SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
Build on the skills gained in the Certificate III in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery
Become a qualified cook specialising in patisserie and take on a leading or supervisory role. You'll cover working fast and effectively in a commercial kitchen team.
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, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Fine tune your skills in the kitchen and create sweet masterpieces
This course builds on the skills gained in the Certificate III in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery qualifications and equips you with the skills needed to be a qualified cook specialising in patisserie. On successful completion you'll be ready to work a patissier or pastry chef in a variety of hospitality environments and take on a leading or supervisory role in the kitchen.
In our training kitchens, you will cover working fast and effectively in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and bake mouth-watering cakes, sponges, tarts, petits fours, pastries, chocolate and sugar show pieces and decoration techniques. You'll also learn about financial management, leading staff and teams, cleaning, food safety programs, hygiene, managing workplace conflict, coaching others and workplace health and safety.
When applying for this course, prior study or experience within the industry will be considered. If you have limited study or experience in this field, you may be directed to a course at a more suitable level for your skills.
- Mixing methods and baking/cooking requirements to produce cakes, sponges, pastries and yeast goods
- Fillings and finishes
- Create centre pieces with sugar, pastillage and chocolate
I have the following attributes:
- Desire to lead a team
- Able to stay on feet for extended periods
- Able to undertake detailed and intricate work
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $0.00 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | $0.00 | $140.00 |
| SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT011 Produce cakes | $0.00 | $190.00 |
| SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes | $0.00 | $300.00 |
| SITHPAT013 Produce pastries | $0.00 | $190.00 |
| SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products | $0.00 | $200.00 |
| SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $0.00 | $290.00 |
| SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan | $0.00 | $145.00 |
| SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery | $0.00 | $165.00 |
| SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations | $0.00 | $125.00 |
| SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| SITXCOM010 Manage conflict | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
| SITXHRM008 Roster staff | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $115.00 |
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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 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHCCC023 Use food preparation equipment | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| SITHCCC027 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery | $0.00 | $140.00 |
| SITHCCC034 Work effectively in a commercial kitchen | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| SITHCCC042 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements | $0.00 | $140.00 |
| SITHKOP013 Plan cooking operations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITHPAT011 Produce cakes | $0.00 | $190.00 |
| SITHPAT012 Produce specialised cakes | $0.00 | $300.00 |
| SITHPAT013 Produce pastries | $0.00 | $190.00 |
| SITHPAT014 Produce yeast-based bakery products | $0.00 | $200.00 |
| SITHPAT015 Produce petits fours | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| SITHPAT016 Produce desserts | $0.00 | $290.00 |
| SITHPAT017 Prepare and model marzipan | $0.00 | $145.00 |
| SITHPAT018 Produce chocolate confectionery | $0.00 | $165.00 |
| SITHPAT019 Model sugar-based decorations | $0.00 | $125.00 |
| SITHPAT020 Design and produce sweet showpieces | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| SITXCOM010 Manage conflict | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXFIN009 Manage finances within a budget | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 |
| SITXHRM008 Roster staff | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXHRM009 Lead and manage people | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXINV006 Receive, store and maintain stock | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXMGT004 Monitor work operations | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SITXWHS007 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $115.00 |
|
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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 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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