Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
4 weeks
Learn essential pastry-making skills in this 4-week hands-on course covering non-laminated pastry production and food preparation. Perfect for hospitality enthusiasts seeking to enter the culinary industry or enhance their existing skills.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, it is recommended that students have no food allergies related to ingredients being used and can physically undertake the training. Students must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves, and covered footwear during class. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation is available to identify any areas where additional support may be needed.
The course comprises two units of competency totalling 110 nominal hours. Unit 1: Assist non-laminated pastry production (70 hours) covers the fundamentals of creating various pastry products without lamination techniques. Unit 2: Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings (40 hours) focuses on operating food preparation equipment safely and effectively to create fillings for pastry applications. Students gain practical, hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment with access to all required resources, including hair nets and protective equipment.
Charles Darwin University is a leader in research and flexible study delivery with a proud multi-sector reputation. CDU offers smaller class sizes for more personalised attention, inclusive and welcoming learning environments, and deep connections with industry, businesses and communities across the Northern Territory and Australia. The university is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred, ensuring students receive quality education with strong practical industry links.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as baking factory workers or pastry assistants in various hospitality settings including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. The qualification provides a foundation for further study in hospitality management and culinary arts, with potential pathways to advanced qualifications such as the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
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