Would you like to learn how to make delicious cakes, pastries or breads from scratch? Whether cooking for yourself, family or friends, working in a bakery or starting your own café or catering business, this course will show you the fundamentals of baking sweet and savoury foods.
Cakes, Pastries and Breads is a short online course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to produce cakes, pastries and breads in a commercial kitchen following standard recipes. It requires the ability to select, prepare and portion ingredients and to use equipment and a range of cookery methods to make and decorate cakes, pastries and breads.
On completion of this cake course you will feel confident to make, decorate and store cakes, pastries and breads.
Course Structure
Unit - Produce cakes, pastries and breads
- Food preparation and standard recipes
- Work flow plans/ task lists
- Calculate ingredients
- Forecasting to calculate commodity amounts
- Select ingredients
- Ingredient amounts
- FIFO – first in first out
- Food production requirements
- Select, prepare and use equipment
- Mise en place – select equipment
- Confirm safe assembly and cleanliness of equipment
- Portion and prepare ingredients
- Weigh and measure ingredients
- Types of flour
- Raising / leavening agents
- Bread improvers
- Cake varieties
- Making cakes
- Yeast products
- Making doughs
- Activating yeast
- Dough and kneading
- Dough types
- Proving or rising
- Knocking back
- Flavourings and unleavened breads
- Preparing yeast-based dough
- Types of pastries
- Oils and fats
- Pastry making rules
- Folding, kneading and rolling
- Storage
- Minimising waster and cleaning
- Cookery methods for cakes, pastries and breads
- Food quality adjustments
- Cooking cakes pastries and breads
- Cookery methods for cakes, pastries and breads
- Sweet and savoury fillings
- Follow standard recipes
- Food quality adjustments
- Baking conditions
- Blind baking
- Baking breads
- The process of making breads
- Retaining freshness
- Decorate, present and store cakes
- Styles of decorating
- Enhance appearance and taste
- Icing cakes (piping cream, chocolate and icing)
- Fillings, icings and decorations
- Apply icing to ensure a smooth and seamless finish
- Piping cream and chocolate
- Pastry glazing
- Quality and portion control
- Garnishing
- Display cakes, pastries and breads
- Store cakes, pastries and breads
- Cleaning work areas and food preparation areas
- Recipes
- Angel food cake
- Basic Apricot Loaf
- Chocolate ganache tart
- Chocolate cake
- Fresh peach crumble cake
- Chocolate ricotta slice (GF)
- Vegetarian pastries
- Spring rolls
- Lemon meringue pie
- Portuguese sweet bread
- Puff Pastry
- Flaky Pastry
- Profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce
- Short crust pastry
- Choux pastry
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
I really appreciated how accessible it was to use online, and how thorough the teaching was.
V. Calefati, Leichhardt, NSW | Cakes, Pastries and Breads
Easy to gain access to resources I needed, self-paced so no stress involved. Able to complete ahead of time
M.Knox, Greenfields, WA | Cakes, Pastries and Breads
It’s really helpful for those who can’t manage time to attend college. I feel really lucky with this opportunity to learn this course with Australian Online Courses.
B.Khatri, Cakes, Footscray, VIC | Cakes, Pastries and Breads
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Enrol Now
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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Baker
- Bakery Retail Assistant
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