English Introduction to Baking

This course includes an orientation to the program and introduces learners to vocabulary and pronunciation specific to the kitchen and baking classroom. It provides an introduction to the baking industry and to the language and communication skills required for teamwork and professionalism. Using an experiential learning approach with focus on role-rehearsals and coaching, this course will provide learners with the opportunity to work independently and in cooperative teams. Learners will practice communication strategies like: clarifying and confirming understanding in the baking classroom and kitchen, following instructions and troubleshooting and problem-solving issues in baking. Direct feedback from the teacher will be provided on clear speech and intelligibility.

This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts – Artisan Baking & Baking & Pastry Arts Pastry Program.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

• Introduction to Baking and Pastry Industry and Terminology (e.g. baking roles and workplaces, equipment, ingredients, food safety and sanitation terminology, etc.)
• Study skills for Baking (e.g. orient students to college and local resources, dictionary use, reading strategies, note taking, asking clarifying questions, etc.)
• Communication Strategies for the Baking classroom and kitchen (e.g. active listening, clarifying, confirming, following instructions, giving instructions, requesting feedback, giving feedback, etc.)
• Communication Strategies for teamwork (e.g. including others, shifting discussion topics, interrupting, giving opinions, persuading, etc.)
• Communication Strategies for professionalism (e.g. displaying confidence through word choice and body language, taking initiative in the classroom and workplace, making suggestions, giving and receiving advice, solving problems, etc.)

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.