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Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3

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Overview Do you love to bake cakes? Decorate them? Is it a hobby that you would like to turn into …

Overview

Do you love to bake cakes? Decorate them? Is it a hobby that you would like to turn into a profession? The Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3 will equip you with the right skills and knowledge to run your own cake baking and decorating business. Cake bakers are in demand and cake baking has become a lucrative venture. If you want to become a professional cake baker and decorator, you will find this course very helpful. It will give you a firm understanding of what it takes to run your own cake baking business.

The course will discuss key topics such as cake baking and decoration, how to make icing, fondant, how to create a cake from scratch, fondant decoration and presentation. Learn how to make a cake that is stunning and draws in clients, who will in turn become repeat customers.

The Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3 will give your CV a good boost. You will not only learn how to bake cakes, but also to take a plain cake and make it visually appealing. If you’ve always wanted to be a cake baker, this course is a great choice.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Global Edulink* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications. Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

*Study365 is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Global Edulink

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With so many commitments in our lives, we may not have the time to learn new skills. The beauty of studying online is that you get to find this balance between your education and your daily commitments

Study 365 offers hundreds of online courses to students across the world. Gaining new skills has never been this easy as many of our courses are open to students with little or no qualifications or previous experience. All the courses are up-to-date, relevant, affordable, and will build on existing expertise or give you a jump-start to a new career. The courses are meticulously designed and equals what is offered in a classroom setting. With a solid reputation that has established and made us made us one of the most trusted and reliable online course providers we offer the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in your chosen career. You can learn at your own pace at Study 365 and you will be provided with all the necessary material, tutorials, qualified course instructor, narrated e-learning modules, interactive quizzes and free resources which include Free CV writing pack, free career support and course demo to make your learning experience enriching and more rewarding.

  • Learn cake baking and decorating tips and turn those recipes into professional cakes and pastries.
  • Learn fondant and icing techniques, layer creation and how to prepare cakes from scratch.
  • Create a portfolio and include your work in order to attract potential clients.
  • Learn what it takes to start a baking and cake decorating business. There is a lot of flexibility and benefits when you are self-employed.
  • There are many job opportunities for cake bakers and decorators.
  • Master the techniques and skills on how to bake and decorate cakes to a high standard.

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.

  • Individuals considering changing their career and starting a new one
  • Individuals entering the workforce after taking a break from their former careers
  • Those who want to start their own business in baking and cake decoration
  • Anyone with an interest in baking and cake decorating
  • Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
  • A qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.

This online course is assignment-based with learners being assessed upon the submission of a series of assignments. Once you successfully submit the assignments, students will gain a professional qualification. The assignments must be submitted to the instructor through the online learning portal. The assignments will be reviewed and evaluated, with feedback provided to the student on how well they have fared.

Please Note: Additionally, £79 is charged for assessment and certificate and you need to pay that when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid into 02 installments when you are submitting your assessments.

Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Course Code: QLS-04913

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

Once you successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS 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 amongst your clients. The qualification will also put you in line to demand a higher salary or job promotion. The average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com/career-path-planner is given below.

  • Cake Decorator – (average UK hourly pay: £7.94)
  • Baker – (average UK hourly pay: £8.05)
  • Pastry Chef – (average UK yearly salary: £21,236)

Others jobs you can get

  • Cake Decoration business owner
  • Cake Stylist
  • Professional Cake Maker
  • Confectionary Baker
  • 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
  • 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

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction to cake baking and decoration
Introduction to Cake Baking and Decoration
2: How to make the icing
How to Make the Icing
3: How to make fondant
How to Make Fondant
☑ Assignment
Assignment Brief
☑ Submit Your Assignment
Assignment Submission I – Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3
4: Why taste is important?
Why Taste is Important ?
5: Fondant decoration
Fondant Decoration
6: Creating the cake from scratch
Creating the Cake from Scratch
7: Presentation
Presentation
☑ Assignment
Assignment Brief
☑ Submit Your Assignment
Assignment Submission II – Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting at QLS Level 3

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    Dean Smith

    April 09, 2019
    Best Cake Baking Course

    For someone who baked as a hobby, I wanted to qualify in cake baking so that I could become a professional cake baker. When looking for the best cake baking course, I was fortunate to have found Study 365 Advanced Diploma in Cake Baking and Ornamenting. The course is packed with cake baking and decorating tips and techniques. I was spoiled for choice. Now, I successfully run my own cake baking business.

    Mika Allen

    March 22, 2019
    Enjoyed Learning

    A very helpful course. Thoroughly enjoyed doing it

    Tyra Hiller

    February 08, 2019
    Excellent Learning Platform

    Excellent learning platform. I am sure this certificate will be of great benefit for my professional life.

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