Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but completion of the Cake Decoration for Beginners course is recommended to those with no previous experience.
Why take this course?
Now that you have mastered the basic skills for cake decoration, it’s time to take the next step. This course will build on your existing skills so that you can refine and perfect the art of cake decorating!
What you will experience
During this 10 week course you will be expand the skills you have already learned, and start to concentrate on more complex designs and decorations. You will:
- Learn safe and hygienic working practices within a kitchen environment
- Learn the correct handling, selection and use of icing tools
- Prepare a two-tier celebration cake for detailed decoration
- Use a variety of preparation techniques including:
- covering and simple flower design
- Decorate a two-tier celebration cake including:
- Covering for decoration with marzipan
- Creating a simple centrepiece
- Crimping, Frilling and Piping
- Apply piped tidy trims with royal icing
- Apply pipe-written messages
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
All core ingredients are provided by the College and included in the course fee.
Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but completion of the Cake Decoration for Beginners course is recommended to those with no previous experience.
What you will need
All core ingredients are provided by the College and included in the course fee.
Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but completion of the Cake Decoration for Beginners course is recommended to those with no previous experience.
What you will need
All core ingredients are provided by the College and included in the course fee.
Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following course at North East Scotland College:
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