What Will I Learn?

Become a whiz in the kitchen and turn those recipes into delicious cakes and pastries.

Learn fondant and icing techniques and layer creation and preparing cakes.

Learn what to include in your portfolio and what will attract potential clients to your baking and cake decorating business.

Discover the steps it takes to start a baking and cake decorating business. Learn how to work as a self-employed specialist and enjoy flexibility in terms of working hours and shift patterns.

Learn about job opportunities that exist in relation to baking and cake decorating in the industry.

Master the tricky techniques, the skills and practical knowledge and learn how to bake and decorate cakes to a high standard.

Overview:

The baking and cake decorating industry is growing with the majority taking their passion and turning it into a business. Bakers and cake decorators will never be out of work as long as there are birthday parties, kid’s parties, events, engagements, weddings, receptions, graduations and corporate events. The Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating – Level 3 is a comprehensive training to enable individuals to acquire in-depth skills and knowledge to become professional bakers and cake decorators. The course looks at the materials and processes used in baking and cake decorating in addition to acquiring business skills.

The course will teach learners everything they want to know about baking and cake decorating skills. Learn how to improve plain cakes, make them visually appealing and more presentable. You will learn decorating techniques that will be highly useful if you plan to run your own cake decorating business. Having a specialist certification on your CV will demonstrate that you are competent in your job and it will make you more marketable among individuals looking to hire bakers and cake decorators.

If you’ve long considered becoming a baker and cake decorator, here’s your opportunity. The Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating – Level 3 will cover key topics such as making fondant, icing, tasting, decorating and putting it together. This course is perfect if you want to experience the success you always hoped for as a baker and cake decorator.

Why study at Global Edulink?

Global Edulink offers the most convenient path to gain recognised skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at Global Edulink and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience more enriching and rewarding.

Access Duration	The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
Who is this Course aimed at?	Individuals considering changing their career Individuals entering the workforce after taking a break from their former careers Those who want to start their own business in baking and cake decorating Anyone who has a deep interest in baking and cake decorating
Entry Requirement	Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT. A recognised qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.
Method of Assessment	This online course will be evaluated through written assignments. In order to complete this programme successfully and gain your professional qualification, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.
Certification	Those who successfully completed the course will be awarded the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating by ABC Awards and a learner unit summary (which contains the details of the units in your course you have completed). It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised. Course Code: QLS-03613
Awarding Body (Accreditation)	ABC Awards is an Ofqual regulated, leading national awarding body which develops diverse, high-quality vocational qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14. Founded in 1998, ABC Awards is a leading national awarding organisation with a long-established reputation for high quality support and services to the educational sector. ABC Awards are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life. If you gain an ABC Awards accredited qualification with Global Edulink, you will demonstrate a high level of skill, and will come away with many more opportunities open to you.
Progression and Career Path	Once you successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Baking and Cake Decorating Level 3 you will be qualified to work in the following positions. The vast majority of bakers and cake decorators are qualified to set-up their own business. Self-employment means benefiting from complete flexibility, operating your business as you like and establishing a strong and reliable reputation. The qualification will also put you in line to demand a higher salary or job promotion. Cake Decorator Baker Pastry Chef Others jobs you can get Cake Decoration business owner Cake Stylist Professional Cake Maker Confectionary Baker Other Benefits Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience Gain access to quality video tutorials Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime Save time and money on travel Learn at your convenience and leisure Eligible for a NUS discount card Free Career Support Service 25% Discount on personal Statement and covering letter writing service Free Access to Over 150 courses for 2 days (48 hours) Free access to course before you purchase (For selected courses only)

Course Curriculum

1: getting started
	Getting Started	00:00:00
2: icing
	Icing	00:00:00
3: making fondant
	Making Fondant	00:00:00
☑ assignment
	Assignment Brief	00:00:00
☑ submit your assignment
4: how important is taste
	How important is taste	00:00:00
5: decorating with fondant
	Decorating with Fondant	00:00:00
6: putting it all together
	Putting it All Together	00:00:00
7: presentation and serving
	Presentation and serving	00:00:00
☑ assignment
	Assignment Brief	00:00:00
☑ submit your assignment