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FBP30421

Certificate III in Bread Baking

Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in bread baking. Get the industry knowledge and practical skills you need to work in a commercial baking environment.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY Apprenticeships and traineeships
NEXT INTAKE Starts anytime View all intakes

Course overview

Set yourself on the path for a hands-on career in bread baking. Get the industry knowledge and practical skills you need to work in a commercial baking environment.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, bakers and pastry cooks are a skill in demand with employers currently finding it hard to fill vacancies. There is strong future growth predicted in this industry with around 26,000 job openings expected over the next five years. 

In this course you will learn how to produce a range of breads and bread products including savoury breads, sweet yeast products, specialty flour breads, and basic artisan products. You'll also develop core industry-relevant skills such as implementing food safety procedures and scheduling bread production in a commercial baking environment. 

Successful completion of this course will equip you with the practical skills required to establish your career as a generalist or artisanal baker.

What can I do?

  • Baker

Course outcome:

FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking

Trade skills assessment and gap training program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more> 

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all units listed on your individual training plan.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPFSY2002
    Apply food safety procedures
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPFSY2002
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain food safety, workplace cleanliness and personal hygiene, and conduct work tasks where work involves operation of production and/or packaging equipment and processes.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Apply food safety procedures

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPOPR2069
    Use numerical applications in the workplace
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPOPR2069
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use numerical applications in the workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Use numerical applications in the workplace

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3005
    Produce basic bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3005
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce basic bread products in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce basic bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3006
    Produce savoury bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3006
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce savoury bread products in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce savoury bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3007
    Produce specialty flour bread products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3007
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce specialty flour bread products in a commercial baking environment. Specialty flour bread products include organic flour breads, non-wheat flour breads, gluten-free breads, rye breads, whole grain flour breads and wholemeal breads.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce specialty flour bread products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3012
    Schedule and produce bread production
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3012
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule and produce bread production in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Schedule and produce bread production

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3014
    Produce sweet yeast products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3014
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce sweet yeast products in a commercial baking environment. Sweet yeast products include enriched breads and fruited enriched breads.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce sweet yeast products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPRBK3018
    Produce basic artisan products
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPRBK3018
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to produce specialist pastry products using butter in a commercial baking environment.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Produce basic artisan products

  • UNIT CODE
  • FBPWHS2001
    Participate in work health and safety processes
    UNIT CODE :
    FBPWHS2001
    Unit description :
    This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements and procedures, and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe workplace.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Participate in work health and safety processes

CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich
Apprenticeship
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    Block training

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    Day release

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South Bank
Apprenticeship
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    Workplace

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    Block training

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    Day release

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    Mobile van

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    Online

CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Mooloolaba
Apprenticeship
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    Workplace

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    Drop in days

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    Block training

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    Day release

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    Mobile van

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CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba
Apprenticeship
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CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg
Apprenticeship
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    Workplace

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    Mobile van

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Hervey Bay
Apprenticeship
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    Workplace

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    Drop in days

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    Block training

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    Day release

  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van

  • Online

    Online

CAMPUS APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS DELIVERY MODE
Cairns
Apprenticeship
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    Workplace

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    Drop in days

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    Block training

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    Day release

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    Mobile van

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Whitsundays - Cannonvale
Apprenticeship
  • WORKPLACE

    Workplace

  • DROP IN DAYS

    Drop in days

  • BLOCK TRAINING

    Block training

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    Day release

  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van

  • Online

    Online

Townsville - Pimlico
Apprenticeship
  • WORKPLACE

    Workplace

  • DROP IN DAYS

    Drop in days

  • BLOCK TRAINING

    Block training

  • DAY RELEASE

    Day release

  • MOBILE VAN

    Mobile van

  • Online

    Online

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Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30421)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Important information

Please note:
At sign up when the Training Plan is being negotiated, if it is determined that the workplace cannot provide all training, then apprentices may need to travel to Brisbane, South Bank campus for training. This travel would be at the apprentices own expense, but may be subsidised by the Queensland Government.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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