Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
6 months
Become a skilled baker's assistant with this nationally accredited Certificate II in Baking. Learn commercial baking techniques, food safety compliance, and production skills in a hands-on environment over 6 months.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants must have a basic level of mathematics and English. All applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation to identify any areas where additional support may be needed. Applicants must attend a formal interview with the course coordinator to determine suitability and ensure clear understanding of course requirements. Students are encouraged to seek employment or work experience in a commercial bakery to expand on their learning.
The course comprises 7 core units and 4 elective units totaling 670 nominal hours. Core units include: Apply Food Safety Procedures (30 hours), Use Numerical Applications in the Workplace (30 hours), Provide and Apply Workplace Information (30 hours), Use Food Preparation Equipment to Prepare Fillings (40 hours), Maintain Ingredient Stores (40 hours), Produce Basic Bread Products (120 hours), and Participate in Work Health and Safety Processes (40 hours). Elective units allow students to choose from: Produce Non-laminated Pastry Products (80 hours), Produce Sponge Cake Products (80 hours), Produce Sweet Yeast Products (100 hours), or Produce Biscuit and Cookie Products (80 hours).
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience. Students learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals with access to first-class facilities. The institution provides recognition of prior learning to help students qualify faster, and offers pathways into higher education for most courses. CDU's TAFE division is nationally accredited and committed to supporting student success through flexible study options and comprehensive student support services.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as a Bakery Production Assistant or Baker's Assistant in commercial baking environments. The qualification provides a foundation for further advancement in the baking and pastry industry. Graduates may progress to Certificate III qualifications in Baking, Bread Baking, or Cake and Pastry, opening opportunities for supervisory and specialized baking roles.
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.