Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)
(Course Code THH31404 / CRICOS Code 065375F)
The Australian Qualifications Framework
This course is a nationally accredited qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Course Aims
Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie) is designed for people who want to work in the hospitality industry in the patisserie field. This course will develop the skills needed to prepare and serve a full range of deserts using pastry, cake and yeast products.
Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to enter the Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) course which leads onto Diploma of Hospitality Management (THH51202). Successful completion of Diploma of Hospitality Management also may provide credits towards university courses in hospitality management. The Hospitality courses are nested core units of competence required for a Certificate III & IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) still appear as core units of competence for a Diploma of Hospitality Management
Course Structure
20 core units: - Work with colleagues and customers
- Work in a socially diverse environment
- Follow workplace hygiene procedures
- Follow health, safety and security procedures
- Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge
- Organise and prepare food
- Present food
- Receive and store kitchen supplies
- Clean and maintain kitchen premises
- Use basic methods of cookery
- Prepare, cook and serve food
- Prepare and produce yeast goods
- Prepare and produce pastries
- Prepare and produce cakes
- Prepare hot and cold desserts
- Promote products and services to customers
- Implement food safety procedures
- Coach others in job skills
- Communicate on the telephone
- Deal with conflict situations
| 6 elective units - Present desserts
- Prepare and display petits fours
- Prepare and present gateaux, tortes and cakes
- Prepare bakery products for patissiers
- Prepare and model marzipan
- Prepare desserts to meet special dietary requirements
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Units for course structure are subject to change. Not all units are offered every term/semester) |
Assessment
The achievement of competence will be assessed by a range of methods aiming at maximum flexibility and customization to address specific needs and learning situations: observation of ongoing activities, short formal and informal tests, presentation of portfolios, role plays, observation of group discussion.
Students will undertake informal assessment on an ongoing basis. This assessment will be used by the teacher to monitor student progress and to provide appropriate feed back. The informal assessments do not contribute to the results achieved by a student. Students should be aware that all competency based tasks must be completed by the submission date. If a student does not pass their formal competency based assessment then they have the right to be re-assessed.
Requirements to Receive the Qualification
To receive the Certificate III, students are required to successfully complete all units of competence. A qualification will be issued based on the successful assessment of all units of competency.
Duration
Full-time Full-time 1 Year
Tuition Fee: $8,200 (AUD) per annum *Additional fees may apply
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent,
- International students: English language skills at least equivalent to IELTS 5.5 OR IELTS 5.0 with maximum 20 weeks ELICOS course OR EAP OR Advanced level at Ozford English Language Centre.
Intakes
| 2008 VET Intakes |
Term 1 18 Feb - 11 Apr 2008 | Term 2 28 Apr - 27 Jun 2008 | Term3 14 Jul - 19 Sep 2008 | Term 4 6 Oct - 28 Nov 2008 |
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| 2009 VET Intakes |
Term 1 16 Feb - 10 Apr 2009 | Term 2 21 Apr - 26 Ju n2009 | Term3 13 Jul - 18 Sep 2009 | Term 4 5 Oct - 27 Nov 2009 |
| X | | |
| (*Intakes are subject to change due to the enrolment numbers) |