Sweet Cakes and Bakes
Through 8 sessions you will learn a range of baking techniques, gain confidence using ingredients and equipment, and develop the skills needed to create and present a variety of delicious homemade and professional bakes.
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Qualification:
Other
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
CA364-CLPC
Course Length:
8
Start Date:
11/09/2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
Through 8 sessions you will learn a range of baking techniques, gain confidence using ingredients and equipment, and develop the skills needed to create and present a variety of delicious homemade and professional bakes.
Group Times
- Friday : 09:30 - 12:30
Fees
Tuition Fee: £89.00
Courses fees are subject to change.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
- Essential baking skill and techniques
- Understanding ingredients and their role in successful baking
- A variety of sweet bakes, including cakes, biscuits, traybakes and afternoon tea treats
- Safe and effective use of baking equipment, including ovens, hobs and weighing scales
- Finishing and presentation skills
- Adding your own personal touches to bakes
- Developing confidence to bake more independently
- Understanding ingredients and their role in successful baking
- A variety of sweet bakes, including cakes, biscuits, traybakes and afternoon tea treats
- Safe and effective use of baking equipment, including ovens, hobs and weighing scales
- Finishing and presentation skills
- Adding your own personal touches to bakes
- Developing confidence to bake more independently
How Will I Be Assessed?
There is no formal assessment on this course. You will agree an individual learning plan (ILP) with your tutor identifying what you want and need to gain from the course. You will receive supported feedback and guidance from your tutor and track your progress in you Individual Learning Plan.
Entry Requirements
No previous experience is necessary, basic literacy skills are required, a keen interest in baking and a willingness to learn new skills.
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
Learners successfully completing this short course to a good standard can enrol on to the Introduction to Cake Decoration course, other Catering & Hospitality courses or the Food Safety Award Level 2 course if you meet the entry requirements.
Who Can I Speak To?
The Department Administrator is Sarah Lewis Tel: 01204 482 333
Or email: catering.email@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
- Learners are expected to provide their own ingredients.
- Learners will be given a list at the start of the course.
- As it is intended that the items produced on the course are for eating, learners are expected to wear an apron, have appropriate flat, closed footwear and have long hair tied back.
- Learners will be given a list at the start of the course.
- As it is intended that the items produced on the course are for eating, learners are expected to wear an apron, have appropriate flat, closed footwear and have long hair tied back.
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