Patisserie (Including Bakery)

As a Pastry Chef, a student specialises in the creation of ornate small cakes and French pastry. Combine that with the art of being a baker and career opportunities in this delicious field are endless.

There has never been a better time to join the growing culinary world with the huge increased demand for pastry chefs and bakers. Students will learn the science behind the ingredients, including raw material variations and their interaction to create artistic outcomes. And what better way to learn the culinary arts of professional pastry and baking than through hands-on, practical training in a kitchen and bakery? This is exactly what students are offered at Perth Institute. By combining theory and practical training, students will develop expertise in the fundamentals of baking and pastry to prepare for a professional career. Students will learn to bake and the art of pastry creation, while developing the skills needed to manage a baking/pastry kitchen, restaurant, catering service or other establishment involved in this area. Upon graduation and with experience, the course will offer careers such as bakery or patisserie owner, manager or entrepreneur, caterer, food critic, culinary instructor, food inspector and food researcher and/or developer, among other careers. For students with a creative flair, good organisational skills and a love of working in a hectic environment, this is the course for them.

Certificate III in Food Processing (Retail Baking - Combined)

This combined bakery and patisserie course will train students to make a variety of bread, pastries and cakes using baking equipment and machinery. The combination of baking and patisserie creates a broader range of opportunities allowing students to gain employment as a qualified baker or pastry cook. Bakers and pastry cooks may be involved in all aspects of the food processing industry which not only includes the baking and preparation of bread, cakes, pastries and biscuits but also the packaging of the end product for sale.

Certificate IV in Hospitality

With this course we recommend students study a combined program, which gives them the opportunity to develop their skills in two exciting areas of study while gaining a competitive edge by expanding their knowledge and developing excellent career prospects. This qualification gives the student a broad understanding of hospitality supervision, with a specific focus on leadership, finance, health and safety, food and beverage and front office.

Diploma of Hospitality

This qualification provides students with the understanding of hospitality management skills and knowledge in areas such as budgets, staff, financial control and various laws attributed to the workplace. Its aim is to help students to become effective managers in hotels, motels and resorts, with a true focus toward quality management.

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality

This qualification develops specialised knowledge in the areas of marketing strategies, human resources, business plans, property management as well as managerial skills to develop and run a hotel.