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Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE)

Certificate IV in Patisserie

  • Certificate

This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. they operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
78 weeks full-time
Course Code
SIT40721, 109474E
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. they operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various organisations where patisserie products are prepared and served, including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Entry requirements

  • Completion of Year 10 or equivalent

  • Overseas student must have a minimum overall band of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

  • Chef de partie

  • Chef patissier

Course structure

There are 32 units in total must be completed for this qualification.

Core Units

BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion

SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations

SITXCOM010 Manage conflict

SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget

SITXHRM008 Roster staff

SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people

SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations

SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen

SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHPAT011 Produce cakes

SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes

SITHPAT013 Produce pastries

SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products

SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours

SITHPAT016 Produce desserts

SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan

SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery

SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations

SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills

SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock

Elective Units

SITHCCC038 Produce and serve food for buffets

SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements

SITXFSA008 Develop and implement a food safety program

SITHKOP015 Design and cost menus

SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

Delivery Premise

Theory study: Level 3, 100-104 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 (AILFE)

Kitchen practice: Tenant 1, Ground Floor, 100-104 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000 (The School Cafe)

267 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA (The Cooking Professor)

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