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SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie

  • Certificate

Embark on a career making delicious pastries and cakes with this entry-level patisserie course. Gain skills to work in a commercial kitchen team, preparing and baking various pastries and desserts. Learn food safety, hygiene, and workplace health standards in professional facilities.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 - 2 semesters full-time
Course Code
BHR8, 109754H
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$16,890 per year / $16,890 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Embark on a career making delicious pastries and cakes with our entry level patisserie course. Gain the knowledge and skills to work quickly and effectively in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and bake cakes, tarts, petits fours, pastries, and chocolates.

During your studies you will learn the standards for food safety programs, hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, first aid and workplace health and safety. By the end of your studies, you will have a strong understanding of mixing methods and the baking / cooking requirements needed to produce cakes and other pastries using baking equipment and machinery in fully equipped professional facilities.

On completion of the course you will have the skills to work in a pastry kitchen, hotel or continue with further study.

Please note that students who are transitioning into the new qualification will be required to complete additional units in order to be awarded the new qualification. These extra units will not incur any additional tuition fees.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Geraldton

Joondalup

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Embark on a career making delicious pastries and cakes with our entry level patisserie course. Gain the knowledge and skills to work quickly and effectively in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and bake cakes, tarts, petits fours, pastries, and chocolates.

During your studies you will learn the standards for food safety programs, hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, first aid and workplace health and safety. By the end of your studies, you will have a strong understanding of mixing methods and the baking / cooking requirements needed to produce cakes and other pastries using baking equipment and machinery in fully equipped professional facilities.

On completion of the course you will have the skills to work in a pastry kitchen, hotel or continue with further study.

Career pathways

  • Baker
  • Baker's Assistant
  • Pastry Cook

Course structure

Core units
  • SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
  • SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  • SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITHPAT011 Produce cakes
  • SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes
  • SITHPAT013 Produce pastries
  • SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
  • SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours
  • SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
  • 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
  • SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices
Elective units
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • SITHASC028 Prepare Asian desserts
  • SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  • SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  • SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice

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