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Certificate IV in Patisserie

This qualification is for pastry chefs who supervise or lead a kitchen team. It covers cakes, pastries, chocolate, sugar decorations, marzipan and sweet showpieces, as well as rostering and managing people and budgets. Experienced pastry chefs could have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SIT40716 Certificate IV in Patisserie (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Pastry chefs who lead a team in patisseries, restaurants, hotels or catering kitchens.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Pastry chef
  • Chef patissier
  • Chef de partie
  • Pastry kitchen supervisor

Qualification structure

32 units must be completed: 3 units from Group A or Group B below. 3 units from the electives listed below or from any current endorsed Training Package or accredited course. 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

26 units
  1. BSBTWK501Lead diversity and inclusion
  2. SITHCCC023 (has a prerequisite)Use food preparation equipment
  3. SITHCCC027 (has a prerequisite)Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  4. SITHCCC034 (has a prerequisite)Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  5. SITHCCC042 (has a prerequisite)Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  6. SITHKOP013 (has a prerequisite)Plan cooking operations
  7. SITHPAT011 (has a prerequisite)Produce cakes
  8. SITHPAT012 (has a prerequisite)Produce specialised cakes
  9. SITHPAT013 (has a prerequisite)Produce pastries
  10. SITHPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Produce yeast-based bakery products
  11. SITHPAT015 (has a prerequisite)Produce petits fours
  12. SITHPAT016 (has a prerequisite)Produce desserts
  13. SITHPAT017 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and model marzipan
  14. SITHPAT018 (has a prerequisite)Produce chocolate confectionery
  15. SITHPAT019 (has a prerequisite)Model sugar-based decorations
  16. SITHPAT020 (has a prerequisite)Design and produce sweet showpieces
  17. SITXCOM010Manage conflict
  18. SITXFIN009Manage finances within a budget
  19. SITXFSA005Use hygienic practices for food safety
  20. SITXFSA006Participate in safe food handling practices
  21. SITXHRM007Coach others in job skills
  22. SITXHRM008Roster staff
  23. SITXHRM009Lead and manage people
  24. SITXINV006 (has a prerequisite)Receive, store and maintain stock
  25. SITXMGT004Monitor work operations
  26. SITXWHS007Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

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

Elective units

29 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. FBPRBK4005Apply advanced finishing techniques for specialty cakes
  5. SITHCCC030 (has a prerequisite)Prepare vegetable, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes
  6. SITHCCC038 (has a prerequisite)Produce and serve food for buffets
  7. SITHCCC044 (has a prerequisite)Prepare specialised food items
  8. SITHKOP010Plan and cost recipes
  9. SITHKOP011 (has a prerequisite)Plan and implement service of buffets
  10. SITHKOP012 (has a prerequisite)Develop recipes for special dietary requirements
  11. SITHKOP014Plan catering for events or functions
  12. SITXFSA007 (has a prerequisite)Transport and store food
  13. SITXFSA008 (has a prerequisite)Develop and implement a food safety program

Group B - Food and Beverage

  1. SITHFAB025 (has a prerequisite)Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  2. SITHFAB027 (has a prerequisite)Serve food and beverage
  3. SITHFAB038Plan and monitor espresso coffee service

Group C - General electives

  1. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  2. BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
  3. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  4. SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
  5. SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
  6. SIRXOSM006 (has a prerequisite)Develop and manage social media and online strategies
  7. SIRXOSM007 (has a prerequisite)Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting
  8. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  9. SITXCCS015Enhance customer service experiences
  10. SITXFIN008Interpret financial information
  11. SITXINV007Purchase goods
  12. SITXINV008Control stock
  13. 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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