Certificate in Practical Patisserie - AUT University

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The Certificate in Practical Pâtisserie introduces you to the fundamental skills and knowledge required to become a productive member of the pâtisserie department of a commercial kitchen.

Programme Code: AK3546
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of year 12
• Interview may be required

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

You will gain foundation and intermediate practical pâtisserie kitchen and production skills as well as the associated theory and food safety. Different production methods are used to refl ect the environment of various workplaces, such as specialist cake shops, hotels, restaurants, functions, banquets and special events.

Tuition and practical training is conducted in our purpose built pâtisserie training kitchen and our retail outlet, which creates a realistic commercial environment in which to learn.

The capstone of the Certificate in Practical Pâtisserie is a buffet presentation produced by the student. This is based on both classical and contemporary dishes which demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates can seek employment in a pâtisserie kitchen as a trainee chef or junior member of a kitchen or food section in a variety of hospitality operations – hotels, restaurants, contract catering, airlines, in-store bakeries, cake shops or cafes.

FURTHER STUDIES
Diploma in Pâtisserie

PAPERS

213308 Foundation Pastries
213309 Foundation Cakes
213314 Foundation Breads
214319 Basic Hot Desserts
214320 Basic Cold Desserts
214324 Pâtisserie Related Studies
214325 Sponges, Gâteaux and Torten
214359 Professional Experience