Program Overview

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

Course Overview

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. 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.

What Can I Do?

• Pastrycook
• Chef Patissier
• Pastry Sous Chef

Course Outcome

FBP30321 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

Trade Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses.

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed on your individual training plan.

Core Units

• FBPFSY2002: Apply food safety procedures
• FBPOPR2069: Use numerical applications in the workplace
• 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
• FBPWHS2001: Participate in work health and safety processes

Elective Units

• FBPOPR3018: Identify dietary, cultural and religious considerations for food production
• FBPRBK3004: Produce meringue products
• SIRXSLS001: Sell to the retail customer
• SITXHRM001: Coach others in job skills

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• Wide Bay Burnett
• North Queensland

Campus Information

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

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 and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Important Information

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.

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.

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.

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. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.