Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Advanced Baking
Certificate IV in Advanced Baking
FDF40811
D685
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 REQUIREMENTSThis 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.
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.