SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2026 | Semester 1, 2027
How On campus
A sweet career creating tasty delights
A career in patisserie combines creativity, craftsmanship, and technical skill. Whether you're decorating celebration cakes, crafting artisan pastries, producing chocolates, or creating stunning desserts, every day offers the opportunity to turn your passion into something people enjoy and remember.
Many successful pastry chefs have transformed their passion into thriving businesses.
With experience, you could:
- Open your own patisserie
- Operate a cake decorating studio
- Create custom wedding and celebration cakes
- Supply products to cafés and restaurants
- Launch an online bakery brand
- Establish a dessert bar or catering business
For people with creativity, ambition, and an entrepreneurial mindset, patisserie offers exciting opportunities to build something of your own.
The Certificate III in Patisserie reflects the role of pastry chefs who use a broad range of specialist patisserie skills and kitchen knowledge to produce high-quality products in commercial environments. Graduates can work in patisseries, cafés, restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, clubs, and coffee shops.
At North Metropolitan TAFE, you'll train in professional kitchens and learn from experienced hospitality professionals while developing the practical skills employers are looking for.
This course is offered through two different methods of delivery:
- An apprenticeship, where you can earn while you learn, with structured training under a formal training contract with an employer; or
- Entirely campus-based training, in class.
All participants who successfully complete the training for this qualification, either through an apprenticeship or on-campus training, will be awarded an AQF qualification, i.e. the Certificate III in Patisserie.
Trade Certification is only available to individuals who complete this qualification via an apprenticeship pathway. For details on Trade Certificate eligibility, please refer to the Trade Certificate Fact Sheet(opens in a new tab) published by the Apprenticeship Office.
If you're interested in pursuing this qualification through an apprenticeship, please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
- Commercial kitchen operations
- Recipe planning and costing
- Food safety and hygiene
- Stock control
- Teamwork and kitchen communication
- Workplace health and safety
- Understanding mixing methods and baking and cooking requirements to produce cakes, sponges, pastries, yeast goods, fillings and finishes
- Creating desserts, pastries and specialty cakes
- Using food preparation equipment
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Have patience and attention to detail
- Like creating products that look as good as they taste
- Enjoy making people happy through food
- Have a passion for food, particularly cakes and pastries
- Be interested in manual and practical skills
- Be able to stay on your feet for extended periods
- Have organisational skills
- Be able to undertake intricate work
- Value cleanliness and have a focus on health and safety
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $0.00 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | $0.00 | $120.00 |
| SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT011 Produce cakes | $0.00 | $195.00 |
| SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes | $0.00 | $310.00 |
| SITHPAT013 Produce pastries | $0.00 | $195.00 |
| SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products | $0.00 | $205.00 |
| SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours | $0.00 | $180.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $0.00 | $300.00 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $120.00 |
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$0.00 | $145.00 |
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$0.00 | $80.00 |
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$0.00 | $60.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Short courses are non-accredited and differ from the information above regarding accredited qualifications. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please review the applicable fees, terms and conditions before enrolling.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $0.00 | $145.00 |
| SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | $0.00 | $120.00 |
| SITHKOP009 Clean kitchen premises and equipment | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT011 Produce cakes | $0.00 | $195.00 |
| SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes | $0.00 | $310.00 |
| SITHPAT013 Produce pastries | $0.00 | $195.00 |
| SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products | $0.00 | $205.00 |
| SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours | $0.00 | $180.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $0.00 | $300.00 |
| SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM007 Coach others in job skills | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $120.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $145.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $80.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $60.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Short courses are non-accredited and differ from the information above regarding accredited qualifications. Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please review the applicable fees, terms and conditions before enrolling.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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