Certificate III in Patisserie

Decadent, luxurious, opulent and enticing - properly prepared pastry goods are more than just food.

They bring joy, excitement and romance to an occasion.

Yet there is something secret about the craft of the patisserie chef.

Working with precise detail and exceptional margins, an effective patisserie section can add immense value and attraction to a kitchen operation.

The ingredients are challenging, the expectations of customers are high and the popularity of a good patisserie chef is based on an understanding of heat and ingredients that goes well beyond the knowledge of a normal cook.This program opens the door to the world of baked goods, pastries and desserts.

During the program you will learn sophisticated international patisserie styles and techniques for the preparation and decoration of exotic cakes, comforting pastries and excitingly intuitive desserts.

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES BSBSUS201

WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS BSBWOR203

USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT SITHCCC001

PREPARE DISHES USING BASIC METHODS OF COOKERY SITHCCC005

USE COOKERY SKILLS EFFECTIVELY SITHCCC011

CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT SITHKOP001

PRODUCE CAKES SITHPAT001

PRODUCE GATEAUX, TORTEN AND CAKES SITHPAT002

PRODUCE PASTRIES SITHPAT003

PRODUCE YEAST-BASED BAKERY PRODUCTS SITHPAT004

PRODUCE PETITS FOURS SITHPAT005

PRODUCE DESSERTS SITHPAT006

USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY SITXFSA001

PARTICIPATE IN SAFE FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES SITXFSA002

COACH OTHERS IN JOB SKILLS SITXHRM001

MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF PERISHABLE ITEMS SITXINV002

PARTICIPATE IN SAFE WORK PRACTICES SITXWHS001

PREPARE FOOD TO MEET SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS SITHCCC018

PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL SITHFAB002

PREPARE AND SERVE ESPRESSO COFFEE SITHFAB005

PREPARE AND MODEL MARZIPAN SITHPAT007

MANAGE CONFLICT SITXCOM005

Entry requirements (year 12)

Entry requirements (non year 12)

There are no formal prerequisites, however preference is given to those with previous study or experience in the industry.

Applicants of this program will be required to:

• complete an application form

• attend the information session

• complete a numeracy & literacy selection exercise

• attend an interview