FBP20221 Certificate II in Baking

The FBP20221 Certificate II in Baking is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares individuals with the foundational skills and knowledge required to work as a baker’s assistant in commercial baking environments. This course covers practical baking techniques for basic breads, pastries, and other baked goods, alongside workplace health and safety, food safety, and operational skills essential to bakery production.

Certificate Ii In Baking

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this qualification, learners will be able to:

Apply food safety procedures and maintain hygiene standards in bakery operations.
Use food preparation equipment to prepare bakery fillings and other ingredients.
Maintain ingredient stores and manage stock used in baking.
Produce basic bread products and a range of bakery items.
Participate in workplace health and safety processes.
Use basic mathematical skills relevant to bakery tasks.
Follow workplace information and communication processes.

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 11 units of competency:
    • 7 core units plus
    • 4 elective units.
  • FBPFSY2002 Apply food safety procedures
  • FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace
  • FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information
  • FBPRBK2002 Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings
  • FBPRBK2005 Maintain ingredient stores
  • FBPRBK3005 Produce basic bread products
  • FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes

Group A

  • FBPRBK3002 Produce non laminated pastry products
  • FBPRBK3008 Produce sponge cake products

Group B

  • FBPPPL2002 Work in a socially diverse environment
  • FBPRBK3009 Produce biscuit and cookie products
  • SIRRMER002 Merchandise food products
  • SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services
  • SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer

Training and Education Pathways

Graduates can progress to the Certificate III in Baking or specialisation courses in breadmaking, pastry, or cake decorating.
The qualification supports pathways into apprenticeships or traineeships within bakery and food production industries.
It lays the foundation for further study in food processing, hospitality, or commercial cookery.

Possible Careers

Baker’s assistant
Bakery production operator
Pastry assistant or bakery hand
Cake and pastry kitchen assistant
Food preparation worker in commercial kitchens and bakeries

The FBP20221 Certificate II in Baking equips learners with essential skills to begin a career in the baking industry, combining practical training with knowledge of safe work practices and quality food production.