TAFE NSW
3 to 12 months depending on study option
Launch your baking career by mastering foundational mixing, baking, and decorating techniques in a commercial bakery environment. This nationally recognised Certificate II prepares you for roles as an assistant baker with pathways to advanced baking qualifications.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, to be prepared for the course, it is recommended that you have good communication skills, numeracy skills at the level of Year 9 at high school, a passion for baking and being creative with food, the ability to be an early riser, an entrepreneurial spirit, an aptitude for working with your hands, good time management, and the ability to provide your own uniform and equipment. You will also need access to a computer and the internet. Some campuses may have additional entry requirements based on local community needs.
The Certificate II in Baking comprises 11 units of competency: 7 core units and 4 specialty units. Core units cover essential industry competencies including applying food safety procedures, participating in work health and safety processes, providing and applying workplace information, using numerical applications in the workplace, producing basic bread products, maintaining ingredient stores, and using food preparation equipment to prepare fillings. Specialty units allow customisation and include producing sponge cake products, sweet yeast products, non-laminated pastry products, biscuit and cookie products, selling to retail customers, advising on products and services, merchandising food products, providing first aid, working in a socially diverse environment, producing savoury bread products, and controlling and ordering bakery stock.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised training provider offering accredited qualifications that are recognised across all Australian states. The course is delivered through a combination of theory and practical training in commercial bakery environments on campus, ensuring students gain real-world experience. TAFE NSW provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, career counselling, and access to learning resources. The provider offers flexible study options across multiple campuses and delivery methods to suit different lifestyles.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue roles as assistant bakers and bakery sales assistants in commercial bakeries, cafes, hotels, and food production facilities. The qualification provides a strong foundation to begin a baking apprenticeship and opens pathways to further study in baking, including Certificate III in Baking, Certificate III in Bread Baking, and Certificate III in Cake and Pastry. With experience and additional qualifications, graduates can progress to supervisory or management roles in bakery operations or establish their own baking business.
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