Certificate III in Bread Baking
FBP30421
Location
Study Mode
Block Release & Online Self-Directed
Certificate III in Bread Baking - FBP30421
Course Overview
Whether students want to work in their own bakery or a franchise, they will learn what it takes to bake bread products in a commercial baking environment, gaining skills in baking basic breads, artisan baked goods, savoury, sweet, and specialty flour products.
More than that, learners will finish the course with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a retail bread-baking environment, including food safety procedures, and retail selling skills.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates for a role as a Bread Baker within a retail baking environment.
Further study
Students wishing to continue with their studies may like to undertake the 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
(3 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release & Online Self-Directed
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release & Online Self-Directed
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Apprenticeship - Part time - Monday to Friday inclusive - 8.00am - 4.30pm - Block Release & Online Self-Directed
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 14 units: 9 core and 5 elective.
Core units
18 unit(s)
- FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
- FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
- FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
- FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
- FBPRBK3005 Produce basic bread products
- FBPRBK3005 Produce basic bread products
- FBPRBK3006 Produce savoury bread products
- FBPRBK3006 Produce savoury bread products
- FBPRBK3007 Produce specialty flour bread products
- FBPRBK3007 Produce specialty flour bread products
- FBPRBK3012 Schedule and produce bread production
- FBPRBK3012 Schedule and produce bread production
- FBPRBK3014 Produce sweet yeast products
- FBPRBK3014 Produce sweet yeast products
- FBPRBK3018 Produce basic artisan products
- FBPRBK3018 Produce basic artisan products
- FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes
- FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes
Elective units
9 unit(s)
- FBPOPR3017 Prepare food products using basic cooking methods
- FBPRBK2002 Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings
- FBPRBK3008 Produce sponge cake products
- FBPRBK3011 Produce frozen dough products
- FBPRBK3016 Control and order bakery stock
- FBPRBK4001 Produce artisan bread products
- SIRRMER002 Merchandise food products
- SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services
- SITXHRM001 Coach others in job skills
Attendance & commitment
Apprenticeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend 23 campus classes (7.5 hours).
- Spend approximately 1-3 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend 100% of scheduled classes.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
- Attend 100% of workplace visits.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 3 years course length | Part-time study load
- Students are expected to attend on campus for a total of 15 days throughout their course (7.5hrs per day).
- Year 1: 1 x 5-day training block.
- Year 2: 1 x 5-day training block.
- Year 3: 1 x 5-day training block.
- 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 two times per year.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Knowledge questions
- Portfolios
- Scenarios
- Simulated demonstrations
- Practical observations
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy and 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.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to YouTube.
- A workplace baking uniform comprising of enclosed shoes, shirt, baker's pants, apron, hat, and baker's toolkit.
Inherent requirements
Working as a baker can be physically challenging and may require that individuals work early morning shifts.
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 2024 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 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover 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 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
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
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Jobs and study options
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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.
Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you
Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors
Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
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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