Course providers in Alice Springs
Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking, patisserie, or food and beverage. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability), commercial chef career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you.
Learn moreGet the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area.
Learn moreGet the skills you need to take care of customer service with the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement). This nationally recognised qualification delivers communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills as well as customer specific competencies in marketing, social media, sales, and complaint resolution. Graduate ready for work on the help desk or better able to support your own work team. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment opportunities.
Learn moreBecome a commercial cleaner with the CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to properly clean and sanitise commercial premises for clients using the latest equipment, techniques, and infection controls. You’ll learn how to use chemicals safely and maintain cleaning stores, while gaining specialist skills in any of the following areas: interior and exterior cleaning, residential and accommodation services, manufacturing and food processing, operations and safety. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability) and upcoming enrolment dates.
Learn moreDo you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you.
Learn moreA Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates.
Learn moreGet started in the hospitality industry with the SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality. With this nationally recognised qualification you could work in bars, coffee shops, nightclubs, hotels, resorts, casinos, events and festivals. You’ll gain skills in communication and customer service and choose electives that support your career interests: food and beverage service, cooking, guest services, gaming, barista services, administration and customer service. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and their availability, plus training providers near you who deliver this qualification.
Learn moreNeed to update your advanced CPR and O2 certs? HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy is an accredited short-course that is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you will be learning how to respond to emergency situations and perform life saving resuscitation procedures, while employing specialised equipment and the ACR guidelines. The course covers: delivering oxygen therapy using a pulse oximeter, performing single and two-rescuer CPR, monitoring the condition of casualty, managing life-threatening bleeding, communicating with emergency services, documenting and reviewing incidents. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Learn moreDo you work in remote or rural areas and need first aid skills? How about the nationally recognised short course HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site? This course is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you’ll gain a full First Aid and CPR certificate, and you’ll also gain the skills you need to setup a first aid station at an remote or isolated outpost and then provide first aid and support over an extended period of time (or until medical help arrives). Remote first aid competencies include: recognising and assessing emergency situations, ensuring safety of self and bystanders, assessing casualty and providing first aid, carrying out CPR, communicating with emergency services, coordinating evacuations and prolonged first aid. Enquire now for the list of first aid competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates.
Learn moreGet your advanced first aid certificate with the HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid. This nationally recognised short course will teach you how to respond to emergency situations and co-ordinate first aid activities until medical assistance arrives. Competencies include: managing first aid incidents, ensuring safety of all stakeholders, performing single-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, deploying first aid resources, using first aid and ancillary equipment, communicating with emergency responders, documenting and reviewing incidents. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification details, and enrolment dates near you.
Learn moreEntry requirements
Entry requirements set by ASQA are the basic qualifications and criteria that students must meet before enrolling in a nationally recognised course.
These requirements ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to undertake this course.
Domestic Students
- At least 3 years work experience in a related field OR
- Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in a field of study related to commercial baking
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Baking will prepare you for the following roles.
Pastry Chef
A Pastry Chef prepares food items such as cakes, pastries, biscuits, tarts and buns. You might work for a restaurant or café or for a specialist ba...
Patissier
A Patissier is a chef who specialises in sweet treats such as cakes, tarts, pastries, biscuits and desserts. You might decorate cakes or other item...
Bakery Production Operator
A Bakery Production Operator works as part of a high volume bakery production team. You might be involved in preparing a range of bakery items incl...
Baker
A Baker prepares food items such as bread and pastries for sale in a bakery, grocery store, café or restaurant. You might specialise in gourmet bak...
More about Certificate IV in Baking
Choosing to pursue a Certificate IV in Baking in Alice Springs opens the doors to a thriving culinary career within the vibrant hospitality sector. This qualification equips students with essential skills in baking, allowing individuals to explore various career opportunities in the fields of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality as well as Trades. Whether you envision becoming a Pastry Chef or taking on the role of a Bakery Manager, this certification can help you excel in the Australian baking industry.
The Certificate IV in Baking is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in advanced baking techniques. By enrolling in this programme, students will also gain insights into important skills that are fundamental to positions such as a Baker or a Food Production Supervisor. These roles are highly sought after in Alice Springs, a location that boasts a rich culinary scene and a supportive community for aspiring bakers.
In addition to baking skills, students will have the opportunity to delve into specialisations, such as Patisserie and Cookery and Catering. These pathways complement the baking discipline and enhance employability for graduates. Whether you aim to become a Patissier or a Bakery Production Operator, gaining formal qualifications through this course will set you on the path to success in Alice Springs’ diverse food landscape.