TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Baking
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in baking and broaden your career prospects by combining bread, pastry, and cake making in this practical course.
Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in baking. Gain the practical skills you need to work as a retail baker or pastry chef.
Demand for retail bakers in Australia continues to grow. In 2015 there were over 32,000 people employed as bakers and pastrycooks. Over the next five years job openings in the sector are expected to be between 10,000 and 25,000.
Broaden your career prospects by combining bread, pastry and cake-making in this practical course. You will produce and process dough and learn how to diagnose and respond to product faults. Study how to prepare fillings, batter, and cake decorations as well as how to modify and create new recipes.
You will graduate with the skills required to establish your career as a baker in a retail setting or as a pastry chef.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- Corner Mary and Byrne Streets, Bundamba
- 66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane
- 34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mooloolaba
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
- 118 Walker Street, Bundaberg
- 47-95 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay
- Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Streets, Cairns
- Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
- Corner of Hugh Street and Fulham Road, Pimlico
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Baking will prepare you for the following roles.
Assistant Baker
An Assistant Baker assists with the preparation of bread and pastry items in a bakery, café or restaurant. You’ll work under the guidance of a qual...
Assistant Pastry Chef
An Assistant Pastry Chef helps to prepare patisserie items such as pastries, biscuits and tarts. You might create elaborate decorations for cakes a...
Bakery Assistant
A Bakery Assistant performs a range of tasks in the kitchen of a bakery or bakery department. You might ensure ingredients and equipment are ready...
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...
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...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
