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Pastry Arts
The Pastry Arts Certificate of Technical Studies serves students seeking occupations in hotels, restaurants, pastry shops, and in store and individually owned bakeries. The program is designed to provide trained personnel for entry level positions in the baking/pastry industry.
Certificate programs are much shorter and more focused programs. They are designed to provide quick training to giving you basic understanding of your chosen field as well as an advantage getting started in a career. The Pastry Arts C.T.S. is built into the associate degree program. By completing this certificate, you can easily move into completing a higher-level degree without a loss of credits.
FAQs
What kind of jobs can i get with a pastry certificate?
With a Baking & Pastry certificate from Delgado, you can qualify for a variety of entry-level and early-career bakery and dessert-focused positions. Because the program is hands-on and career-focused, many graduates go directly into the workforce after completing the certificate.
Types of jobs include:
- Baker / Bakery Assistant
- Pastry Cook / Pastry Assistant
- Dessert Production Cook
- Pastry Prep Cook
- Cake Decorator
- Custom Cake Assistant
- Wedding Cake Production Assistant
How long does it take to get a pastry arts certificate?
The Pastry Arts Certificate of Technical Studies (C.T.S.) is designed as a short-term program that can usually be completed in less than 1 year if you attend full-time. The certificate requires about 22 credit hours, making it much shorter than the full associate degree.