Patisserie
Certificate IV in
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Overview
Preston
Preston
12 months full time
12 months full time
February 2021
February 2021
The icing on the cake
Our Certificate IV in Patisserie will advance your career in patisserie, upgrading your qualifications and fine-tuning your artisan pastry techniques. You’ll learn highly creative skills including sugar and chocolate decoration, marzipan techniques and showpiece creation. This course will also prepare you for the realities of owning your own patisserie.
A recipe for success
You’ll learn in our dedicated industry-standard pastry kitchens under qualified and experienced teachers with current industry knowledge. You’ll be able to enter industry competitions, and serve your delicious creations at our award-winning restaurant, St Georges. Industry-based instructors will also teach hospitality kitchen management, focusing on stock control, financial management and personnel management.
Be a master chef
A career in patisserie can take you anywhere, from dedicated patisseries, small restaurants and cafes to international hotels and resorts. You’ll graduate with the skills to create pastries and desserts limited only by your imagination and the ability to run your own pastry kitchen or dedicated patisserie.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
You’ll graduate with the skills to create pastries and desserts limited only by your imagination and the ability to run your own pastry kitchen or dedicated patisserie.- Pastry Chef
- Patisserie Chef
- Patisserie Owner
- Patissier
Pathways
Once you’ve successfully completed the Certificate IV in Patisserie, you can move into:- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Akolda Bil
"It means 'future' to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
Delivery methods
- Classroom
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBDIV501 | MANAGE DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE | Core | 60 |
| BSBSUS201 | PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES | Elective | 20 |
| BSBSUS401 | IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES | Core | 40 |
| BSBWOR203 | WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS | Elective | 15 |
| SITHCCC001 | USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT | Core | 25 |
| SITHCCC005 | PREPARE DISHES USING BASIC METHODS OF COOKERY | Core | 45 |
| SITHCCC011 | USE COOKERY SKILLS EFFECTIVELY | Core | 50 |
| SITHCCC018 | PREPARE FOOD TO MEET SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS | Core | 75 |
| SITHKOP001 | CLEAN KITCHEN PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT | Elective | 13 |
| SITHKOP002 | PLAN AND COST BASIC MENUS | Elective | 30 |
| SITHKOP005 | COORDINATE COOKING OPERATIONS | Core | 100 |
| SITHPAT001 | PRODUCE CAKES | Core | 24 |
| SITHPAT002 | PRODUCE GATEAUX, TORTEN AND CAKES | Core | 60 |
| SITHPAT003 | PRODUCE PASTRIES | Core | 24 |
| SITHPAT004 | PRODUCE YEAST BASED BAKERY PRODUCTS | Core | 42 |
| SITHPAT005 | PRODUCE PETITS FOURS | Core | 30 |
| SITHPAT006 | PRODUCE DESSERTS | Core | 100 |
| SITHPAT007 | PREPARE AND MODEL MARZIPAN | Core | 24 |
| SITHPAT008 | PRODUCE CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY | Core | 60 |
| SITHPAT009 | MODEL SUGAR-BASED DECORATIONS | Core | 48 |
| SITHPAT010 | DESIGN AND PRODUCE SWEET BUFFET SHOWPIECES | Core | 30 |
| SITXCCS007 | ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCES | Elective | 40 |
| SITXCOM005 | MANAGE CONFLICT | Core | 20 |
| SITXFIN003 | MANAGE FINANCES WITHIN A BUDGET | Core | 30 |
| SITXFSA001 | USE HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR FOOD SAFETY | Core | 15 |
| SITXFSA002 | PARTICIPATE IN SAFE FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES | Core | 40 |
| SITXHRM001 | COACH OTHERS IN JOB SKILLS | Core | 20 |
| SITXHRM003 | LEAD AND MANAGE PEOPLE | Core | 60 |
| SITXINV002 | MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF PERISHABLE ITEMS | Core | 10 |
| SITXMGT001 | MONITOR WORK OPERATIONS | Core | 20 |
| SITXWHS001 | PARTICIPATE IN SAFE WORK PRACTICES | Elective | 12 |
| SITXWHS003 | IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES | Core | 30 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
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Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $740 | $ 3700 | $14350 |
| Materials fee | $250 | $ 250 | $250 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $ 250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $1165 | $ 4200 | $14850 |
| Per year | $16000 |
| Per semester | $8000 |
| Materials fee | $420 |
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials
Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.Attend an Info Session
Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.Academic: Australian Year 11 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with no individual band below 5.0, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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