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SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie

SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie

National ID SIT40721 State ID BHT2
Become a fully qualified pastry chef

Harness creative flair in the kitchen and gain job-ready skills to become a pâtissier or pastry chef, and take on a leading or supervisory role. 

Be led by experienced professionals and receive hands-training in a real-world restaurant, as you learn how to prepare and bake cakes, tarts, pastries, petit fours, chocolates, sugar decorations and more.

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This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The tuition fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses

CampusesBentley.

When Semester 2, 2023. Semester 1, 2024.

Study Mode On Campus.

This nationally recognised qualification provides the skills needed to be a qualified cook specialising in patisserie. The course provides a pathway to becoming a pâtissier or pastry chef and taking on a leading or supervisory role in the kitchen.

Led by industry experts, students will hone techniques in the pastry kitchen and learn how to craft delicious cakes, tarts, petit fours, and pastries, along with mastering intricate chocolate and sugar showpieces.

Along with the creation of cakes and pastries, students will develop skills in basic food preparation including cooking and presenting meats, poultry, and seafood. Core modules also cover essential topics such as financial management, leadership, hygiene, food safety, conflict resolution, coaching, and workplace safety.

Graduates can work in a diverse range of hospitality settings including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

Designed for aspiring professionals in patisseries, this course paves the way for success in the dynamic field of pastry arts and culinary excellence.

Study in specialised facilities

Learn in the real-life setting of our award-winning Bentley Pines Training Restaurant which provides a live, interactive training environment at Bentley campus. SM TAFE also has an on-campus bakehouse that sells students’ creations, providing real-world experience and training for industry.

 

  • work effectively in a commercial kitchen
  • plan, prepare and bake cakes, tarts, petit fours, pastries, chocolates, sugar decorations and showpieces
  • financial management
  • cleaning
  • first aid
  • food safety programs
  • hygiene
  • managing workplace conflict 
  • workplace health and safety

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • be able to multi-task
  • be customer focused, enthusiastic and energetic
  • have good attention to detail
  • be positive and able to work under pressure
  • be reliable and flexible and have a strong work ethic

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Bentley
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $26.25
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $61.75
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $193.25
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $197.50
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $58.00
SITHPAT011 Produce cakes $0.00 $208.00
SITHPAT013 Produce pastries $0.00 $138.25
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products $0.00 $60.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
$0.00 $38.75
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $25.50
Participate in safe work practices
$0.00 $26.25
Plan and cost recipes
$0.00 $25.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,059.00 $1,059.00

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan $0.00 $170.25
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $25.50
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen $0.00 $154.25
SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours $0.00 $168.25
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes $0.00 $451.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
$0.00 $85.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,182.25 $1,182.25

Semester 1, 2025

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion $0.00 $27.75
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM008 Roster staff $0.00 $25.50
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget $0.00 $25.00
SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces $0.00 $137.75
SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations $0.00 $137.50
SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery $0.00 $195.25
SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations $0.00 $205.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and implement a food safety program
$0.00 $27.50
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $807.25 $807.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 3 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Bentley
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment $0.00 $60.00
SITHPAT016 Produce desserts $0.00 $193.25
SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery $0.00 $197.50
SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements $0.00 $58.00
SITHPAT011 Produce cakes $0.00 $201.75
SITHPAT013 Produce pastries $0.00 $134.00
SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products $0.00 $60.00
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Clean kitchen premises and equipment
$0.00 $37.50
Show social and cultural sensitivity
$0.00 $25.50
Participate in safe work practices
$0.00 $25.50
Plan and cost recipes
$0.00 $25.50
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,044.00 $1,044.00

Semester 1, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan $0.00 $165.25
SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills $0.00 $25.50
SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices $0.00 $25.50
SITXCOM010 Manage conflict $0.00 $25.50
SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen $0.00 $154.25
SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours $0.00 $163.25
SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices $0.00 $25.50
SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes $0.00 $437.50
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
$0.00 $85.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $1,158.75 $1,158.75

Semester 2, 2024

Core Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion $0.00 $27.75
SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations $0.00 $25.50
SITXHRM008 Roster staff $0.00 $25.50
SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget $0.00 $25.00
SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces $0.00 $133.50
SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations $0.00 $137.50
SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery $0.00 $195.25
SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations $0.00 $199.25
Elective Fees
National ID Unit title Tuition fee Resource fee
Develop and implement a food safety program
$0.00 $27.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $0.00 $796.75 $796.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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