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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Develop the foundational skills required to begin your rewarding career in patisserie. In this course, you’ll learn from experienced industry professionals in purpose-built, industry-standard training facilities, gaining hands-on experience in desserts, gateaux, pastries, petit fours, food safety and the preparation of products for special dietary requirements.  

With small class sizes and personalised guidance, you’ll have the support to refine your technical skills while strengthening key literacy, numeracy and workplace capabilities.  

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the patisserie industry, backed by strong hands-on skills, industry knowledge, and the professionalism and life skills you need to succeed in a range of culinary environments. 

Career Opportunities

  • Pâtissier 
  • Pastry Chef 
  • Business Owner 
  • Cake Decorator

 

Pathways 

Progress through further study and into employment with more skills in your pocket. Explore more pathway options from this course.

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code

SIT31021

Course Level

Certificate III

Course Intake

February, April, July, September

Duration

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

Campus

Melbourne

Sydney

Course Mode

Full-time

Part-time (available February and July)

Course Hours

Full-time: 18-22 per week

Part-time: 10-12 per week (Classes are delivered on a weeknight and Saturdays)

COURSE STRUCTURE

Please note that the order of the delivery of units and elective units available may vary between campuses, course modes and intakes.

Stage 1 (Full-time)

SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITHKOP009Clean kitchen premises and equipment
SITHPAT011Produce cakes
SITHPAT013Produce pastries
SITHPAT014Produce yeast-based bakery products
SITHPAT017Prepare and model marzipan
SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
SITXINV006Receive, store and maintain stock
SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices
SITHCCC023Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC027Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHFAB025Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Stage 2 (Full-time)

SITHCCC042Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
SITHPAT012Produce specialised cakes
SITHPAT015Produce petits fours
SITHPAT016Produce desserts
SITXCOM006Source and present information
SITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivity
SITHCCC034Work effectively in a commercial kitchen

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.

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