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Certificate III in Patisserie

This qualification covers making patisserie products such as cakes, pastries, yeast-based bakery goods, petits fours and desserts. It also covers kitchen work, food safety and handling stock. Pastry cooks with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Pastry cooks who work in patisseries, restaurants, hotels, cafés or catering kitchens.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Pastry cook
  • Pastry chef
  • Patissier
  • Commis pastry chef

Qualification structure

21 units must be completed: 4 units from Group A or Group B below. 2 units from Group A, Group B or Group C below. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk have one or more prerequisites. Refer to individual units for details.

Core units

15 units
  1. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  2. SITHCCC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  3. SITHCCC034 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  4. SITHKOP009 (has a prerequisite)Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  5. SITHPAT011 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes
  6. SITHPAT012 (has a prerequisite)Produce specialised cakes
  7. SITHPAT013 (has a prerequisite)Produce pastries
  8. SITHPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
  9. SITHPAT015 (has a prerequisite)Produce petits fours
  10. SITHPAT016 (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts
  11. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  12. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  13. SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
  14. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  15. SITXWHS005Participate in safe work practices

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

21 units

Group A - Cookery and Catering

  1. FBPRBK3005Produce basic bread products
  2. FBPRBK3014Produce sweet yeast products
  3. FBPRBK4001 (has a prerequisite)Produce artisan bread products
  4. SITHASC028 (has a prerequisite)Prepare Asian desserts
  5. SITHASC032 (has a prerequisite)Produce Japanese desserts
  6. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  7. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  8. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  9. SITHPAT017 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and model marzipan
  10. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food

Group B - Food and Beverage

  1. SITHFAB024 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
  2. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  3. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage

Group C - General electives

  1. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  2. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  3. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  4. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  5. SITXCOM006Source and present information
  6. SITXCOM007Show social and cultural sensitivity
  7. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  8. SITXWHS006Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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