Course Duration
This course is delivered over 38 weeks + 14 weeks of holidays.
Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component.
Full Time studies requires students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.
Career Opportunities
This qualification suits students seeking a career in the following job roles:
Study Modes
The delivery methods for this course include:
Course Content
Students must successfully complete the following units:
- BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
- SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment
- SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively
- SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- SITHPAT001 Produce cakes
- SITHPAT002 Produce gateaux, torten and cakes
- SITHPAT003 Produce pastries
- SITHPAT004 Produce yeast-based bakery products
- SITHPAT005 Produce petits fours
- SITHPAT006 Produce desserts
- SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety
- SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices
- SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
- SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items
- SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices
- SITHPAT008 Produce chocolate confectionery
- SITHCCC018 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
- SITHPAT009 Model sugar based decorations
- SITHPAT010 Design and produce sweet buffet showpieces
- HLTAID003 Provide first aid
Work-based Training
This course contains work-based training of 160 scheduled course contact hours over a period of 8 weeks. During work-based training, you will be able to practice your skills and knowledge in real workplace settings. This will assist you to be job-ready# at graduation. Stanley College has entered into work-based training agreements with a number of employers.
All work-based training placements are organised by Stanley College’s Employment Liaison Team in consultation with students. Click this link,
Work-Based Training Employers, to view a list of approved Work-Based Training Employers. Note, the list is subject to updates and may vary from time to time.
# completing a course at Stanley College, does not guarantee a migration outcome. If you decide you want to undertake further study or work in Australia, on graduation, you will need to check whether your visa allows this or whether you need to apply for a new visa by referring to www.homeaffairs.gov.au for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Work Experience
Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.
Government Funding
Local students may be entitled to Youth Allowance, Austudy/Abstudy or the Pensioner Education Supplement. For enquiries, please contact Centrelink on 132 490.
Further Studies
On completion of the SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie, students may pursue the SIT40716 Certificate IV in Patisserie at Stanley College or other CRICOS registered training organisations.
Please familiarise yourself with Stanley College’s
Refund and Cancellation Policy.