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Course Description

This unique course gives you the flexibility to explore both cookery and patisserie, and expands your potential employment opportunities both domestically and globally.

This intensive course provides you with strong fundamental skills, practical experience and industry participation across commercial cookery and patisserie.

By adding patisserie skills to your cookery repertoire, you could be the next generation's desserts sensation and an asset to any culinary team.

The Experience

  • Learn the expertise of patisserie and cookery together
  • Add new skills to your repertoire, learning in our state-of-the-art training facilities
  • Learn the fundamentals of patisserie and cookery techniques you'll need to work as a commercial cook or pastry chef
  • Units in these programs are creative and specialised allowing diverse career options.
  • Gain two culinary qualifications in this unique combined qualification

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

SIT30821 / SIT40721

Study Area

Foods, Cookery, Patisserie

Course Level

Certificate III & Certificate IV

Course Intake

February and July

Duration

2 years

Campus

Melbourne

Course Mode

Full-time

Course Hours

Full-time: 21-28 per week

Application Requirements

William Angliss Institute accepts direct applications from domestic students.

Angliss considers you a domestic student if you:

  • Are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen
  • Are an Australian Permanent Resident
  • Have an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa

If you are unsure or hold a different visa type, please contact our Admission Team for more information.

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Course Structure

The Dual Qualification including the Certificate III Cookery (SIT30821) & Certificate IV Patisserie (SIT40721) is an intensive full-time course, completed over a two year period.


Part of this program includes the units SITHCCC034 - Work effectively in a commercial kitchen, and SITHCCC043 Work effectively as a cook, that require you to safely and hygienically prepare, cook and present menu items for food service periods that could cover:



CERTIFICATE III IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY (SIT30821)

STAGE 1

SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC028Prepare appetisers and salads
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC029Prepare stocks, sauces and soups
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment

STAGE 2

SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITHCCC036Prepare meat dishes
SITHCCC035Prepare poultry dishes
SITHCCC037Prepare seafood dishes
SITHCCC030Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC031Prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes
SITHCCC025Prepare and present sandwiches
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices

STAGE 3

SITHCCC040Prepare and serve cheese
SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHCCC041Produce cakes, pastries and breads
SITHPAT016Produce desserts
SITHCCC039Produce pates and terrines
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices

STAGE 4

SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
SITHCCC043Work effectively as a cook

CERTIFICATE IV IN PATISSERIE (SIT40721)

Stage 1

SITHPAT011Produce cakes
SITHPAT013Produce pastries
SITHPAT014Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITHPAT017Prepare and model marzipan
BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
SITXCOM010Manage conflict

Stage 2

SITXHRM008Roster staff
SITHPAT016Produce desserts
SITHPAT012Produce specialised cakes
SITHPAT015Produce petits fours

Stage 3

SITHKOP013Plan cooking operations
SITHCCC034Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
SITHPAT020Design and produce sweet showpieces
SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
SITXHRM009Lead and manage people

Stage 4

SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
SITHPAT018Produce chocolate confectionery
SITHPAT019Model sugar-based decorations
FBPRBK4005Apply advanced finishing techniques for specialty cakes
SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Timetables

Want to get a handle on your schedule? Find timetables for food courses at the Melbourne campus for our next intake. Please note this is a sample of group timetables that are subject to change. Some courses may have multiple groups, which may have classes timetabled on different days.

Selection Requirements

Pre-Training Review

  1. A Literacy, Language and Numeracy assessment – which should take between 30-60 minutes.
  2. Proof of ID
  3. Pre-Training Review Form - This is not a test – it is a government requirement you must complete before we can offer you a place. It allows us to understand why you would like to study your course and what your careers goals are. We can also ensure that you enrol in the course that is the best fit for you.

Fees

Tuition fees are determined by the number of scheduled contact hours per unit that you are enrolled into. Student services fees are charged per study period that you enrol into.

 

There are different Tuition Fee types that apply to VET courses depending on your individual eligibility as per residency status, course of choice, and previous access to subsidies.

 

  1. Government Subsidised Place: if you meet the funded course eligibility criteria but no do not hold a current valid concession entitlement, you may be able to access a reduced tuition fee under Skills First Funding
  2. Free TAFE: if you meet the funded course eligibility criteria, and have not accessed a Free TAFE place previously (or have completed a Priority Pathway course and are looking to access a second waiver under this scheme), you may be eligible to access a tuition free placement
  3. Concession: if you meet all eligibility criteria and hold a current healthcare or pension card, you may be able to access a concession for tuition fees
  4. Full Fee: you will pay the full fee rate if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for any of the above.

 Find additional information about fees and charges.

TUITION FEE TYPES – DOMESTIC STUDENTS MELBOURNE CAMPUS

Tuition Fee type is determined via the Pre-Training Review process, or a post Letter of Offer concession application.

 

Total student fees are distributed per enrolment period; for eligible students, tuition fees can be deferred to a Payment Plan on application, but all additional costs must be paid up front in full.

FREE TAFE TUITION FEE

$5,990

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED PLACE TUITION FEE

$12,794

CONCESSION TUITION FEE

$2,559

FULL FEE

$24,345

ADDITIONAL COSTS

These costs are payable by all students and apply to all tuition types.

2026 Cert III & IV DUAL QUAL Uniform & Equipment

STUDENT SERVICES

$720

MANDATORY MATERIALS

$4,228

UNIFORM / EQUIPMENT

$1,142

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

Study what you love with a little help from us. William Angliss Institute awards merit and equity scholarships to recognise academic excellence and support students in financial need.

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