Training – Pastry-Making | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Pastry Making Program teaches students to prepare, cook, decorate, and present pastries and desserts. Students will explore the latest trends and techniques in the fine art of pastry making. The Pastry-Making program develops skills step by step, in the creation of beautiful pastries. From chocolates, to cakes, to showpieces, this program will explore a broad range of skills to prepare students for a career as a caterer, shop owner, pastry chef, baker and chocolatier, amongst many others.

Duration : 1 350 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Chefs

Pastry chefs

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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Paul-Rousseau
Drummondville, Centre-du-Québec
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DURATION : 11 Months
CLASSES START : August 07 2025
COSTS : 18 386,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais
Gatineau, Outaouais
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DURATION : 13 Months
CLASSES START : August 28 2025
COSTS : 19 345,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle

Centre PACC-Formation professionnelle
Lasalle, Montréal
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2025
COSTS : 17 700,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : January 19 2026
COSTS : 17 700,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : April 08 2026
COSTS : 17 700,00 $*
LANGUAGE : English (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École hôtelière de la Montérégie

École hôtelière de la Montérégie
Longueuil, Montérégie
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : January 28 2026
COSTS : 16 606,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Calixa-Lavallée

Centre de formation professionnelle Calixa-Lavallée
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 12 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2025
COSTS : 16 425,30 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Jonquière

Centre de formation professionnelle Jonquière
Saguenay, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 11 Months
CLASSES START : August 25 2025
COSTS : 19 178,30 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 11 Months
CLASSES START : August 24 2026
COSTS : 19 178,30 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

École hôtelière des Laurentides

École hôtelière des Laurentides
Sainte-Adèle, Laurentides
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DURATION : 13 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2025
COSTS : 16 158,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Adopt preventive measures in matters of hygiene and health safety in the workplace

Work with basic ingredients

Prepare creams, fillings, and toppings

120

Prepare products made with friable doughs

Prepare puff pastry products

Prepare ‘petits fours secs’

Decorate pastries

Prepare traditional entremets

105

Prepare additional decorations

Prepare chocolate products

Prepare modern entremets

Prepare chilled and frozen desserts

Prepare fancy pastries

Prepare plated desserts to order and à la carte

Enter the work force

105

Prepare brioches and sweet breads

Make small fancy cakes and ‘petits fours frais’

105

Prepare whipped rising batters

105

Pastry-making

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