Cake Decorating

Part Time

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Course Code

QCE11040/ARPW

Course Level

N/A

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for beginners or for those with some experience; it also makes an excellent refresher. It is an ideal first step and can lead to employment as a cake decorator or become self employed offering cakes for special occasions.

What will I study?

Each term you will cover a wide range of decorative techniques and styles using - sugar paste, marzipan, royal icing and butter cream icing.
Autumn term - Christmas cakes
Spring Term - Easter cakes
Summer Term - Novelty cakes

How will this course be delivered?

Practical class based work lead by tutor demonstration; some designs may have to be completed at home.

What qualifications will I get?

Non-externally-certificated non-FE other provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design SSA (09.2)

How will I be assessed?

This course is for personal development and is informally assessed by the Tutor with self assessment and evaluation by the student.

How do I get a place on the course?

To enrol please contact The Community office on 0121 678 7294/5 or Fordbridge on 0121 788 0319

What are the entry requirements?

Students must be aged 16+.

If you have Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

The tutor will inform you on the first session of any tools and equipment that are required. She will also have a list of suppliers where these will be available. You can use ready-made cakes or dummies to decorate.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

We also offer Sugarcraft Flowers, an ideal follow on course to Cake Decorating. Community also offers Floristry, Jewellery and Digital Photography courses.
Commercial accreditation is available at the College of Food in Birmingham

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Students are responsible for providing their own materials. See above - What else I need to know.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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