Adult Courses, Adult: Skills

Cake Decorating: Improver

Course Overview

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  • This course is FREE for most students.
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Entry requirements

Cake Baking or similar knowledge is recommended, though beginners can join.

Course information

This Intermediate Cake Decorating course is part of the Adult Skills pathway, designed for learners who have completed a foundation level cake decorating course and are ready to advance their creative and technical abilities. Building on core skills, this course develops confidence, precision, and creativity, preparing learners for further progression in baking, patisserie, or entrepreneurial cake-making opportunities.

Key topics

  • Induction/course outline 
  • Health and Safety working practices   
  • Risk assessments in a culinary environment   
  • Various cake decorating techniques to enhance presentation. 
  • Practical application by completing a fully decorated cake as an assessment. 
  • Theoretical knowledge, including cake decorating terminology, icing methods, and recipes. 
  • Taping, glazing, and steaming flowers for a professional finish 

Available Campuses

Dates Schedule Max. fee if paid
Start: 07/01/2027
End: 30/07/2027
Thu (18:30 - 21:00)
£75.00

What Can This Course Lead To

  • Adult Skills Courses - Baking and Cookery - Cake Baking Foundation
  • Accredited programmers such as introduction to the Professional Kitchen, Food Production and cooking and Patisserie.
  • Adult Skills Courses - Baking and Cookery - Pâtisserie and Pastry

 

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