Meridian Vocational College
Certificate III in Patisserie
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who use a wide range of well-developed patisserie skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to produce patisserie products. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in various organisations where patisserie products are prepared and served, including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops.
Delivery mode
Meridian Vocational College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
48 service periods (360 hours) in MVC approved Commercial Kitchen- 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
There are no formal qualification entry requirements for this training product.
However, MVC has following entry requirements for this program including the student’s agreement and ability to undertake the following:
- Access to reliable computer and internet.
- Participate in Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment test at MVC before the start of Training Minimum ACSF 3.
- Attend and participate in scheduled training and assessment.
- Participate in workplace tasks to employer expectations.
- Comply with the MVC code of conduct requirements, directions on work, and health and safety matters, and all MVC Policies.
- Be able to work in an industry environment.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Patisserie 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...
Commis Chef
A Commis Chef works in a specialty section of food preparation in a commercial kitchen. You’ll performs a range of tasks to assist other chefs in t...
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...
Cake Decorator
A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes in a bakery or specialist cake business. You might prepare cakes for special occasions such as weddings...
