Age 16-18
- Adult Skills Courses - Baking and Cookery - Cake Baking Foundation
- Accredited programmers such as introduction to the Professional Kitchen or Food Production and cooking.
Course Overview
Fee disclaimer
- This course is FREE for most students.
- £30 membership fee applies to all students.
- The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
- No payment is required when you apply. After submitting your application, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your eligibility for free or discounted fees and guide you through the next steps.
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- After you apply, we’ll send you an invitation to complete your enrolment if places are available on the course. Please note that your place is not confirmed until you have enrolled and paid the membership fee.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements, though a passion for cake decorating and interest in sugar crafting is helpful.
Course information
Bring your cakes to life with stunning handmade sugar flowers in this creative Adult Skills course. Perfect for beginners and improvers alike, this class introduces you to the essential techniques used to craft elegant, professional-quality sugar decorations.
Across a series of practical, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to shape, colour, and assemble a variety of floral designs using specialist tools and simple methods. Guided step-by-step by an experienced tutor, you’ll gain the confidence to create beautiful flowers that elevate any celebration cake.
Whether you're a hobby baker, a small-business owner, or someone looking to develop skills for future vocational training in cake decorating or patisserie, this course offers an inspiring introduction to the art of sugar craft. By the end, you’ll take home your own collection of handcrafted sugar flowers — along with the skills to continue creating stunning designs at home.
Key topics
- Induction/course outline
- Health and Safety working practices
- Risk assessments in a culinary environment
- Making different types of flower paste
- Techniques for preparing and storing flower paste
- Crafting buds, cutting petals, and forming flower centers
- Taping, glazing, and steaming flowers for a professional finish
- Creating a variety of flowers and foliage
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There are no formal exams on this non-accredited course. Your progress will be assessed through practical activities, completed tasks, class participation and tutor feedback.
This will help you develop your skills and prepare for progression to the next level or an accredited course.
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Equipment to be purchased for course; Small board, Petal pad, Plastic Sheet, Oasis block, various modelling tools (ball, veining, wheel cutting), Variety of dusting colours, Apron and tea towel, carry case, Round Silver Cake Board (10inch), Culpitt 8x4 Round cake dummy, 9pack floral arrangement tools, 5 Pack paint brush set, 50pack Nylon brushes, 13 pack Fondant tools, cake decorating tools, Edible powder colours - multipack and Squires Kitchen sugar paste.
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- Expert teaching – Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
- Flexible study options – Part-time, evening and online learning available
- Career progression routes – From entry level to professional qualifications
- Outstanding support – One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding – Quality teaching and support you can trust
- Modern facilities – Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
- Employer links – Courses shaped by local and national job market needs
Available Campuses
Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 15/04/2027
End: 30/07/2027
Thu (18:30 - 21:00)
£75.00
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