Courses

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, cafés, and coffee shops.

To receive this qualification you must complete 32 units,  26 core units and 6 elective units. 22 of the units would have been completed in the Certificate III in Patisserie.

Students attend college 20 hours per week over 3 days.

The course comprises of 6 stages, each comprising 10 weeks, with holidays in between. The first 4 stages are completed in the Certificate III. Stage 5 and 6 each comprise of 10 weeks, with holidays in between.

Work-based Training
As part of the course, student are required to complete 24 occasions of Work-based Training.  We will assist you in finding a suitable venue for you to complete your WBT.

Core Units

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety (pre-requisite for all practical units)

BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively

SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations

SITHPAT001 Produce cakes

SITHPAT002 Produce gateaux, torten and cakes

SITHPAT003 Produce pastries

SITHPAT004 Produce yeast-based bakery products

SITHPAT005 Produce petits fours

SITHPAT006 Produce desserts

SITHPAT007 Prepare and model marzipan

SITHPAT008 Produce chocolate confectionery

SITHPAT009 Model sugar-based decorations

SITHPAT010 Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces

SITXCOM005 Manage conflict

SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget

SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills

SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people

SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items

SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations

SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Units

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices               

SITXINV001 Receive and store stock                              

SITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches              

SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salad                        

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

• 18 years or older
• Completion of Year 11 studies or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Please see POLICY AND PROCEDURE – VET Assessment of literacy and Numeracy Skills for further information

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Possible job roles include:

Chef de Partie
Chef Patissier

View all dates here.

View fee list here.

Please click here for 2021 Important Dates.

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, cafés, and coffee shops.

To receive this qualification you must complete 32 units,  26 core units and 6 elective units. 22 of the units would have been completed in the Certificate III in Patisserie.

Students attend college 20 hours per week over 2-3 days.

The course comprises of 6 stages, each comprising 10 weeks, with holidays in between. The first 4 stages are completed in the Certificate III. Stage 5 and 6 each comprise of 10 weeks, with holidays in between.

Workbased Training (completed in the Certificate III)
As part of the course, student are required to complete 24 occasions of Workbased Training. The college will assist you in finding a suitable venue for you to complete your WBT.

Core Units

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety (pre-requisite for all practical units)

BSBDIV501 Manage diversity in the workplace

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment

SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively

SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

SITHKOP005 Coordinate cooking operations

SITHPAT001 Produce cakes

SITHPAT002 Produce gateaux, torten and cakes

SITHPAT003 Produce pastries

SITHPAT004 Produce yeast-based bakery products

SITHPAT005 Produce petits fours

SITHPAT006 Produce desserts

SITHPAT007 Prepare and model marzipan

SITHPAT008 Produce chocolate confectionery

SITHPAT009 Model sugar-based decorations

SITHPAT010 Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces

SITXCOM005 Manage conflict

SITXFIN003 Manage finances within a budget

SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices

SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills

SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people

SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items

SITXMGT001 Monitor work operations

SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Units

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices               

SITXINV001 Receive and store stock                              

SITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches              

SITHCCC006 Prepare appetisers and salad                        

BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Completion of Certificate III in Patisserie.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Acknowledge Education.

Please see Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer for more information.

Possible job roles include:

Chef de Partie
Chef Patissier

View all dates here.

Please click here for 2021 Important Dates.

Full Tuition Fee: $12,350
Enrolment Fee: $200

Students eligible for Skills First funding –
Tuition $0 and material fees

For more information on the Skills First program please click here.

For Fee schedule, please see above Downloads section.

$480