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THE CERTIFIED BAKERY SPECIALIST
PROGRAM (CBS)
Earn your letters and become a Certified Bakery Specialist (CBS).
This designation provides a recognizable standard of qualifications
and experience for Canadian bakers.
Bakers, who successfully achieve certification requirements, will
receive a diploma suitable for framing, and may use the designation
CBS after their names.
Upon receipt of registration and payment of the appropriate fee,
your credentials will be evaluated by the BAC's certification committee.
You will then be advised as to what requirements you must meet to
earn the CBS designation.
CBS General
Requirements*
- A minimum of 5 years acceptable industry experience (must include
extensive hands on work in the preparation and production of a
FULL range of bakery products - breads, cakes, pastries).
- Successful completion of recognized provincial apprenticeship or
equivalent from another country OR Successful completion of BAC
course, Bakery Technology, Units I, II, and III.
- Successful completion of the following BAC correspondence courses:
Food Hazard Control; Occupational Health & Safety; Operating A Successful
Bakery OR Documented equivalent training/experience.
* Candidate's credentials will be evaluated and CBS
requirements established on an individual basis. The majority of
CBS graduates have had to
complete a minimum of one BAC correspondence course.
HOW TO APPLY FOR CERTIFIED
BAKERY SPECIALIST DESIGNATION (CBS)
Complete the application form
included in the following pages, enclose a copy of your resume or
work history, copies of all your certificates/diplomas, and a reference
letter from your employer.
Do not send original documents, as they will be retained by Baking
Association of Canada.
Send these along with a cheque in the amount of $52.50 to association
office.
If your qualifications are from another country, please include
translation of certificates, diplomas or credentials that are not
in English or French.
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