Academia
Certificate IV in Patisserie
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate IV in Patisserie incorporates most of the core units of Certificate III in Patisserie, and builds on the skills and knowledge gained through these units.
In particular, you will learn the highly creative skills of producing Chocolate and Sugar products, using specialised equipment that is specific to chocolate and sugar production.
The Certificate IV in Patisserie also reflects the role of an individual who has a supervisory role within the patisserie kitchen.
Acquiring these valuable skills will allow you to strive for a more senior role within your kitchen team.
Delivery mode
Academia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
- 41 Raff Street Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Must be at least 16 years of age
If you possess a secondary school (Year 12) certificate, or have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification – entry into any course
Year 11 or above (Victoria, Australia) or equivalent International qualification as recognised by the Department of Home Affairs OR
Mature aged entry, with any one or both of the following applies:
- Demonstrating relevant work experience in the vocation chosen to study AND/OR
- Application into a package of courses which cover the pre-requisite knowledge and skills (e.g Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ONLY):
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test/ Certificate in Advanced English - 169
- International English Language Testing system (IELTS Test) - Overall band score 6
- Occupational English Test (OET) - a score of at least B for each test component
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 50
- Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) - 64
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EVIDENCE EXEMPTIONS
- English proficiency of Advanced level or EAP 1 - 2 from Academia International - Pass with an average of 60% or higher
- Passing Academia International’s Placement test. Pass with an average of 85% (with a minimum of 85% for speaking)
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education completed in Australia
- Certificate IV or higher completed in Australia
- Completing tertiary studies in the medium of English
- Evidence of at least 5 years of studies in an English speaking country (Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America, South Africa, Republic of Ireland)
- If English is the student’s first language
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Patisserie will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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