QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Patisserie


National Code: SIT31021
TAFE SA Code: TP01365


Description

Become a pastry chef and learn how to bake cakes, gateaux, pastries, yeast goods, and desserts in a commercial kitchen with this nationally accredited course. You’ll also learn about food safety and kitchen hygiene, use of kitchen equipment, and how to work well with others. Build your baking career in a patisserie, café, hotel, or catering company with TAFE SA.

Duration
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12 months 

Full Time

Baker and Pastry Chef

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course

Information Sessions


 Regency Campus, Meet in foyer at Regency International Centre
 Tuesday 14th October 2025, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
 Regency Park



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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are Monday to Friday in the Patisserie kitchens at Regency campus from 8.00am to 3.00pm or 2.00 to 7.00pm.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
$600 (approximately) for:

  • 2 chef uniforms
  • Patisserie tool kit
  • Name badge

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,263
$4,527
Concession
$1,646
$3,292
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
Full Fee
$4,897
$9,794

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    This course provides a pathway to work in various hospitality enterprises where patisserie products are prepared and served, including patisseries, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés and coffee shops.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Patisserie (SIT31021)
    This course covers working effectively with others, food preparation equipment, cookery skills, cleaning, cakes, gateaux, tortes, pastries, yeast-based products, petits fours, desserts, food safety and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 15 core units and 6 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

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