Baker Courses
A Baker prepares bread and pastries, manages stock, and liaises with customers, requiring organisational skills, teamwork, and the ability to handle busy periods.
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 Baker
Get qualified to work as a Baker 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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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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FBP30421
Duration
6 months - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a commercial baker with the FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking. This nationally recognised trade qualification teaches you how to bake a full range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn the finer points of bread production (scheduling, food preparation equipment, frozen dough, finishes and fillings) as well as retail and inventory skills. Enquire now for course dates, entry requirements, and study unit choices.
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Duration
6 months - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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FBP40221
Are you an experienced baker and needing the business skills to step up to a manager’s role — or even open your own bakery? The FBP40221 Certificate IV in Baking is just what you need. Not only will you gain extensive skills in business management, leadership, food safety, and stock control — you’ll also advance your technical knowledge of baking and pastry making.
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How much does a Baker earn?
In Australia, a full time Baker generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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 Baker?
This industry has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 17,300 people working in this field in in Australia compared to 14,600 five years ago. Bakers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Baker?
If you’re interested in a career as a Baker, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Bread Baking. This course will give you the practical skills to prepare a range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn bread production techniques and cover topics such as scheduling, food preparation, frozen dough, finishes and fillings and retail and inventory skills.
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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 bakery items or focus on basic bakery products. Bakers ensure they have appropriate ingredients and equipment and spend time managing stock levels. You may liaise with customers and communicate with suppliers.
Bakers must have good organisational skills and be able to handle several tasks at one time. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Bakers should be focused on customer service and be able to prioritise tasks during busy times. Depending on your role, you may have to work irregular hours including early mornings and weekends.
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