Certificate IV in Patisserie - SIT40721

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00197D

This qualification equips you, as a pastry chef, to take a supervisory or team-leading role in the kitchen. You will 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, caf

Structure

• To receive this qualification, you must complete 32 units: 26 core units and 6 elective units. You will attend classes 20 hours per week over 2 days (excluding self-directed study).
• The course has 6 stages, each of 10 weeks, with holidays in between. The first 4 stages are completed in the Certificate III. Stages 5 and 6 each have 10 weeks, with holidays in between.

Subjects

• BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
• SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment
• SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
• SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen
• SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
• SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations
• SITHPAT011 Produce cakes
• SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes
• SITHPAT013 Produce pastries
• SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products
• SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours
• SITHPAT016 Produce desserts
• SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan
• SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery
• SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations
• SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces
• SITXCOM010 Manage conflict
• SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget
• SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety
• SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices
• SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills
• SITXHRM008 Roster staff
• SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people
• SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock
• SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations
• SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices

Standard entry requirements

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• 18 years or older.
• Completion of Year 12 studies or equivalent.

Recognition

CPA Australia; Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Study pathways

Successful completion of Certificate III and IV may provide entry to Stott's Colleges' Bachelor of Business programs.

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