South West TAFE
Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (Apprenticeship)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice pastry cooks currently working in bakeries throughout Victoria.
Learners are interested in cake production, decoration and pastry produced goods, who enjoy doing the physical hands-on type of work, interacting and dealing directly with the public.
Learners may be school leavers wanting to gain their qualification through apprenticeship in the baking industry as well as mature aged, wanting to begin a career or participate in a career change to the baking industry.
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to produce and decorate a variety of delectable cakes and pastries that will stretch your creative talents.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must be employed as an apprentice with a registered employer that produces cakes and pastries.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (Apprenticeship) will prepare you for the following roles.
Pastry Chef
A Pastry Chef prepares food items such as cakes, pastries, biscuits, tarts and buns. You might work for a restaurant or café or for a specialist ba...
Patissier
A Patissier is a chef who specialises in sweet treats such as cakes, tarts, pastries, biscuits and desserts. You might decorate cakes or other item...
Cake Decorator
A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes in a bakery or specialist cake business. You might prepare cakes for special occasions such as weddings...
About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
