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Certificate IV in Advanced Baking

Certificate IV in Advanced Baking

Qualification
National Code:
FDF40811
State Code:
D685
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
06/09/2012
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
660
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/09/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 06/09/2012 Current Approved
Description

This Qualification covers post-trade outcomes for retail bakers, bread makers and pastry cooks. It may be packaged to reflect a specialisation in advanced technical baking skills or in bakery business management skills, or to reflect a combination of both.

Testamur issued for this Qualification are to be titled ‘Certificate IV in Advanced Baking’. An additional descriptor may be added by the RTO to reflect Unit selection. When a minimum of four (4) Technical Baking stream Units is selected, the testamur may be titled Certificate IV in Advanced Baking (Technical Baking). When a minimum of four (4) Baking Business Operations stream Units is selected, the testamur may be titled Certificate IV in Advanced Baking (Baking Business Operations).

Job roles
The FDF40811 Certificate IV in Advanced Baking targets those working in a retail baking enterprise as owners, managers and/or senior bakers or pastry cooks.

This Qualification includes technical, artisan and creative skills and knowledge required to produce bakery products, solve baking problems, and ensure that operations are implemented and maintained to optimal performance. It also covers skills in monitoring the implementation of systems and procedures, and management functions of the organisation.

Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.

Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This qualification is a post-trade qualification and requires one of the following trade-related qualifications for entry:
- FDF30510 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Cake and Pastry)
- FDF30610 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Bread)
- FDF30710 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Combined)
Entry may also occur on the basis of an RTO assessment of equivalent industry skills and knowledge to one of the above qualifications.

PACKAGING RULES
This qualification requires the achievement of fourteen (14) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.
- five (5) core units
- nine (9) elective units

Elective selection must include seven (7) elective units consisting of:
- a minimum of four (4) Group A Specialist Elective units PLUS three (3) units from Group A, B OR C, not previously selected in this qualification
OR
- a minimum of four (4) Group B Specialist Elective units PLUS three (3) units from Group A, B OR C, not previously selected in this qualification

Two (2) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A, B and C units listed below, not previously selected
- Units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate IV level (maximum 2 units), Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit) and Diploma level (maximum 1 unit)
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7970 FDFRB4002A Control bakery operations to meet quality and production requirements 60 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D4577 FDFOHS4002A Maintain OHS processes 60 Unit of competency
D4538 FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs 90 Unit of competency
D4661 FDFPPL3002A Report on workplace performance 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A Technical Baking Stream

A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from the specialist Group A Technical Baking stream OR Group B Bakery Business Operations stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7973 FDFRB4005A Apply advanced finishing techniques for specialty cakes and desserts 80 Unit of competency
S7971 FDFRB4003A Apply baking science to work practices 70 Unit of competency
S7917 FDFFST4011A Apply the principles of nutrition to food processing 20 Unit of competency
S7975 FDFRB4007A Evaluate and assess bakery product 40 Unit of competency
S7974 FDFRB4006A Explore and apply baking techniques to develop new products 60 Unit of competency
S6425 SITHPAT004A Prepare bakery products for patisseries 42 Unit of competency
S7978 FDFRB4010A Prepare plated sweets and desserts 50 Unit of competency
D4730 FDFRB3013A Produce artisan breads 80 Unit of competency
S7972 FDFRB4004A Produce sourdough products 70 Unit of competency
3. Group B Bakery Business Operations Stream

A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from the specialist Group A Technical Baking stream OR Group B Bakery Business Operations stream.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4743 FDFTEC4006A Apply an understanding of legal requirements of food production 45 Unit of competency
S7969 FDFRB4001A Apply marketing principles to retail bakery 60 Unit of competency
S7977 FDFRB4009A Coordinate material supply for baking processes 40 Unit of competency
D4666 FDFPPL4001A Manage people in the work area 45 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
S8082 BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
D0732 BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff 45 Unit of competency
S7976 FDFRB4008A Set up sustainable baking operations 40 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
4. Group C Bakery Elective Units

The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4745 FDFTEC4008A Apply principles of food packaging 45 Unit of competency
D4722 FDFRB3005A Bake bread 30 Unit of competency
D4724 FDFRB3007A Bake pastry products 30 Unit of competency
D4723 FDFRB3006A Bake sponges, cakes and cookies 30 Unit of competency
D4740 FDFTEC4003A Control food contamination and spoilage 45 Unit of competency
S8073 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
D4721 FDFRB3004A Decorate cakes and cookies 60 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
W7694 PMBTECH406A Diagnose production equipment problems 50 Unit of competency
S7911 FDFFST4005A Document processes and procedures for a food product 20 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
S6732 SITXOHS002A Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15 Unit of competency
S7936 FDFFST4054A Identify and implement product safety for manufacturing of cereal products 40 Unit of competency
D4658 FDFOP3006A Identify cultural, religious and dietary considerations for food production 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D4537 FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D4669 FDFPPL4004A Optimise a work process 45 Unit of competency
D4735 FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team 50 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
D4660 FDFPPL3001A Participate in improvement processes 45 Unit of competency
D4748 FDFTEC4011A Participate in product recalls 45 Unit of competency
S6397 SITHFAB016A Plan and monitor espresso coffee service 60 Unit of competency
S6431 SITHPAT010A Prepare and display sugar work 48 Unit of competency
WB927 SITHFAB012B Prepare and serve espresso coffee 30 Unit of competency
S6363 SITHCCC022A Prepare chocolate and chocolate confectionery 60 Unit of competency
D4714 FDFRB2002A Prepare fillings 30 Unit of competency
D4657 FDFOP3005A Prepare food products using basic cooking methods 50 Unit of competency
D4727 FDFRB3010A Process dough 60 Unit of competency
D4732 FDFRB3015A Produce and decorate gateaux and tortes 80 Unit of competency
D4719 FDFRB3002A Produce bread dough 80 Unit of competency
D4715 FDFRB2003A Produce meringue-based products 20 Unit of competency
D4718 FDFRB3001A Produce pastry 50 Unit of competency
D4720 FDFRB3003A Produce sponge, cake and cookie batter 70 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
D4662 FDFPPL3003A Support and mentor individuals and groups 30 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDP4 FBP40217 Certificate IV in Baking Qualification
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Entry Requirements

This Qualification is a post-trade Qualification and requires one of the following trade-related Qualifications for entry:
FDF30510 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Cake and Pastry)
FDF30610 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Bread)
FDF30710 Certificate III in Retail Baking (Combined)
Entry may also occur on the basis of an RTO assessment of equivalent industry skills and knowledge to one of the above Qualifications.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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