Modification History
The version details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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1.0 |
E Replaces and is equivalent to SITHPAT001A Prepare and produce pastries. Title simplified. Unit structure made consistent across all cooking units. Re-worked Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge to more fully articulate content. Any ‘must’ statements in Range moved to Required Knowledge and Critical aspects for assessment. |
Unit Descriptor
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.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to hospitality and catering organisations which produce and serve specialist patisserie products including hotels, restaurants and patisseries.
It applies to patissiers who usually work under the guidance of more senior chefs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
This unit must be assessed after the following prerequisite unit: |
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SITXFSA101 |
Use hygienic practices for food safety |
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
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 . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure use of:
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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:
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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:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Food production requirements may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Pastries may include: |
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Fillings may include: |
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Food quality adjustments may relate to: |
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Decorations may include: |
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To adjust presentation may involve: |
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Environmental conditions relates to appropriate: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Hospitality
Competency Field
Patisserie