Certificate IV in Patisserie - SIT40716

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $13217

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

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.

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.

Possible job titles include:

chef de partie

chef patissier.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Food, Hospitality and Personal Services field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

7.6%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

7.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

32 units must be completed:

26 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

6 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIT Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.

The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.

Core units
BSBDIV501	Manage diversity in the workplace
BSBSUS401	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SITHCCC001	Use food preparation equipment
SITHCCC005	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
SITHCCC011	Use cookery skills effectively
SITHCCC018	Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITHKOP005	Coordinate cooking operations
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
SITHPAT007	Prepare and model marzipan
SITHPAT008	Produce chocolate confectionery
SITHPAT009	Model sugar-based decorations
SITHPAT010	Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces
SITXCOM005	Manage conflict
SITXFIN003	Manage finances within a budget
SITXFSA001	Use hygienic practices for food safety
SITXFSA002	Participate in safe food handling practices
SITXHRM001	Coach others in job skills
SITXHRM003	Lead and manage people
SITXINV002	Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITXMGT001	Monitor work operations
SITXWHS003	Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
Elective units
Client and Customer Service
SITXCCS006	Provide service to customers
SITXCCS007	Enhance customer service experiences
Commercial Cookery and Catering
SITHCCC008	Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes
SITHCCC015	Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC021	Prepare specialised food items
Computer Operations and ICT Management
BSBITU202	Create and use spreadsheets
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBITU306	Design and produce business documents
Finance
BSBFIA401	Prepare financial reports
SITXFIN002	Interpret financial information
First Aid
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
Food and Beverage
SITHFAB005	Prepare and serve espresso coffee
SITHFAB007	Serve food and beverage
SITHFAB019	Plan and monitor espresso coffee service
Food Safety
SITXFSA003	Transport and store food
SITXFSA004	Develop and implement a food safety program
Human Resource Management
SITXHRM002	Roster staff
TAEASS301B	Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace
Inventory
SITXINV001	Receive and store stock
SITXINV003	Purchase goods
SITXINV004	Control stock
Kitchen Operations and Management
SITHKOP002	Plan and cost basic menus
SITHKOP003	Plan and display buffets
SITHKOP004	Develop menus for special dietary requirements
SITHKOP006	Plan catering for events or functions
Work Health and Safety
SITXWHS002	Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
Working in Industry
SITHIND002	Source and use information on the hospitality industry

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