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Produce pastries

Produce pastries

Unit of competency
National Code
SITHPAT303
State Code
WF680
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Field of Education
110107 - Baking And Pastrymaking
Original Release Date
25/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce pastries and pastry products 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, fill and decorate pastries.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select ingredients.
  • 1.1 Confirm food production requirements from food preparation list and standard recipes.
  • 1.2 Calculate ingredient amounts according to requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify and select ingredients from stores according to recipe, quality, freshness and stock rotation requirements.
2. Select, prepare and use equipment.
  • 2.1 Select equipment of correct type and size.
  • 2.2 Safely assemble and ensure cleanliness of equipment before use.
  • 2.3 Use equipment safely and hygienically according to manufacturer instructions.
3. Portion and prepare ingredients.
  • 3.1 Sort and assemble ingredients according to the sequencing of food production.
  • 3.2 Weigh and measure wet and dry ingredients according to the recipe and quantity of pastries required.
  • 3.3 Minimise waste to maximise profitability of pastries produced.
4. Cook pastries.
  • 4.1 Prepare pastes to standard recipes.
  • 4.2 Use cookery methods for pastries and fillings to achieve desired product characteristics.
  • 4.3 Follow standard recipes and make food quality adjustments within scope of responsibility.
  • 4.4 Select baking conditions, required oven temperature and bake pastries to achieve desired product characteristics.
  • 4.5 Cool pastries in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness and product characteristics.
  • 4.6 Store reusable by-products of food preparation for future cooking activities.
5. Decorate, present and store pastry products.
  • 5.1 Enhance appearance and taste of pastries using suitable fillings, icings and decorations, according to standard recipes.
  • 5.2 Visually evaluate pastries and adjust presentation before displaying.
  • 5.3 Use suitable serviceware to attractively present pastries according to organisational standards.
  • 5.4 Display pastries in appropriate conditions to retain optimum freshness and product characteristics.
  • 5.5 Store pastries and reusable by-products in appropriate environmental conditions.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Food production requirements may include:
deadlines
portion control
quantities to be produced
special customer requests
special dietary requirements
standard recipes.
Equipment may include:
baking sheets
beaters
bowl cutters
chopping boards
commercial mixers and attachments
cutting implements
deck ovens
graters
knives, including large serrated cake knives
ladles in a variety of sizes
pastry cutters and shapes
measurers:
metric calibrated measuring jugs
moulds, shapes and cutters
ovens
piping bags and attachments
range of saucepans and pots for small and large production
scales
serviceware
serving tongs and trowels
sets of stainless steel bowls
spatulas
spoons:
wooden spoons
large plain and slotted metal spoons
storage containers and trays
whisks
wire cooling racks.
Pastries may include:
short and sweet paste, including:
flans
tarts
fruit tartlets
Scotch shortbread, including:
Viennese wafers
Linzer and other slices
savoury and sweet pies
choux paste, including:
profiteroles
éclairs
croquembouche
Saint Honoré
puff paste, including:
milles feuilles
palmiers
quiches
gateaux pithiviers
bouchées
cream horns
filo or strudel
those:
derived from classical or contemporary recipes
from various cultural origins.
Fillings may include:
savoury fillings using:
bacon
cheese
fish
ham
meat
poultry
vegetables
sweet fillings:
chocolate
cream
custard
fresh or crystallised fruit and fruit purées
meringue
whole or crushed nuts.
Food quality adjustments may relate to:
ratio of wet to dry ingredients
taste:
salty
spicy
sweet
temperature
texture:
a light or heavy mouth feel
clean
creamy
crispy
crunchy
fibrous
intense
marshmallow like
moist
mousse
rich
slippery
smooth
velvety.
Decorations may include:
fresh, preserved or crystallised fruits
fruit purées
glazes
icings
jellies
sprinkled icing sugar
whole or crushed nuts.
To adjust presentation may involve:
changing accompaniments and garnishes to maximise eye appeal:
balance
colour
contrast
changing plated food for practicality of:
customer consumption
service
wiping drips or spills.
Environmental conditions relates to appropriate:
atmosphere
humidity
light
packaging
temperature
use of containers
ventilation.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
follow standard recipes to produce, fill and decorate pastries and pastry products including a selection from each of the following categories:
1. Short and sweet paste:
flans
tarts
fruit tartlets
2. Scotch shortbread:
Viennese wafers
Linzer and other slices
savoury and sweet pies
3. Choux paste:
profiteroles
éclairs
4. Puff paste:
milles feuilles
palmiers
quiches
gateaux pithiviers
bouchées
cream horns
5. Filo or strudel
produce a quantity of pastries and pastry products of the same type that are consistent in quality, size, shape and appearance
integrate knowledge of:
quality indicators for ingredients
cookery methods for pastries and pastry products
essential features, functions and safe use of food preparation equipment
food safety practices for handling and storing pastries and pastry products
produce pastries and pastry products within commercial time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
an operational pastry kitchen with the fixtures, large and small equipment and workplace documentation defined in the Assessment Guidelines; this can be a:
real industry workplace
simulated industry environment such as a training kitchen servicing customers
industryrealistic ratios of kitchen staff to customers
food preparation lists and standard recipes
a variety of commercial ingredients for pastries and pastry products.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the individual preparing for and producing a range of pastries and pastry products
evaluation of the taste and visual appeal of pastries produced by the individual
projects that allow assessment of the individual’s ability to produce a variety of pastries and pastry products for an event, function or meeting within designated deadlines
use of visual and taste recognition exercises so the individual can identify ingredient and product characteristics
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of culinary terms, quality indicators for ingredients, equipment, cookery methods and appropriate environmental storage conditions
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities
SITHCCC104 Package prepared foodstuffs
SITHCCC304 Produce and serve food for buffets
SITHCCC307 Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
SITXFSA201 Participate in safe food handling practices
TLIE1005A Carry out basic workplace calculations.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6422 SITHPAT001A Prepare and produce pastries Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR32 SITHPAT003 Produce pastries Unit of competency