of Proficiency

Baking Skills

Certificate of Completion

Management in Baking

Certificate of Completion

Specialty Baking

Certificate of Completion

 

Additional Program Information

  • Baking Arts Program Admission Dates
    • Fall Quarter
    • Spring Quarter
  • Baking Arts Program Class Format
    • Hybrid (part of class time on-campus, part online)

Entry into the Baking Arts program requires completion of LWTech's online application.

Supported certificate(s):

Discover the advantages of I-BEST support for students pursuing the Baking Skills Certificate of Completion. Our comprehensive program provides in-class assistance in various areas, including writing, math, notetaking, presentation skills, study techniques, and career readiness.

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this program.

 

Key Contacts

Sam Gracie

Sam Gracie

Admission Coach
Student Services

Janet Waters

Janet Waters

Professor
Culinary Arts Program

 

Explore Careers and Paths in Baking Arts

We are proud of the many pathway options our students have to complete an Applied Bachelor’s degree, at LWTech, and at in-state universities and colleges. All degrees, whether DTA/MRP, AAS-T or AAS, can fulfill transfer requirements at multiple institutions thanks to the articulation (transfer) agreements between LWTech and the transfer college. An applied bachelor's degree can improve your chances in the job market and help you make more money.

To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.

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