The below entry requirements are for domestic and international students
To commence this qualification an individual must have:
- completed a Certificate III qualification in a field of study related to commercial baking, or
- at least 3 year’s full time relevant employment in a commercial baking environment.
Students who have studied the following qualifications may commence this accelerated delivery of the Certificate IV in Baking, provided they have completed successfully, the core unit SITXHRM001 and five (5) electives which met the training package rules as stated on Training.gov.au, these electives https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FBP40221 or undertaken RPL to ensure they will meet sufficient units to qualify for the Certificate IV award.
Certificate III qualification in a field of study related to commercial baking include:
- SIT31016 / SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
- FBP30417 / FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking
- FBP30517 / FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking
- FBP30317 / FBP30317 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Students whom have completed at least 3 year’s full time relevant employment in a commercial baking environment with no formal training that could contribute to credit transfers, would be required to undertake RPL to ensure they will meet sufficient units to qualify for the Certificate IV award.
TAFE Queensland has a preferred full time study pathway - completion of the Certificate III Patisserie, followed by the Certificate IV in Baking.
This would ensure that students have completed a number of units which will be applied as credit transfers into the accelerated six (6) month delivery of the Certificate IV in Baking. These include a Core Unit (SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills) and five (5) electives.
Selection criteria
International students:
In addition to the entry requirements, international students must also provide:
- English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
- Academic requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. View more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
International students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit the Department of Home Affairs - Welfare arrangements for students under 18.