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FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking

Become an expert in the wide range of baked goods, from pastries to bread and cakes to cookies with our workplace and classroom based apprenticeship.
Length
3.5 Years apprenticeship
Qualification Code
FBP30521

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of a baker who bakes bread, cake, pastry and biscuit products working in a commercial baking environment.

  • Bread baker
  • retail baker
  • production baker 
  • combined bread baker 
  • pastry cook

This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.

PARTICIPATE IN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESSES
FBPWHS2001
PRODUCE BASIC ARTISAN PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3018
SCHEDULE AND PRODUCE BAKERY PRODUCTION
FBPRBK3015
PRODUCE SWEET YEAST PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3014
PRODUCE CAKE AND PUDDING PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3010
PRODUCE BISCUIT AND COOKIE PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3009
PRODUCE SPONGE CAKE PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3008
PRODUCE SPECIALTY FLOUR BREAD PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3007
PRODUCE SAVOURY BREAD PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3006
PRODUCE BASIC BREAD PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3005
PRODUCE NON LAMINATED PASTRY PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3002
PRODUCE LAMINATED PASTRY PRODUCTS
FBPRBK3001
USE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT TO PREPARE FILLINGS
FBPRBK2002
USE NUMERICAL APPLICATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
FBPOPR2069
APPLY FOOD SAFETY PROCEDURES
FBPFSY2002
COACH OTHERS IN JOB SKILLS
SITXHRM001
MERCHANDISE FOOD PRODUCTS
SIRRMER002
PRODUCE ARTISAN BREAD PRODUCTS
FBPRBK4001
CONTROL AND ORDER BAKERY STOCK
FBPRBK3016

7 x 3-day campus blocks of classes for 8 hours each day over 3.5 years, as well as visits in the workplace from the trainer 5 – 6 times per year.
Approximately 6 hours per week of self-directed/independent learning.

Participants must be employed as an apprentice in the baking industry.

How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.

After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.

For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: KAG

National course code: FBP30521

Tuition fees

What you pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government–subsidised place under the Skills First Program. 

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Baking
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$809$4,046$23,554

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material fees

This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $250. 

Other study costs

Students are required to supply their own bakers uniform, bakers tool kit, black non-slip industry standard footwear

Other important information

If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.

If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.

If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).

Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.

 

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Your previous studies, work skills or life experience might count as unit credit or exemptions towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Contact us on 1800 333 864 to find out if that’s the case.

Pathways:

    Certificate IV in Baking
    Bread baking for bread bakers skill set
    Advanced baking skill set
    Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
    Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Got questions?

Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry.

Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE