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    National code: FBP30321

    Certificate III in Cake and Pastry

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    OverviewAbout this course

    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.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Create Instagram-worthy sponges, tortes, gateaux and artisan goods

    • Master the flaky, buttery croissant, Danishes and other pastries

    • Perfect the art of sweet and savoury

    • Schedule and monitor bakery assemblies

    • Prepare resources and equipment to achieve the daily baking targets

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Confidence to schedule bakery productions, prepare equipment and resources to meet daily targets

    • Experience in crafting and refining recipes and baking techniques

    • The ability to follow work health and safety practices in the kitchen

    • A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

    • Graduate with the skills and knowledge to be a confident, qualified baker

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • 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

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • An interest in working with people and being part of a team

    • A passion for food, flavour and baking

    • The ability to rise early for baking duties

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: pastry cook, chef patissier and pastry sous chef.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Certificate III in Cake and Pastry does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study2 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Cake and Pastry qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 11 core and 4 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Use numerical applications in the workplaceFBPOPR2069

    • Produce laminated pastry productsFBPRBK3001

    • Schedule and produce cake and pastry productionFBPRBK3013

    • Produce cake and pudding productsFBPRBK3010

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

    Info sessionsWant to know more?

    There are a total of 6 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

    You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Food and Hospitality

    Study optionsFind a location to enrol