What does a baker do?

A baker prepares and bakes bread loaves, rolls, biscuits and other baked goods.

Their job involves:

• Weights and measures ingredients according to recipes
• Mixes ingredients to form dough or batter using electric mixers or by hand
• Operates machines which roll, knead, shape and mould dough, slice bread and cut biscuits
• Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, depanning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and other products
• Decorates and garnishes baked goods as required
• Orders and maintains inventory of baking supplies and ingredients
• Maintains the cleanliness of equipment and operation of a bakery before production runs to ensure compliance with work health and safety regulations
• May take orders from customers and handle payments

What is Recognition of Prior Learning?

The Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), governed by the Australian Government’s Department of Education in consultation with the states and territories, ensures that all students have the right to have their prior education, relevant work experience, and training acknowledged, facilitating their advancement towards and between qualifications. Each registered training organisation (RTO) has its policies and procedures for determining your Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) eligibility, but the core principles remain consistent. The experience and skills you have gained through your work can assist you in completing a qualification more quickly and reducing the time commitment involved in taking a course to bring you closer to your dream job.

The advantages of using RPL program

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program offer numerous benefits, including time and cost savings by validating existing skills and experience, expedited qualification achievement, and improved employment prospects. RPL program helps you:

• There is no need to relearn what you already know.
• It saves both your time and tuition fees.
• Assist you in achieving your career change objectives in Australia.
• Gaining an Australian qualification requires less time.
• You do not need to attend classes or redo the training you have already completed.
• Open new career opportunities in the building industry.
• Obtain a qualification to satisfy the visa or skills assessment requirements.

Evidence requirements

Below is the general list of documents that you are required to provide to support your RPL assessment application:

• 100 points of identification documents (ID)
• A current resume outlines your relevant employment history
• Student USI number
• Employment evidence, including an employment reference letter, employment contract, payslips, income statement, and superannuation.
• Workplace photos and videos that showcase you performing your tasks in accordance with the job duties outlined above demonstrate your competency in the relevant qualification.

Note: Additional gap training may be necessary to address any areas for improvement and to ensure a positive assessment outcome. An RTO assessor might conduct a competency interview with you to identify any existing training gaps.

The RPL process is done in 3 simple steps.

The RPL process consists of three stages and typically takes between six and eight weeks to complete from the time an applicant applies to an RPL assessment institute. During this period, applicants gather evidence of their skills and experiences, which is then evaluated against the relevant qualifications. This thorough process ensures that the recognition of prior learning accurately reflects the applicant's capabilities and knowledge.

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