Cake Making Level 2

Course code: ABC1019

Is there a celebration coming up? Maybe a birthday or christening? Then now is the time to develop those all-important cake making skills and show them off. This course will help you do just that from home. After all everyone loves cake, so enrol now!

Understand the basic skills, theories and approaches used to create beautiful, inventive and decorative cakes
Develop skills in designing, baking and decorating your own cakes
Learn about the chemistry that is used in baking
Explore the different equipment used to make cakes
Investigate the wide range of cakes and fillings
Learn how to create and design a cake from scratch
Understand the different types of icing techniques
Understand what sugar craft is and how to use it in decorating your cake

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

You choose whether you want to study this course online or as a paper based hard copy. All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Cake Making Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

Chemistry and Baking

Basic chemistry of baking
Functions of the main ingredients
Cake chemistry
Gluten in baking

Unit 2

Equipment

Equipment used for baking
Sieves
Electric mixers
Thermometers
Scales and measurers
Different types of tins
Liners
Cooling racks
Icing guns and smoothers
Spacers and levellers
Dowling, tiers and spacers
Piping and embellishing

Unit 3

Cake Types and Fillings

Textures of cakes
Types of cakes
Multi-tiered cakes
Sculpting cakes
Cupcakes
Layer cakes
Cake fillings

Unit 4

Cake Design

Design a cake from scratch
Sketching
Selecting cake types
Equipment
Trial and error
Plan a cake
Potential obstacles

Unit 5

Icing

Fondant icing
Royal Icing
Butter cream
Marzipan
Sugar paste
Ganache

Unit 6

Sugar Craft

Introduction to sugar craft
Piping
Creating flowers and petals
Sugar paste
Modelling paste
Texture
Colour visual effects

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. This gives you more than enough time to complete your studies.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. 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 ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol in this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Cake Making Level 2.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.