Patissier Courses
A Patissier creates sweet treats like cakes and pastries, focusing on decoration and preparation while maintaining ingredient stocks.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Patissier
Get qualified to work as a Patissier with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT31021
Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified pastry chef with the SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie. With this fantastic qualification you’ll have the skills to create fantastic bread and yeast products as well as specialist cakes, pastries, petit fours, biscuits and cookies, confectionary, and desserts. The course also covers: perishable stock control, modern cooking methods, kitchen hygiene and safety, food preparation equipment, planning and costing recipes. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, patisserie c...
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Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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FBP30321
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a qualified pastry chef or cake decorator with the FBP30321 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry. This nationally recognised course is also a trade qualification and you’ll graduate with commercial grade baking skills. The course will teach you how to make and decorate contemporary cakes, pies, pastries, croissants, meringues, puddings, sponges, fillings, and artisan products. You’ll also gain essential back-of-house skills including OHS, food safety programs, recipe calculations, stock ordering, ret...
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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SIT40721
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a senior pastry chef with the SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie. This fantastic qualification will teach you how to design and produce sweet showpieces as well as a wide range of patisserie dishes including cakes, chocolate confectionary, marzipan, desserts, pastries, petit fours, breads and baked goods. You’ll also gain skills in leadership, stock control, and kitchen hygiene practices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, commercial pastry chef career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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SIT31016
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
Become a qualified pastry chef with the Certificate III in Patisserie (SIT31016). This qualification is recognised all over Australia and teaches you the latest international techniques for cooking cakes, pastries, gateaux, torte, petits fours, desserts, biscuits, cookies, sweet yeast and artisan breads. Graduate with the skills to work safely in a contemporary commercial kitchen using standard food preparation equipment and maintaining food stores.
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How much does a Patissier earn?
In Australia, a full time Patissier generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Patissier?
This industry has seen a decrease in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 6,700 people working as a Patissier in Australia compared to 9,200 five years ago. Patissiers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Patissier?
If a career as a Patissier interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Patisserie. You’ll develop the skills to prepare various kinds of cakes, pastries, gateaux, desserts and biscuits, as well as sweet yeast and artisan bread. A Certificate IV in Patisserie or a Certificate IV in Baking may also be suitable.
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A Patissier is a chef who specialises in sweet treats such as cakes, tarts, pastries, biscuits and desserts. You might decorate cakes or other items for special occasions and you might also prepare fillings or make sweet bread items. Patissiers often work in restaurants and cafes but you might also be employed at a specialist dessert shop or bakery. You might have to perform other kitchen duties such as sourcing ingredients and maintaining stocks of specialist items.
Patissiers should be focused and have strong attention to detail. It’s important that you are passionate about your profession and work hard to perfect your skills. Patissiers must have good organisational skills and be good at multitasking. You may have to work as part of a team and should be able to communicate well.
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