Level 2 Cake Decoration

This is an evening study programme. This course is based on practical sessions with coursework booklets to complete. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods such as practical demonstrations, one to one tasks, group tasks and videos. To help your skills blossom practice is the key. Some homework will be required to enhance your skills and complete coursework.

Throughout the course you will study 3 units in total. These include:

Explore craft resources

Explore craft ideas

Create, present and review your final cake decoration item
Tameside college is renowned for its amazing training facilities. Your lessons will take place in our newly built T1 building, filled with state of the art industry equipment.

If you are interested in learning new skills developed with industry experts. Our long standing cake decoration course will help you build the knowledge and skills to move forward towards your goal.

· You will undertake weekly classes of practical demonstrations and tasks involving how to use, colour and store a range of different decorative materials such as; Chocolate modelling paste, Gum paste and sugar pastes.

· These materials are then used in projects you will exhibit and learn 3d modelling skills, wedding cake skills such as lace pieces, swags, sugar roses, piping and texture.

· Using these materials on a range of decorative pieces such as biscuits, cupcakes and real cakes however, longer to develop skills and units will be practiced on polystyrene dummies.

· You will gain sector specific knowledge and experience of how to handle, store and use various cake decoration materials and equipment.

· You will get the opportunity to exhibit skills on edible bases as well as polystyrene dummies to build and develop skills over a timely period.

· You will be required to purchase basic equipment and it is encouraged you start to build up your own kit for practicing at home

· You will be required to produce written course work to evidence the developmental process of your skills and creative process.
Level 1 NCFE Cake Decoration

· A suitable standard in functional skills (English and maths) and you must have a keen interest in the cake decoration industry. The process for being accepted on the course will also involve an interview with a member of the food team to ensure the course is best suited to the learner’s needs & ability.
· You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods, such as practical assessments, projects, weekly diaries and coursework.

· There is one written project completed throughout the year. For this you will need to research inspiration for a cake project, plan and create a cake demonstrating a multitude of skills and then reflect on this process.

· A mandatory part of your course is to complete a range of cakes decorated in different styles to suit various occasions- In level 2 this is focused on 3D models and a wedding cake project with matching cupcakes and biscuits to exhibit skills.
· Employment within the Cake decorating industry

· An Apprenticeship

· Create your own cake businesses supplying cakes for all clients, friends and family.
Fees:
£285
  • If you meet the unemployed* criteria, or earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees will be waived.
  • If you do not meet the unemployed criteria, or you earn more than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees are payable

Course Code:
DL0152MQ/1
Category:
Catering, Hospitality & Bakery
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
09/09/2025
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Tue 6:00pm-9:00pm)
or (Wed 6:00pm-9:00pm)

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