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Overview
Our Introduction to Cake Decoration course introduces students to the foundation skills, knowledge and expertise needed to create various cake decoration techniques and apply to a range of mediums. The course provides an opportunity to study three SQA units at SCQF Level 4. These units will introduce you to the basic techniques in sugar paste and royal icing and will give you an opportunity to develop your skills throughout by applying to a variety of cakes.
This is a professional vocational programme and appropriate clothing must be worn. You will need to buy specialist equipment for use on the course.
Your course is delivered by enthusiastic qualified lecturers who have extensive industrial experience and the course is structured to include a significant practical 'hands-on' element as well as associated theory information.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 4.
Minimum entry requirements
- SCQF Level 3 in Numeracy & Communication.
- Food, Catering, Home Economics or Cake Decoration at SCQF level 3 or above.
What you study
You will cover three SQA units within the course
- Cake Decoration – An Introduction.
- Cake Decoration – Sugar Paste.
- Cake Decoration – Royal Icing.
After the course
This course will help you enhance your skills in cake decoration which may be used to start a small business or gain employment within the cake decoration industry.
Continuing Study
You may wish to progress to one of our full time course or evening classes in sugar craft.
How the course is taught
Practical lessons are delivered in our state of the art bakeries and cake decoration rooms and theory subjects are delivered in our modern classrooms. You'll also benefit from engaging with our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas where you will be able to access your course work, job opportunities and much more.
Materials
Bakery uniform consisting of:-
- Bakers unisex top.
- Bakers unisex trousers.
- Bakers Apron.
- Bakers Cap & Hairnet.
and Plastic Scraper, Pallet Knife and Piping Nozzles.
Dress code
- As above and including flat shoes eg safety shoes, trainers, deck shoes.
- No open-toe/open-heel/high-heel shoes.
- No jewellery except a plain wedding band.
- Long hair should be tied back and secured under a hair net & hat as above.
- No acrylic nails, false nails or nail varnish.