SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie

Possible job roles include:

• Chocolatier
• Confectioner
• Dessert Chef
• Pastry Cook and Patisserie Chef

Students will need to complete 17 core units and 5 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.

Core Units

• 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 petits 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

Elective Units*

• SITHCCC018 – Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
• SITHFAB005 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
• SITHIND002 – Source and use information on the hospitality industry
• SITHKOP005 – Coordinate cooking operations
• SITXCCS007 – Enhance customer service experiences

*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Work-Based Training (WBT)

160 hours consisting minimum of 24 complete service periods/shifts with a combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special functions.

Age Requirements

All students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at Mervic College.

English Language Requirements

Mervic approved LLN (ACSF level 3) or an English Placement Test;

OR

General English with Intermediate level achieved;

OR

Mature-age candidates with relevant industry experience

Academic Requirements

Completion of Year 11 or higher.

Pre-Training Review

All students are required to undertake a pre-training review that aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant experience.

Qualification Recognition

Qualifications offered by Mervic College are based on the principles, guidelines and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.