Certificate IV in Patisserie

Provider:
Course Code:
SIT40721
CRICOS Code:
109467D
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Rapid Creek, Northern Territory, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 14,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, April, July, September

Course Overview

Our Certificate IV in Patisserie can help you to take your career in patisserie to the next level. You will upgrade your qualifications, refine your technical and creative skills and develop your management and leadership capabilities. Students are required to undertake face to face theory and practical training in kitchen operations.

This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.


Course Structure

To attain this qualification the following 32 units of competency must be completed:

Core Units:

  1. BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
  2. SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
  3. SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  4. SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  5. SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  6. SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations
  7. SITHPAT011 Produce cakes
  8. SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes
  9. SITHPAT013 Produce pastries
  10. SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
  11. SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours
  12. SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
  13. SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan
  14. SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery
  15. SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations
  16. SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces
  17. SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
  18. SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
  19. SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
  20. SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
  21. SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
  22. SITXHRM008 Roster staff
  23. SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
  24. SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
  25. SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
  26. SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Units:

  1. SITHKOP010 Plan and cost recipes
  2. SITXFSA007 Transport and store food 
  3. SITHKOP012 Develop recipes for special dietary requirements 
  4. SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee 
  5. SITXCCS015 Enhance customer service experiences 
  6. SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply ICAE requires all international student to be at least 18 years of age or older. 
Academic Entry Requirements

Must be a high school graduate in your home country or hold an equivalent qualification.

Applicants with significant working experience may also be considered. 

Language Requirement
English Language Requirements All potential applicants must be adequately proficient in spoken and written English. 

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various organisations where patisserie products are prepared and served, including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Internship or Work Placements

The second semester is entirely in the workplace undertaking Industry Placement (IP). IP is where you continue to develop your skills, demonstrate your competence to us and your IP employer, and build the critical foundation for a career in the hospitality industry.

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