Advanced Technical Certificate
(CIP#: 0612050166)
Limited-Access
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 an A.S. degree in either Baking and Pastry Management or Culinary Management.
- 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 Salary.
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 about this program, email Enrollment Services or call at 407-582-1507 or visit the Culinary Management program page.
Current Students
Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in MyVC. Log into MyVC, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Student Success Coach.
Program Chair
Email Steven Rujak or call at 407-582-1154
