Certified Pastry Cook / German Trade Test System 20 12

Partnership:     HITDC & HwK (Handwerkskammer Koblenz)

Objective

The “Trade Test System as “Western Pastry Cook” is designed to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of professional pastry chefs, which will benefit the chefs, their employers, the catering industry, the customers and ultimately the tourism industry in Hong Kong.

Aim of the Trade Test:

To elevate the vocational education and further the training in a Skilled Crafts Framework for Pastry Chefs in the Hospitality Industry throughout Hong Kong.

Entry requirements:

(a)       Minimum 22 years of age

(b)       1 year full-time HITDC Certificate in Food Preparation (Western) Pastry-Bakery

            course with minimum 4 years relevant working experience

(c)       Relevant Certificate in Hygiene and Safety (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors)

or

(a)       At least 6 years of relevant experience

(b)       Relevant Certificate in Hygiene and Safety (Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors)

Assessment:

Evaluation of performance on participant will be based on the following:

Written Test                                                   1 1/2 hours

Preparation Method and Practical Test     12 hours over 2 days

Maximum score for each test                     100 %

Passing score for each test                         60 %

Participants are awarded a Certificate as Qualified Pastry Cook after successfully completing the written and practical tests.

Trade Test: October 2012

Course Fee: HK$ 12,000 (1 Day Workshop + 2 Day Trade Test)

 For application information, please contact 

Andreas Muller

Manager (Western Cuisine Operations & Training)

Hospitality Industry Training and Development Centre

1 F Pokfulam Training Centre Complex

145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

andreasmuller@vtc.edu.hk

T +852-25382227

F +852-28756073