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Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (RGIT)

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia

Certificate III in Patisserie

The Certificate III in Patisserie provides students with the knowledge of patisserie skills necessary to become pastry chefs in a catering or restaurant type setting. Students will learn how to use discretion and judgment and have a sound knowledge of the hospitality industry. They will also learn how to work independently and under supervision, and how to provide operational advice and support to team members.

Course Descriptions
This entry level course provides students with the knowledge of patisserie skills necessary to become pastry chefs in a catering or restaurant type setting. Students will learn how to use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of the hospitality industry. They will also learn how to work independently and under supervision, and how to provide operational advice and support to team members.

Work-Based Training (WBT)
160 hours consisting minimum of 24 complete service periods/shifts with combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner and special function

Campus Information

Hobart Campus

162 Macquarie Street Hobart, TAS 7000

Melbourne (Victoria House Campus)

28-32 Elizabeth Street, 43-45 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000

Intakes

  • Feb
  • April
  • July
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Possible job roles include:

  • Chocolatier
  • Confectioner
  • Dessert Chef
  • Pastry Cook and Patisserie Chef

PSW Opportunity

PSW for Bachelors and Masters is 2yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at RGIT Australia.

English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:

i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course, or IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of RGIT Australia’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.

Results older than two years are not acceptable.
OR

ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR

iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
OR

iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at RGIT Australia’s campus as part of the enrolment process.

If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment levels

Please note: RGIT Australia will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT

– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to RGIT Australia courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Refer to information on individual courses for course-specific requirements.

Requirements prior to the start of Work-Based Training (WBT) components for Early Childhood Education and Care
A satisfactory and valid Working with Children Check.

Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner, and relevant experience.