Certificate III in Patisserie
Provider:
Course Code:
SIT31021
CRICOS Code:
109735M
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Course Fees:
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Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, April, July, October
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Patisserie provides students with the knowledge of patisserie skills necessary to become pastry chefs in a catering or restaurant type setting. Students will learn how to use discretion and judgment and have a sound knowledge of the hospitality industry. They will also learn how to work independently and under supervision, and how to provide operational advice and support to team members.
Course Structure
Students will need to complete the following 22 units of competency to attain the qualification.
Core Units
- BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBWOR203 – Work effectively with others
- SITHCCC001 – Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC005 – Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC011 – Use cookery skills effectively
- SITHKOP001 – Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHPAT001 – Produce cakes
- SITHPAT002 – Produce gateaux, torten and cakes
- SITHPAT003 – Produce pastries
- SITHPAT004 – Produce yeast-based bakery products
- SITHPAT005 – Produce petits fours
- SITHPAT006 – Produce desserts
- SITXFSA001 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 – Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXHRM001 – Coach others in job skills
- SITXINV002 – Maintain the quality of perishable items
- SITXWHS001 – Participate in safe work practices
Elective Units
- SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
- SITHKOP005 – Coordinate cooking operations
- SITXCCS007 – Enhance customer service experiences
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require: i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program. Results older than two years are not acceptable. OR ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process. If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests: – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT – Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Pathway
- Hospitality Patisserie Package
Career Opportunities
Possible job roles include:
- Chocolatier
- Confectioner
- Dessert Chef
- Pastry Cook and Patisserie Chef
Internship or Work Placements
Students are required to undertake at least 160 hours consisting minimum of 24 complete service periods/shifts with combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner and special function.