Patisserie
Certificate III in Patisserie at Australian Professional Skills Institute is designed to equip students with a broad spectrum of theoretical knowledge and practical patissier preparation and presentation techniques to become a pastry chef. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to use a wide range of well-developed patisserie skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to produce patisserie products.
Students will have the opportunity to practise patisserie skills in the pastry kitchen of a fully operational commercial kitchen. Our qualified Patisserie trainers will teach students to master a wide range of fine patisserie skills through hands-on practical work.
The course includes an industry work placement which provides students with the necessary on-the-job experience in a pastry kitchen or within a patisserie business or with a bakery.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age (for international students only)
- Completion of Year 11 or high school or equivalent
- Have a passion to work in the kitchen or hospitality industry
- Have a minimum English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- This course is not suitable for persons unable to handle sugar or dairy products.
Career Opportunities
- Pasty Chef
- Patissier
- Chef de Cuisine
Study Subjects
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 petit 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 |