GOTAFE
3.5 years
Certificate III in Baking is the recognised qualification to become a qualified Baker. Students master breads, pastries, cakes, and biscuits while learning food safety, production scheduling, and stock management through a blend of on-campus training blocks and workplace experience.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure required literacy and numeracy levels are met. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and aspirations. Prospective Apprenticeship or Traineeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying. Students must have a laptop/computer with internet access, access to a digital or video camera, and a workplace baking uniform including enclosed shoes, shirt, baker's pants, apron, hat, and baker's toolkit.
The course comprises 19 units: 15 core and 4 elective. Core units include: Apply Food Safety Procedures, Use Numerical Applications in the Workplace, Use Food Preparation Equipment, Produce Laminated and Non-Laminated Pastry Products, Produce Basic, Savoury, and Specialty Flour Bread Products, Produce Sponge Cake, Biscuit and Cookie, Cake and Pudding Products, Produce Sweet Yeast Products, Schedule and Produce Bakery Production, Produce Basic Artisan Products, and Participate in Work Health and Safety Processes. Elective units include Produce Specialist Pastry Products, Produce Meringue Products, Control and Order Bakery Stock, and Produce Artisan Bread Products.
GOTAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) delivering government-accredited courses with national recognition. The institute offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, disability support, counselling, and career guidance. GOTAFE's blended delivery model combines practical on-campus training with real workplace experience, ensuring students develop authentic bakery skills while maintaining employment.
This course prepares graduates to work in the baking industry as qualified Bakers. Graduates can pursue careers in commercial bakeries, artisan bakeries, hospitality venues, supermarket bakeries, or establish their own baking business. Further study opportunities include Certificate IV in Baking (FBP40221) for those seeking advanced qualifications and specialisation in baking management or artisan techniques.
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