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FBPSS00002

Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set

In partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland

Build on your pastry expertise and expand into artisan bread making with this hands‑on skill set designed for commercial baking environments. You’ll develop practical skills to produce a wide range of bread products, from basic and savoury breads to specialty and artisan loaves.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 17 Aug 2026 Duration: 5 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Subsidised

There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

$0

Course overview

Take your pastry skills to the next level by mastering the fundamentals and artistry of bread making. This hands-on skill set is designed for existing pastry cooks looking to expand their capabilities into bread production within commercial baking environments.

You’ll develop practical skills in producing a wide range of bread products, including basic and savoury breads, specialty flour breads, sweet yeast products and artisan loaves.  Delivered in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland.

What can I do?

  • Pathway from Certificate III in Bread Baking and Certificate III in Baking

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Manufacturing Skills Queensland

This skill set has been co-designed with industry and proudly funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland, ensuring training is aligned to current workforce needs and emerging manufacturing techniques.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3005
    Produce basic bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3005
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce basic bread products in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce basic bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3006
    Produce savoury bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3006
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce savoury bread products in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce savoury bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3007
    Produce specialty flour bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3007
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce specialty flour bread products in a commercial baking environment. Specialty flour bread products include organic flour breads, non-wheat flour breads, gluten-free breads, rye breads, whole grain flour breads and wholemeal breads.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce specialty flour bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3014
    Produce sweet yeast products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3014
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce sweet yeast products in a commercial baking environment. Sweet yeast products include enriched breads and fruited enriched breads.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce sweet yeast products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK4001
    Produce artisan bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK4001
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce artisan bread products in a commercial baking environment.

    Pre-requisite unit :
    FBPRBK3005
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce artisan bread products
Ways to study
  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank
On campus with some online
17 Aug 2026
5 weeks
Part time 1 day per week
  • Subsidised: $0

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

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South Bank

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

17 Aug 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

5 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Subsidised: $0

    There are a range of government funded courses available for eligible students. Learn more

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set (FBPSS00002)

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Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set

COURSE CODE: FBPSS00002
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

This program is available exclusively to individuals currently employed in the industry.

Selection criteria

You must:

  • be an existing employee of a participating Queensland manufacturing business
  • be employed in roles directly related to baking or closely related food manufacturing functions
  • meet any entry requirements determined by the Supplier, including completion of any required pre-enrolment review, skills check, workplace suitability confirmation, or verification of industry relevance
  • not be eligible for existing Queensland Government training subsidies or funding pathways for the same training

The Supplier is responsible for confirming and retaining evidence of participant eligibility and must provide such evidence to the student on request.

Evidence required - Employer Confirmation Email
You must provide an email from your current employer, sent from an official organisational email address, that confirms all of the following:

  • you are currently employed by the organisation and are working in a role directly related to baking or closely related food manufacturing functions
  • the employer supports your participation in the training program
  • to the employer’s knowledge, the you are not accessing, and are not eligible for, another Queensland Government subsidised training pathway for the same or equivalent training

The employer email must clearly identify the organisation, your role, and the name and position of the employer representative providing the confirmation.

Resources required

You must wear clean, appropriate attire, including

  • long pants
  • shirt
  • apron
  • safety boots
  • suitable headwear to meet safety standards

Important information

This program is fully funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland.

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.