South West TAFE

FBP30321

Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (Apprenticeship)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

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.


Locations
  • 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool

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

Estimated Fee* $0 - $16,590 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$16,590
Full Fee Tuition:
$16,590
Enquire with South West TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $16,590 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

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 ...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

About South West TAFE

South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.

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.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.