Certificate IV in Patisserie
Certificate IV in Patisserie
This specialised course is designed to provide students with a broad range of pastry skills and knowledge. Students will develop a range of preparation and presentation skills synonymous with the fine tuned skills required of a fully qualified patissier or pastry chef. The Certificate IV in Patisserie is an advanced…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This specialised course is designed to provide students with a broad range of pastry skills and knowledge. Students will develop a range of preparation and presentation skills synonymous with the fine tuned skills required of a fully qualified patissier or pastry chef.
The Certificate IV in Patisserie is an advanced skills course, providing students with kitchen supervision skills and advanced cookery skills. Subjects taught at this level include staff supervision skills, stock control processes, financial management and advanced catering control. Students are required to undertake face to face theory and practical training in kitchen operations.
Students are required to undertake workplace training in various commercial kitchen settings, such as in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Career outcomes:
This qualification provides a pathway to work in various kitchen settings, such as restaurants, hotel, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Possible job titles include:
Senior Pastry Chef
Patissier
Chef de Cuisine
Units of Competency:
This course consists of 32 units of competence with 26 core units and 6 elective units
Articulation
Upon completion of Certificate IV, students can continue to study Diploma of Hospitality Management (Patisserie specialisation)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 18 years of age (for international student only)
Completion of Year 11 or high school or equivalent
Have a passion to work in the kitchen or hospitality industry
Have a minimum English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This course is not suitable for persons unable to handle sugar or dairy products.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI) is a modern education institution located in Perth, Western Australia. APSI offers courses in hospitality, commercial cookery, healthcare and community services, and also offers business management skills training. APSI focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of training, with work experience in Australian workplaces to provide a balanced delivery of its courses. The college has world-class training facilities in Wellington Fair educational precinct and has experts on its staff. APSI delivers a comprehensive suite of nationally recognised training courses under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The institute has strong links to business, partnerships with industry and pathway links to Edith Cowan University. APSI’s unique employment pathway programs are designed to give students the skills, knowledge and industry contacts in order to assist them in finding employment.
