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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.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - SMB
Workplace - Other Victoria
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
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Workplace - Other Victoria
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
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

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

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.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: KAG

National course code: FBP30521

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

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)
$780$3,902$23,409

*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

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $265

Other study costs

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

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

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

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

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

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE