{"product_id":"professional-cake-decorating","title":"Professional Cake Decorating","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" data-heading=\"Overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your creativity into a valuable skill with our inspiring Cake Decorating course. Designed to give students a strong foundation in cake and biscuit decoration techniques, this hands-on course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their practical abilities and produce eye-catching, professional-quality creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to start a small cake business, expand your existing skills, or create exciting new products, this course will help you build the confidence and expertise to take the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, students will have gained a recognised industry qualification that can strengthen a CV and support future career opportunities in the food industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith cake decorating skills in growing demand, this course also helps address an important skills shortage within the sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"modules\" data-heading=\"Modules\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will study all of the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious types of icing and their applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducing a variety of different cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducing a variety of different biscuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCake coverings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplications of royal icing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlood Icing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGateaux and tortes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is 70% practical \u0026amp; 30% theory, with a mix of planning, practical baking and decorative workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"assessment\" data-heading=\"Assessment\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lessons will end with an element of peer assessment, written observation and write up of the learnings they have received. This covers a variety of units , each worth points towards the end qualification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"requirements\" data-heading=\"Entry Requirements\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, this course imay be suitable for the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome bakers who want to expand their knowledge\/skill set and gain a certified qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose either setting up or planning to start a small cake business from home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChefs looking to expand their skill set for the purposes of creating sweet treats and gateaux’s for their menus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plumpton College","offers":[{"title":"24\/09\/2026 - 24\/06\/2027","offer_id":57369379832181,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3139\/8885\/files\/cake_decorating_part_time_course.png?v=1784539341","url":"https:\/\/store.plumpton.ac.uk\/products\/professional-cake-decorating","provider":"Plumpton College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}