At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course. If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course. <ol> <li>Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in</li> <li>Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information</li> <li>Select a course location to progress your enrolment</li> <li>Follow the prompts to complete</li> <li>You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status </li> </ol> If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

TAFE NSW is Australia's leading vocational education and training provider. No matter if you’re a school leaver, changing careers, or wanting to upskill there are many reasons why you should study with TAFE NSW: <ol> <li>High quality industry-relevant training: TAFE NSW offers over 1,200 courses designed in consultation with employers and industry specialists</li> <li>Practical learning: TAFE NSW offers the highest level of practical training and learning experiences in real world situations, so you’ll be job ready</li> <li>Flexibility: TAFE NSW study options are designed to fit around work, family and other life commitments</li> <li>Career opportunities: Gain experience and industry connections through work placement opportunities</li> <li>Support Services: TAFE NSW offers a range of support services including disability, counselling, multicultural, English language, career development and more</li> <li>Pathways to Degrees: Many TAFE NSW courses have pathways to higher education, check individual course pathways for more</li> <li>Affordability: TAFE NSW courses are often more affordable than other RTOs. Use the Fee Calculator on the course page to discover if you’re eligible for a subsidy or scholarship</li> </ol>

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Baking and Patisserie courses

Q: How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

To study at TAFE NSW, you may need to meet certain requirements. <ol> <li>Age: The minimum age for enrolment at TAFE NSW is 15 years. Some courses may require students to be a certain age due to industry regulations or legal requirements</li> <li>Residency status: If you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, a temporary visa holder or on a visa that allows you to study, you can apply to study at TAFE NSW.</li> <li>Entry requirements: Entry requirements for TAFE NSW courses vary depending on the course you choose. Please check individual course entry requirements</li> <li>English language requirements: You may be asked to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test so we can provide you with the appropriate level of support for your success.</li> </ol> International students are required to complete an internationally recognised language proficiency test. If you have any further questions, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Q: I am an international student. Can I enrol?

Yes, you can. However, not all TAFE NSW courses are open to international students. We have over 150 courses available for international students across a wide range of subject areas and qualification levels. Check the full range of options here: <a href="https://www.tafensw.edu.au/international" target="_blank">International | TAFE International - TAFE NSW</a>.

Q: Why should I study baking and patisserie?

TAFE NSW teaches you the technical skills required to create delicious fresh bread, baked goods, pastries and chocolates. You're encouraged to use your creativity, but also to apply real-world business skills. You'll learn how to calculate recipe costs, schedule bakery productions, sell items to customers and meet daily baking targets.

Master your culinary craft when you study a TAFE NSW baking and patisserie course. Are you keen to create homemade sweet treats for loved ones? Lea...

TAFE Statement Cake Decorating
800-001014
Create edible art and learn new cake decorating techniques for any occasion. You'll get the chance to practise your skills in a simulated baking facility, where you can gain expert feedback and confidence in your abilities.
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TAFE Statement Art of Sourdough Bread
800-001079
Embrace your passion for baking and learn how to create delicious sourdough bread from scratch. Learn the skills to feed and maintain a starter at home and gain experience mixing, kneading, shaping and scoring dough into the perfect sourdough loaf.
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TAFE Statement Introduction to Cake Decorating
800-000887
If you want to create beautifully decorated cakes for any occasion, this short course is the perfect place to start. Learn to use icing, frosting and ganache, develop piping, writing and filigree skills, and make basic flowers and other decorations.
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TAFE Statement Chocolate Skills for Beginners
800-001112
Embrace your sweet tooth and gain the skills and knowledge to make delicious chocolate treats at home. Learn the fundamentals of chocolate making including how to temper and mould chocolate, and the art of creating a range of chocolate decorations.
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TAFE Statement Make Your Own Bread
800-000733
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread. Rise to your baker potential and learn how to make a variety of breads from scratch. Learn skills to correctly weigh, mix, knead, proof and shape dough into perfect loaves, rolls, pizza bases and more.
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bakery assistant

bakery apprentice.
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Certificate II Baking
FBP20221-01
Launch your baking career and spend your workdays crafting quality bread, cakes and pastries. Gain the skills to become an assistant baker as you learn foundational mixing, baking and decorating techniques in a commercial bakery on campus.
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Assistant baker

Bakery sales assistant
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Certificate III Bread Baking
FBP30421-01
Master the art of making bread and kickstart your career as a commercial baker in a fully-equipped professional kitchen. Discover how to turn premium, raw ingredients into a variety of breads including sweet, savoury, yeast, specialty and artisan.
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To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
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baker

bread baker.
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Certificate III Patisserie
SIT31021-01
Step into the kitchen and create mouth-watering cakes and pastries. Learn to whip up delicious fillings and desserts as a pastry chef or pâtissier, and work anywhere from boutique businesses to 5-star hotels.
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Apprenticeship

Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
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pastry chef

pâtissier.
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Certificate III Cake and Pastry
FBP30321-01
Become trade qualified in this creative field and begin your journey as a chef patissier or a pastry cook. Study as an apprentice to learn invaluable skills from industry professionals and develop your culinary flair to craft delicacies that impress.
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To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
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pastry cook

chef patissier

pastry sous chef.
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Certificate III Baking
FBP30521-01
Build your technical skills, operations knowledge, creativity and baking repertoire to be a qualified baker or pastry cook. Study as an apprentice, be inspired and refine your skills as you prepare for success in this practical course.
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To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
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Baker

Bread baker

Pastry cook
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Certificate IV Patisserie
SIT40721-01
Use your artistic flair to shape and mould chocolate bonbons and sugar confections as well as various gateaux, tortes, pastries, petit fours in this patisserie course. Fortify your career and confidently lead a pastry kitchen as a head pastry chef.
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TAFE NSW offers the Certificate IV in Patisserie as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.

Apprenticeship

To be eligible for this course, you must:

Be employed as an apprentice in the patisserie industry

Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP) who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

There are no entry requirements for non-apprentices. You can enrol now.
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pastry/patisserie chef

sous chef in the pastry section

executive or head patisserie/pastry chef

small business owner.
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Baking and patisserie course information

It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE NSW baking and patisserie course.

Face-to-face courses at TAFE NSW are immersive and interactive, and you can choose between full...

Who is a baking and patisserie course good for?

You have a passion for food and flavours, especially desserts. Creativity is a baker’s best friend, and you’ll be curious about how to tweak recipes for better results. You’re likely someone who spends their...

Baking and patisserie career paths

From junior positions through to senior roles, there are plenty of opportunities available in this booming industry. Here are some of the most sought-after jobs in the field of baking and patisserie:

How do I enrol?

At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.

If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.

Go to the TAFE NSW website to view the course you are interested in
Check if there are any entry requirements, as you may be asked to supply additional information
Select a course location to progress your enrolment
Follow the prompts to complete
You will receive an email confirming your enrolment or application status

If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Baking and Patisserie courses

TAFE Statement Cake Decorating

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TAFE Statement Art of Sourdough Bread

Entry requirements

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TAFE Statement Introduction to Cake Decorating

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TAFE Statement Chocolate Skills for Beginners

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TAFE Statement Make Your Own Bread

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Certificate II Baking

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Certificate III Bread Baking

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Certificate III Patisserie

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Apprenticeship

Non-apprenticeship

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Certificate III Cake and Pastry

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Certificate III Baking

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Certificate IV Patisserie

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Baking and patisserie course information

Who is a baking and patisserie course good for?

Baking and patisserie career paths

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