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.

Potential Career Outcomes

• Cook
• Chef
• Sous Chef
• Chef Partie

Who Could Enrol

This course is suitable for a variety of learners such as:

• Those who would like to obtain new skills and knowledge, including those who are changing careers
• Those who wish to obtain a qualification in order to gain employment in the hospitality industry
• Those employed within the hospitality industry and wish to obtain a qualification and/or have their skills recognised.

This qualification includes 32 units of competency which comprise of 26 core and 6 elective units. Elective units have been carefully selected based on the industry consultation to ensure the learner achieves the desired vocational outcomes of the course.

Units of Competency:

Core Units:

• 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
• SITHPAT014* Produce yeast-based bakery productsSITHPAT015* 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

The above elective units have been selected based on the industry requirements and in relation to the vocational outcome. CBTC may consider offering other preferred elective units based on the applicable training package requirements.

Duration:

78  weeks

Study commitment required:

We recommend a learner would require a minimum of 35-45 hours of commitment per week to complete this qualification. This includes participation in class, homework and self-study, work placement, assignment activities and assessments.

Training delivery method:

Training is only delivered through the Traineeship/Apprenticeship program which is on-the-job training.

Work placement:

No work placement required for this qualification.

Assessments methods:

Written assessment, Role Plays, Project, Practical exercises, Workplace Observations.

Age:

Minimum 18 Years

English:

• Year 10 or equivalent; or
• Minimum 1-year work experience communicating in English

LLN:

Completion of LLN Assessment at Level 3 of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Academic requirements:

• Year 12 or equivalent; or
• Completed a Certificate II or higher

Physical requirements:

This course equips you with knowledge and skills required to provide services to people within a restaurant, hotel or café setting. It includes mandatory work placement in one of the mentioned hospitality settings where the daily activities include performing tasks standing and moving for long hours, working in a high-pressure environment, frequently engaging in manual handling tasks and working with equipment and tools for regular tasks.

Technology requirements:

This course is offered in a blended mode and the learning resources are accessible online through our Learning Management System. To ensure access to the learning resources, you would require:

• a Personal Computer/Laptop/Tablet or any Mobile device
• appropriate software e.g. Microsoft Office to engage with the learning and assessment
• High speed internet connectivity
• Audio-visual tools to engage with the interactive video materials
• Basic computer skills to engage with the LMS and in live online learning sessions

USI Number:

Valid USI number is required. Ask us if you require any assistance in creating it on your behalf.

Other requirements:

• Valid and current email address

This course requires you to complete a mandatory work placement of 40 hours within a regulated hospitality setting such as a restaurant, hotel or café. This is to ensure that a learner has adequate opportunities of learning, practicing and demonstrating their skills in the workplace according to industry standards and based on the units of competency.

Requirements

At CBTC, our learners are responsible for finding a suitable workplace facility to undertake the mandatory work placement. Our student support team is available to assist with strategies of identifying a suitable venue.

Approval of the Facility

Once identified, our Work placement coordinators verify the suitability of the venue to ensure our learners will get opportunities of learning and practicing the required tasks.

Documents Required

• • Workplace Agreement between CBTC and the employer
  • Insurance Certificate for undertaking work placement
  • Work Placement Log Book and other related materials

Learner to organise:

• • Any other evidence requested by the employer e.g. proof of vaccination etc.

Undertaking Work Placement

Prior to the commencement of the work placement, learners are informed about:

• • the workplace, their policy and procedures and the dos and don’ts
  • the requirements of the placement and the activities to be undertaken
  • the evidence to be recorded in the Work Placement Log Book.

Payment Options

CBTC recognizes that our learners may need flexibility in managing their fees. To assist them, we provide a structured Payment Plan option that can be tailored to their needs.

Payment Plan

You have the freedom to make payments according to an agreed-upon amount and duration. Please be aware that CBTC does not accept any single payment of fees exceeding $1500.

Government Funded

If you enroll under a government-subsidized option, your fees will adhere to the funding regulations set by the respective funding body. Please consult the enrollment officer for additional information.

• • ACT 
  • NSW – Smart and Skilled Program

*If you do not qualify for government funding, please reach out to our support team for alternative options.

Why CBTC?

Versatile Training Modalities:

• • Traditional Classroom Setting
  • Online Instruction
  • Blended Learning Approach
  • Workplace-Based Training

Our Nationwide Reach:

• • Greater Sydney Region
  • ACT: Belconnen

Benefit From Expertise

Our instructors are seasoned industry professionals with extensive experience.

Government Subsidized Training Organization

• • NSW
  • ACT
  • Centrelink

*Please be aware that not all courses are covered under each of the aforementioned government subsidized options. Kindly verify eligibility and availability at the time of application. Eligibility criteria apply.