Program Overview

Certificate III in Patisserie / Diploma of Hospitality Management

Course Overview

Gain broad and well-rounded training in food and beverage operations, event management, front office operations, and supervision of staff. Learn the principles behind financial management, legal compliance, and sales and marketing as they relate to the hospitality sector. Pair these management skills with practical skills in classical and contemporary patisserie techniques, including the production of gateaux, pastries, petit fours, and desserts.

What Can I Do?

• Banquet or Function Manager
• Cafe and Restaurant Manager
• Chef de Cuisine
• Chef Patissier
• Executive Housekeeper
• Front Office Manager
• Gaming Manager
• Hospitality Supervisor/Manager
• Kitchen Manager
• Motel Manager
• Pastrycook
• Pastrycook's Assistant
• Restaurant Manager
• Sous Chef
• Unit Manager (Catering Operations)

Course Outcome

• SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management

What You Will Study

Core Units

• SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
  • SITHCCC023: Use food preparation equipment
  • SITHCCC027: Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
  • SITHCCC034: Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  • SITHKOP009: Clean kitchen premises and equipment
  • SITHPAT011: Produce cakes
  • SITHPAT012: Produce specialised cakes
  • SITHPAT013: Produce pastries
  • SITHPAT014: Produce yeast-based bakery products
  • SITHPAT015: Produce petits fours
  • SITHPAT016: Produce desserts
  • SITXFSA005: Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA006: Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXHRM007: Coach others in job skills
  • SITXINV006: Receive, store and maintain stock
  • SITXWHS005: Participate in safe work practices
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • SITXCCS015: Enhance customer service experiences
  • SITXCCS016: Develop and manage quality customer service practices
  • SITXCOM010: Manage conflict
  • SITXFIN009: Manage finances within a budget
  • SITXFIN010: Prepare and monitor budgets
  • SITXGLC002: Identify and manage legal risks and comply with law
  • SITXHRM008: Roster staff
  • SITXHRM009: Lead and manage people
  • SITXMGT004: Monitor work operations
  • SITXMGT005: Establish and conduct business relationships
  • SITXWHS007: Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Elective Units

• SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
  • FBPRBK3005: Produce basic bread products
  • FBPRBK3014: Produce sweet yeast products
  • FBPRBK4001: Produce artisan bread products
  • SITHCCC042: Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
  • SITHKOP010: Plan and cost recipes
  • SITHPAT017: Prepare and model marzipan
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • BSBTWK501: Lead diversity and inclusion
  • BSBTWK503: Manage meetings
  • SITHACS016: Provide accommodation reception services
  • SITHFAB021: Provide responsible service of alcohol
  • SITHFAB023: Operate a bar
  • SITHFAB025: Prepare and serve espresso coffee
  • SITHFAB027: Serve food and beverage
  • SITHFAB030: Prepare and serve cocktails
  • SITHFAB031: Provide advice on beers, spirits and liqueurs
  • SITHFAB036: Provide advice on food
  • SITHIND006: Source and use information on the hospitality industry
  • SITHIND008: Work effectively in hospitality service
  • SITXCCS010: Provide visitor information
  • SITXFIN007: Process financial transactions
  • SITXFSA005: Use hygienic practices for food safety
  • SITXFSA006: Participate in safe food handling practices
  • SITXHRM007: Coach others in job skills

Ways to Study

• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane

Next Intake

• Start date: 14 Jul 2025
• Duration: 2 years

What You'll Pay

• International: $39,000

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students: Completion of Year 10 Certificate or equivalent; or mature-aged entry with work experience in a related field
• International students: English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent; Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent)

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Uniforms for Hospitality (compulsory across all TAFE Queensland Brisbane campuses)

Important Information

• The advertised cost and duration will be broken down as per the following:
  • Certificate III in Patisserie: duration - 12 months, cost - $18,400
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management: duration - 12 months, cost - $20,600

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.