At a glance
Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in baking. Specialise your skills in cake and pastry making and gain the qualifications you need to work as a pastrycook.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Pastrycook
- Chef Patissier
- Pastry sous chef
COURSE OUTCOME
FBP30317 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry
Course overview
Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in baking. Specialise in cake and pastry making and gain the skills you need to work as a pastrycook. Demand for bakers in Australia continues to grow. In 2015 there were over 32,000 people employed as bakers and pastrycooks with job openings over the next five years expected to be between 10,000 and 25,000.
In this course you will learn how to prepare fillings and produce a range of baked goods including pastry products, sponge cakes, puddings, artisan products, biscuits, and cookies. You'll also develop core industry-relevant skills such as implementing food safety procedures and scheduling cake and pastry production in a commercial baking environment.
Successful completion of this course will prepare you with the skills required to establish your career as a pastrycook, chef patissier, or pastry sous chef in a commercial baking environment.
TAFE Queensland has many industry partners including Jocelyn's Provisions and Homestyle Bakeries. These industry connections allow to seek guidance on how to achieve your career goals and provide an opportunity for future employment.
Gain practical experience in our state of the art baking training facilities where you will train with world-class bakers, learning contemporary skills and global baking trends.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed on your individual training plan.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| FBPRBK2002 |
Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings | |
| FBPRBK3001 |
Produce laminated pastry products | |
| FBPRBK3002 |
Produce non laminated pastry products | |
| FBPRBK3008 |
Produce sponge cake products | |
| FBPRBK3009 |
Produce biscuit and cookie products | |
| FBPRBK3010 |
Produce cake and pudding products | |
| FBPRBK3013 |
Schedule and produce cake and pastry production | |
| FBPRBK3018 |
Produce basic artisan products | |
| FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures | |
| FDFOHS2001A |
Participate in OHS processes | |
| FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace | |
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| FBPOPR3003 |
Identify cultural, religious and dietary considerations for food production | |
| FBPRBK3003 |
Produce specialist pastry products | |
| FBPRBK4003 |
Produce gateaux, tortes and entremets | |
| SIRXSLS001 |
Sell to the retail customer | |
| SITXHRM001 |
Coach others in job skills | |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more
What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships
Eligibility
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
COST
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
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University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
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.
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.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
Resources required
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Need to know
Please note:
At sign up when the Training Plan is being negotiated, if it is determined that the workplace cannot provide all training, then apprentices may need to travel to Brisbane, South Bank campus for training. This travel would be at the apprentices own expense, but may be subsidised by the Queensland Government.
Replacement Qualification
This qualification has been replaced by FBP30321 - Certificate III in Cake and Pastry, as of 8 September 2021. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 7 September 2022. If required, enrolments will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees 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.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 