SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie

The SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie offers a pathway to careers in various hospitality establishments where patisserie products are crafted and served. These include patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who possess a broad range of well-developed patisserie skills and a sound understanding of kitchen operations. These professionals produce high-quality patisserie products while exercising discretion, judgement, and working independently or with limited supervision, guided by workplace plans, policies,
and procedures.

Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to enhance their patisserie expertise in a fully operational commercial kitchen. Under the guidance of our qualified trainers, students will develop and master fine patisserie techniques through extensive hands-on practice, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world applications in the hospitality industry.

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52 weeks including breaks and holidays (Self paced)

The course employs a hybrid learning model, combining on-campus and online classes, with a majority conducted in person. Attending both online and on-campus sessions is imperative for completing the course.

Practical assessments will be conducted in a Salford Campus commercial kitchen on-campus.

After completing SIT31021 – Certificate III in Patisserie students may choose to progress to SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie or other hospitality qualification.Employment Pathways

Possible job titles include:

• Pastry Chef
• Patissier
• Chef de Cuisine

Do you already have existing skills and knowledge and don’t need additional training? Have you done previous training?

Please contact our office if you would like to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or apply for credit transfer. RPL/Credit transfer may reduce your course duration and fees

There are 21 units in this qualification out of which 15 are core and 6 are elective units. The Salford College Industry Advisory Panel has recommended the elective units which are most suitable for the workplace.