Course Code: TF1EC048 Cake Decoration - Stage 2 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 13 Mar 2023 Bispham Campus 6 Weeks / £150 Enquire now 13 Mar 2024 Bispham Campus 6 Weeks / £150 Enquire now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryOur Stage 2 Cake Decorating Skills course is a follow up to our Cake Decoration for Beginners. This six week course covers a range of techniques including: How to level, torte and cover cakes to a professional standard Working with royal icing, sugar paste and modelling paste Cake design Modelling a baby topper, novelty bag and shoes, roses and foliage Time 6.30pm–9pm Entry Requirements There are no formal for this course, just your enthusiasm and passion. Qualification ObtainedNon regulated provision, Level 2, Hospitality and Catering Industry Placement and Field TripsThis course has no work placements and no field trips. Learning and Teaching Methods Each week, you will learn cake decorating skills including: Week 1: Modelling a cute baby topper suitable for a baby shower cake Week 2: Novelty shaped bag cake and shoes Week 3: Completion of novelty bag and shoes Week 4: Introduction to simple wired roses plus foliage Week 5: Two tiered cake featuring decorative finish and rose decoration Week 6: Decorating gorgeous mini cakes Teaching is informal via a ‘demonstration and do’ method of delivery and a very hands-on practical approach. No independent study is required. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Assessment Methods There is no formal assessment on this course Other Costs and Equipment NeededYou will need to provide a general kit box which should include the following items: Edible glue Plastic cake smoother Selection of paste colours Modelling tool set Piping nozzles Cake boards General scissors Assorted cutters 6” rolling pin Pritt stick 5 petal blossom cutters Box to take your work home You will be advised each week about ingredients you will need for the following week. A 10% discount is given at the following cake supply shops if you tell them you are attending a B&FC course: Party Animals – St Annes A Cake for You – Central Drive, Blackpool We advise that you wait until 1 week prior to the course before you purchase any of the ingredients or equipment listed above. Please wear flat, full non-slip type shoes Tuition Fees Read our tuition fees guide. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: NONE Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions. ead our tuition fees guide. Career Options and Progression Following this course, you could try your hand at the following programmes: Artisan Bread Cakes and Bakes Cupcakes for Fun Or for a more advanced course – which could lead to a career in the industry – you may wish to consider: L2 Certificate in Professional Bakery