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Get qualified to work as a Baker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Course providers in Australian Capital Territory
The following providers offer Baker courses in Australian Capital Territory.
Independent Institute
40123
2
Workplace Training Strategies
21859
2
TAFE NSW
90003
2
Australian College of Training
51269
2
Kangan Institute
3077
1
Canberra Institute of Technology
0101
2
Dynamic Learning Services
40467
1
Australian Careers Education
22424
1
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Baker generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 17,300 people working in this field in in Australia compared to 14,600 five years ago. Bakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Baker, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Bread Baking. This course will give you the practical skills to prepare a range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn bread production techniques and cover topics such as scheduling, food preparation, frozen dough, finishes and fillings and retail and inventory skills.
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- FBP31121 Certificate III in High Volume Baking
- FBP40221 Certificate IV in Baking
- FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking
- FBPRBK3005 Produce Basic Bread Products
- FBPRBK3002 Produce Non-laminated Pastry Products
- FBPRBK3003 Produce Specialist Pastry Products
- FBPRBK3018 Produce Basic Artisan Products
- FBPRBK3012 Schedule and Produce Bread Production
- FBPRBK3004 Produce Meringue Products
- FBPRBK3006 Produce Savoury Bread Products
- FBPRBK3010 Produce Cake and Pudding Products
- FBPRBK3008 Produce Sponge Cake Products
- FBPRBK3001 Produce Laminated Pastry Products
- FBPRBK4003 Produce Gateauxs, Tortes and Entremets
- FBPRBK3015 Schedule and Produce Bakery Production
- FBPRBK4001 Produce Artisan Bread Products
- FBPRBK3013 Schedule and Produce Cake and Pastry Production
- FBPRBK3014 Produce Sweet Yeast Products
- FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking
- FBPRBK3009 Produce Biscuit and Cookie Products
- FBPRBK3007 Produce Specialty Flour Bread Products
- FBPRBK3011 Produce Frozen Dough Products
Baker careers
If you're looking to start a rewarding career as a baker, you're in the right place! The Baker courses in Australian Capital Territory offer a variety of options for beginners, regardless of your prior experience. With three courses specifically designed for newcomers, you can kickstart your baking journey right in the heart of Canberra. Whether you're dreaming of crafting artisan breads or exquisite pastries, there's a course tailored to your aspirations.
Consider starting with the Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30421), where you'll learn the fundamentals of bread production, or explore the Certificate III in Baking (FBP30521) for a broader skill set that includes both sweet and savoury baked goods. For those keen on high-volume environments, the Certificate III in High Volume Baking (FBP31121) is the perfect choice. All these courses are designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in the baking industry.
