Advanced Technical Certificate
Limited-Access (CIP #0612050166)
This program provides advanced instruction in confectionery artistry. The program prepares you to go into a specialized career within the culinary industry. It will provide instruction in complex decorating techniques; figure sculpting, sugar flowers, color theory and design as pertaining to entremets and cakes. A student will learn to create and execute celebration, wedding, and 3-D sculpted cakes. Students will also learn the fundamentals of costing and managing a cake business.
Admission Requirements
- Students must have one of the following:
- Earned A.S. degree in Baking and Pastry (minimum)
- Industry experience of two years in the pastry field
- Submit a completed Valencia Application for Admission, and be in Active Student Status.
- Following your admission to Valencia, submit the Cake Artistry Application.
Potential Careers
- Lead decorator
- Assistant Pastry Chef
- Assistant Cake Manager
- Pastry Chef
- Owner/operator
Salary and Earnings Information
For salary and wage information, visit: www.salary.com
A variety of exciting career choices are available in Central Florida’s flourishing theme parks, resorts, restaurants and other owner operator dining establishments. Excellent career opportunities are also available in catering and banquet services.
Contacts
Future Students
To learn more information about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-1507 or visit valenciacollege.edu/culinary-management/.
Current Students
Steven Rujak, Program Chair, West Campus: (407) 582-1154
srujak@valenciacollege.edu
Jen Bhagirath, Career Program Advisor, West Campus: 407-582-1719
jbhagirath@valenciacollege.edu
