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NMIT recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment from any other RTO.

 

Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)

National Code: SIT31107

Course Location and Contact Information

Hospitality Department
Preston Campus
Phone: +61 3 9269 1570
Email: tourhos@nmit.vic.edu.au

Course Description

This course is designed for applicants who are employed as an Apprentice Cook. They can be employed either full-time or part-time. The course provides participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to meet the demands of the speciality area of pastry in the culinary industry. It is preferred that full-time students enrolling in this certificate have some recent industry experience or are working part-time in the industry.

All modules are nationally accredited.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment as qualified pastry cooks.

Course Duration

Full-time (apprentices): Not available
Full-time (non-apprentices): One year
Part-time: Two and a half years

Course Commencement Dates

January and July.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must be employed and have signed a training agreement between themselves and their employer. There are no educational prerequisites for this course. Students should have basic literacy and mathematics skills.

Application Procedures

Apply directly to the Hospitality Department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Applicants who are admitted to the course may be granted exemption from some units if they have passed equivalent studies at another institution.
Details and application procedures are available from the Hospitality Department.

Pathways to Further Study

Students can use the Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie) to gain entry into Certificate IV in Cookery and Hospitality courses. Credit may be given for completed subjects/modules.

Course Outline

SICCOCC001A Follow health, safety and security procedures
SICCOCC002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures
SICCFSA001A Implement food safety procedures
SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
SICCCOM001A Work with colleagues and customers
SICCCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment
SITHCCC027A Prepare, cook and serve food for food service (holistic)
SICCHRM001A Coach others in job skills
SICCCOM003A Deal with conflict situations
SITHCCC001A Organise and prepare food
SITHCCC002A Present food
SITHCCC003A Receive and store kitchen supplies
SITHCCC004A Clean and maintain kitchen premises
SITHCCC005A Use basic methods of cookery
SITHPAT002A Prepare and produce cakes
SITHPAT001A Prepare and produce pastries
SITHPAT003A Prepare and produce yeast goods
SITHCCC013A Prepare hot and cold desserts
SITHPAT009A Prepare desserts to meet special dietary requirements
SITHPAT006A Present desserts
SITHPAT004A Prepare bakery products for patisseries
SITHCCC022A Prepare chocolate and chocolate confectionery
SITHPAT005A Prepare and present gateaux, torten and cakes
SITHPAT007A Prepare and display petits fours
SITHPAT010A Prepare and display sugar work
SITHPAT008A Prepare and model marzipan
SITHPAT001A Plan, prepare and display sweet buffet showpieces
SITHCCC009A Prepare vegetables, fruit, eggs and farinaceous dishes

Total Hours - 725

Assessment Methods

  • practical assessment
  • assignments
  • class work
  • self evaluation
  • direct observation.

Materials

  • specified text books
  • complete chef's uniform
  • knife kit.
Further details of these can be obtained from the Hospitality Department.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie).

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