National Certificate in Baking (Craft Baking) (Level 4) with strands in Biscuit, Bread, Cake, and Pastry, and with an optional strand in Team Leading

This qualification is for Craft Bakers who produce specialist (craft) breads, biscuits, cakes, and pastries that meet the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and other generally accepted industry standards.

The compulsory section of this qualification recognises general craft baking skills, including food safety, baking legislation, product quality control, baking science, characteristics and processes of flour technology, and bakery smallgoods skills.

The strands allow candidates who will be focusing on a single baking discipline to specialise in their chosen discipline within the Craft Baking industry (Biscuit, Bread, Cake, or Pastry).

In addition, candidates may choose to complete an optional strand in Team Leading for those who have responsibility for leading a team in their bakery. This recognises the application of coaching, leadership, mentoring, planning, and team building skills to the Craft Baking industry.

This qualification is typically achieved through a three year apprenticeship encompassing this qualification, the prerequisite National Certificate in Baking (Level 3) [Ref: 0589], and the National Certificate in Baking (Level 2) [Ref: 0588].

This qualification shares credits with other baking trade qualifications at Level 4:
. National Certificate in Baking (Instore/Franchise) (Level 4) [Ref: 1267];
. National Certificate in Baking (Plant Baking) with strands in Bread, Biscuit, Cake, and Pastry (Level 4) [Ref: 0591].

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