Certificate III in Baking
FBP30521
Length
3.5 Years (part time)
Location
Study Mode
Block Release On Campus Online & W/place
Certificate III in Baking - FBP30521
Course Overview
Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.
If you dream of making fluffy buns and crispy doughnuts, launch into the world of all things baked goods with Certificate III in Baking. This course is the recognised qualification to become a qualified Baker.
Students will come away with real-life skills in a bakery setting including mastering breads, biscuits, cakes, puddings, and pastries. Participants will also learn important skills in food safety and preparation, bakery scheduling and production, and stock management.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates to work in the baking industry as a qualified Baker.
Further study
After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in FBP40221 Certificate IV in Baking.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(2 commencing soon)
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus Online & W/place
Open From: 28-Jan-2025 - School Based Apprentice or Trainee - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release On Campus Online & W/place
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 19 units: 15 core and 4 elective.
Core units
15 unit(s)
- FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
- FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
- FBPRBK2002 Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings
- FBPRBK3001 Produce laminated pastry products
- FBPRBK3002 Produce non laminated pastry products
- FBPRBK3005 Produce basic bread products
- FBPRBK3006 Produce savoury bread products
- FBPRBK3007 Produce specialty flour bread products
- FBPRBK3008 Produce sponge cake products
- FBPRBK3009 Produce biscuit and cookie products
- FBPRBK3010 Produce cake and pudding products
- FBPRBK3014 Produce sweet yeast products
- FBPRBK3015 Schedule and produce bakery production
- FBPRBK3018 Produce basic artisan products
- FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes
Elective units
4 unit(s)
- FBPRBK3003 Produce specialist pastry products
- FBPRBK3004 Produce meringue products
- FBPRBK3016 Control and order bakery stock
- FBPRBK4001 Produce artisan bread products
Attendance & commitment
Apprenticeship blended delivery | 3.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend on campus for a total of 40 days throughout their course (7.6 hrs per day excluding breaks).
- Year 1: 2 x 5-day training blocks (Monday - Friday)
- Year 2: 3 x 5-day training blocks (Monday - Friday)
- Year 3: 3 x 5-day training blocks (Monday - Friday)
- Spend approximately 1-2 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular virtual catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Consolidate their learning in the workplace.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Spend 1 day per week working in industry, where they will consolidate their learning.
- Attend on campus for a total of 15 days throughout their course (7.5 hrs per day).
- Year 1: 1 x 5-day training block (Monday - Friday)
- Year 2: 1 x 5-day training block (Monday - Friday)
- Year 3: 1 x 5-day training block (Monday - Friday)
- Spend approximately 1-2 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Note: this will give students a partial completion of this qualification.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Practical observations
- Projects
- Simulated demonstrations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into this course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Inherent requirements
Working as a baker can be physically challenging and may require that individuals work early morning shifts.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to YouTube.
- A workplace baking uniform including enclosed shoes, shirt, baker's pants, apron, and hat.
- A baker's toolkit.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2025 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of three different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - covers the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts and booklets, e-Learning resources and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) – contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session, induction session, or during the pre-training review interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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Koorie Unit
The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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