International Culinary Institute
Higher Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The International Culinary Institute (ICI) offers the Higher Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts. The programme blends theory and hands-on practice to teach paraprofessional skills in bakery and confectionery, and provides management knowledge for bakery and pastry operations. It promotes lifelong learning, independent study and global professional development opportunities.
Career Outcomes: ICI offers job-placement assistance to start careers in patisseries, bakeries, cafés, restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks and clubhouses. After experience, graduates can move into supervisory roles such as Demi‑Chef, Chef de Partie, Pastry Sous Chef or bakery management. Graduates may open their own bakery, pastry shop or café.
Programme Aims
Equips students with management knowledge and skills and practical applications in baking and pastry operations so as to prepare them for supervisory roles in the industry;
Cultivates students' notion for lifelong learning and develops students to be independent learners with local, national and global vision for further study and professional development in the hospitality industry;
Equips students with the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills, initially at paraprofessional level, via the blending of theoretical and practical application.
Professional Recognition
Institute of Hospitality (IOH)
- Graduates who successfully completed the programme are eligible to apply for the Affiliate grade of membership.
- Students who study the food preparation and catering programmes are required to take the Food Hygiene and Safety module. Successful candidates are awarded "Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors" which is recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.
- Graduates of Higher Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts who meet the following entrance requirements can sit for the German Trade Test Qualification System. Successful candidates are awarded “Certified Pastry Cook” which is jointly offered by the International Culinary Institute and Handwerkskammer Koblenz (Chamber of Skilled Crafts) HwK Koblenz, Germany.
- Minimum 22 years of age
- Minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience
- Relevant Certificate in Hygiene and Safety (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisor)
- Minimum 22 years of age
- Minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience
- Relevant Certificate in Hygiene and Safety (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisor)
Job placement assistance is provided to facilitate our graduates to start their careers in operative positions in patisseries, bakeries, cafes, restaurants, hotels, resorts, theme parks, clubhouses and more. After gaining professional experience, they can advance to supervisory positions such as Demi-Chef, Chef de Partie, and Pastry Sous Chef. Equipped with management know how in bakery and pastry operations and business students may also choose to open their own bakery, pastry shop or café.
