2026-2027 Course Catalog
Baking Diploma
Location(s):
Newton
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The DMACC Baking program branded as the Iowa Culinary Institute’s Baking and Pastry Arts (ICIBPA) follows the principals set forth by the American Culinary Federation.
The ICIBPA prepares students to enter baking and pastry positions with hotels, bakeries, restaurants, clubs, or institutions. Some select jobs in food styling, catering, and management. By the end of the program, graduates will have taken courses in baking fundamentals, artisan breads, international pastries, plated desserts, cake decorating, and chocolate and sugar. These courses are management designed and offer students practical knowledge of the baking industry.
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Students may start this program Fall Semester
Program Graduation Requirements
To earn a Baking Diploma, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Option 1 - Select 3 credits
Option 2 - Select 3 credits
Option 3 - Select 3 Credits
Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 35 Credits
Fixed Costs
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change. Varied Costs
| | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | | Books (approximate) | 180 | 180 | 180 | | Supplies | 200 | | | | Equipment - Tool Kits | 100 | 50 | 50 | Approximate total cost for the program: $8,465* **Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost. What Kind of Work Will You Do?
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of a bakeshop.
- Specialize in baking, finishing, piping and decorating.
- Creating a repertoire of baking formulas which include standardization and cost analysis.
- Specialize in artistic presentations of showpieces and plated desserts.
- Arrange special menus for conventions, training seminars, and workshops.
- Supervise and manage to include such duties as interviewing, hiring, and firing bakery help.
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?
- Ability to read and follow recipes and directions carefully and learn to use new methods.
- Work under pressure and with some confusion.
- Acquire a sense of taste and smell.
- Work well on your own and with others.
- Visualize how a finished product will look.
- Use arithmetic in measurements, purchasing and cost control.
- Supervise and manage people.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?
- Success depends upon demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Success depends on demonstrating strong math skills.
- May work irregular hours, including nights and/or holidays and weekends.
- May be able to go into business for yourself.
- Anticipated average starting salary $25,640 Annual mean wage. (source: Iowa Workforce Development)
Program Competencies
- Demonstrate the workplace basic skills of listening, writing, computing, problem solving, interpersonal relationships and leadership
- Demonstrate the ability to select, identify, prepare and properly store fruits, grains, nuts, chocolate, and sugar
- Prepare basic breads, pastries, cakes and desserts
- Demonstrate the ability to use basic baking fundamentals and procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to use scaling, shaping, baking, icing and decorating techniques
- Research the selection and preparation of more difficult French pastries
- Apply knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, and production in baking
- Implement good sanitation and safety procedures
- Operate kitchen equipment safely
- Clean kitchen equipment safely
- Apply knowledge of purchasing, cost control, estimates of consumption, and portion control
- Apply good decorating techniques and efficient work productivity
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Utilize effective time management rules and techniques
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a team setting
- Evaluate baked goods for quality in color, texture and flavor
Competencies revised date
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