Bakery Production Operator Courses
A Bakery Production Operator prepares large quantities of bakery items, operates equipment, and maintains food safety while meeting production schedules.
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 Bakery Production Operator
Get qualified to work as a Bakery Production Operator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
FBP31121
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Get an operator’s job at a high volume production bakery with the FBP31121 Certificate III in High Volume Baking. This nationally recognised qualification will give you an outstanding knowledge of flours and bakery ingredients as well as the standard practices in food processing. Competencies include: operating and monitoring pastry baking processes, making bread dough, freezing and thawing dough, manufacturing water products and crisp breads, producing fillings and confectionary, staying safe on the job,...
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
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FBP20221
Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Fancy a career as a pastry chef? The FBP20221 Certificate II in Baking prepares you for work in a contemporary bakery, or a trade apprenticeship in bread and pastry making. In this nationally recognised course you’ll learn how to make fresh bread and pastries as well as biscuits, cookies, and sweet yeast products. At the same time you’ll be introduced to the essentials of retail trading, food preparation equipment, and maintaining ingredient stores.
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Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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FBP30521
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a qualified baker with the FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking. This nationally recognised training course teaches you how to bake different types of bread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, and artisan products — at a commercial bakery. The course takes a year to complete, and you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to operate a range of industrial mixers, ovens, and food preparation equipment.
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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FBP40321
Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, RPL, Traineeship
If you work at an Australian food processing facility and want to step up to team leader or supervisor, try the FBP40321 Certificate IV in Food Processing. This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for all food industries (grains, baking, confectionary, beverages, dairy, fruit and veg) and is for people who already have real experience in the workplace. The course covers: supervising and maintaining a food safety plan, dealing with food contamination and spoilage, scheduling and managing food p...
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Duration
12 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, Distance, On Campus, RPL, Traineeship
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How much does a Bakery Production Operator earn?
In Australia, a full time Bakery Production Operator generally earns $1,280 per week ($66,560 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 Bakery Production Operator?
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 17,300 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Bakery Production Operator. Bakery Production Operators may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Bakery Production Operator?
A Certificate III in High Volume Baking is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Bakery Production Operator. This course covers a range of topics including standard practices in food processing, operating and monitoring pastry baking processes, making bread dough, freezing and thawing dough, manufacturing water products and crisp breads and producing fillings and confectionery.
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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 including bread, pastries, cakes and biscuits. Bakery Production Operators create products in large numbers so you may be part of the production process for a single item or you might work on a particular piece of equipment.
Bakery Production Operators should have good technical skills and be able to work quickly and efficiently. You’ll need to be organised and able to keep up with production schedules. Bakery Production Operators must be safety focused and have a good understanding of food processing standards. You should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues.
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