Course providers in Mount Gambier
Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking, patisserie, or food and beverage. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability), commercial chef career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you.
Learn moreGet the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area.
Learn moreBecome a qualified pastry chef with the SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie. With this fantastic qualification you’ll have the skills to create fantastic bread and yeast products as well as specialist cakes, pastries, petit fours, biscuits and cookies, confectionary, and desserts. The course also covers: perishable stock control, modern cooking methods, kitchen hygiene and safety, food preparation equipment, planning and costing recipes. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, patisserie competencies, and enrolment opportunities in your area.
Learn moreDo you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you.
Learn moreA Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates.
Learn moreIf you’d like a job at a restaurant, coffee shop, bistro, or mobile catering outlet you need a food handler’s certificate. The nationally recognised SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set meets these requirements and delivers the skills and knowledge you need to work in hospitality venues around Australia. The course covers: food hazards, cross contamination, temperature controls, personal hygiene, food-borne illness, cleaning and sanitising, infection controls, and much more. Enquire now for the list of hospitality competencies and upcoming next enrolment dates in your area.
Learn moreThe FBPSS00002 Bread Baking for Pastry Cooks Skill Set provides basic skills and knowledge for starting a career in the bread baking industry. It covers the preparation of sweet yeast products like croissants and brioche, savoury breads, and artisan bread products including sourdough. This skill set equips pastry cooks with the necessary expertise to bake a variety of bread products. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.
Learn moreThe FBPSS00003 Cake and Pastry Baking for Bread Bakers Skill Set provides the basic skills and knowledge to start a career in the baking industry. It covers the preparation of sponge cakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, puddings, biscuits, macarons, pies, sweet tarts, eclairs, croissants, Danish pastries, and brioche. This skill set equips bread bakers with the expertise needed to bake various cake and pastry products. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates.
Learn moreGet your RSA certificate online or face-to-face with a Registered Training Provider (RTO) today by enrolling in the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. This hands-on short course is mandatory for hospitality employees who work on licensed premises in Australia. The course covers: impacts of alcohol consumption on the human body, alcohol and the community, serving standard drink sizes, identifying intoxicated customers, refusing service, underage patrons, harm minimisation, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of training providers in your area that deliver the mandatory RSA course. PLEASE NOTE: the RSA course is different in some Australian states and territories. Contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you have selected the correct course for your location.
Learn moreGet started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification.
Learn moreEntry requirements
Entry requirements set by ASQA are the basic qualifications and criteria that students must meet before enrolling in a nationally recognised course.
These requirements ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to undertake this course.
Domestic Students
- At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
- Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Baking will prepare you for the following roles.
Pastry Chef
A Pastry Chef prepares food items such as cakes, pastries, biscuits, tarts and buns. You might work for a restaurant or café or for a specialist ba...
Patissier
A Patissier is a chef who specialises in sweet treats such as cakes, tarts, pastries, biscuits and desserts. You might decorate cakes or other item...
Bakery Production Operator
A Bakery Production Operator works as part of a high volume bakery production team. You might be involved in preparing a range of bakery items incl...
Baker
A Baker prepares food items such as bread and pastries for sale in a bakery, grocery store, café or restaurant. You might specialise in gourmet bak...
More about Certificate IV in Baking
If you're seeking a rewarding career in the culinary arts, enrolling in the Certificate IV in Baking in Mount Gambier could be your perfect start. This course is designed to equip aspiring bakers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the food industry. With a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from basic baking techniques to advanced patisserie skills, students will emerge well-prepared for a variety of exciting job opportunities in this vibrant region.
Completing the Certificate IV in Baking opens up pathways to several professional roles such as a Pastry Chef, Patissier, or even a Bakery Manager. With Mount Gambier's growing food scene, there are ample opportunities for skilled individuals to thrive in positions such as Baker or Food Production Supervisor. Additionally, working as a Bakery Production Operator allows you to immerse yourself in the fast-paced environment of baking, ensuring you gain first-hand experience while honing your craft.
The Certificate IV in Baking is part of the broader Tourism, Travel and Hospitality courses as well as Trades courses, which reflect the diverse skills required in today’s market. For those particularly interested in baking, there are niche offerings like Baking, while Cookery and Catering and Patisserie courses also provide valuable insights and training that complement the baking discipline. If you're based in Mount Gambier, this course will help you establish a fulfilling career in a dynamic and ever-evolving industry.