OverviewAbout this course
Take your cake decorating to the next level under the guidance of a professional pastry chef. Get creative in a simulated baking facility as you learn current industry techniques to temper chocolate, mask and finesse cakes for any occasion.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Temper chocolate
Create chocolate decorations
Mask a cake by applying buttercream or cream to the sides with an icing spatula
Roll out, drape and decorate a cake with fondant icing
Craft figurines and flowers from fondant icing
Pipe royal icing using a piping bag and fixtures to create various icing finishes
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A certificate of attendance
Modern cake decorating skills and feedback from industry experts
Skills to operate professionally and safely in a commercial baking facility
A potential pathway to further study in baking or patisserie
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
An interest in baking and being creative
Non-slip shoes, long pants and a t-shirt, polo shirt or long-sleeve shirt
Levels of mobility and physical fitness to move around a kitchen
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Cake masking800001094A
Fondant techniques800001094B
Cake decorations800001094C
Cake finishing procedures800001094D
TAFE NSW ServicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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