Introduction to Cake Decorating
Turn your cake into a work of art and learn how to professionally decorate cakes for any occasion. This hands-on course introduces you to traditional and fundamental fondant flower techniques in a supportive kitchen environment.
During the class, you will create a variety of RTR fondant applications and practise basic flower making, including leaves, butterflies and love hearts. As a range of flowers are produced, you will work on a pre-prepared fruit cake (no baking is included in this class).
A light lunch is provided, and you’ll take home everything you create. Upon completion, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance.
Important Information
- Please bring suitable containers to transport your cake home (a tall container is recommended).
- William Angliss Institute follows an environmental sustainability policy and does not provide disposable containers.
Location & Entry
- Weekday/Weeknight: Enter via Building A, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne.
- Weekend: Enter via Angliss Restaurant foyer, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
- No onsite parking; metered and commercial parking available nearby.
Details
You will learn
- Fundamental fondant flower techniques
- Essential piping and professional finishing skills
- Key principles for successful cake decorating
You will get
- Digital certificate of attendance
- Hands-on practical training
- Light lunch during the class
Appropriate for
Beginners and home bakers wanting to learn cake decorating fundamentals
Preparation
What to bring
- Tall container to transport your cake
- Carry bag for taking items home
- Pen for note taking
What to wear
Wear flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes. Long hair must be tied back and unnecessary jewellery removed for kitchen safety.
Your Teacher
William Angliss Institute
William Angliss Institute is Australia's largest specialist centre for foods, tourism, hospitality and events education and training. From careers in restaurants to leading some of the world's biggest travel brands, you'll find our graduates all over the world.
We pride ourselves on our people who are passionate and dedicated. With long-standing industry ties, they contribute their knowledge and experience in delivering training of the very highest standard.
Highlighting our deep industry connections, 86.3% of employers stated that they would recommend William Angliss Institute (William Angliss Institute of TAFE (3045) 2020 RTO Performance Summary Report, Department of Education and Training, Victoria 2020).
Named Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2021 Australian Training Awards our position as a leader in education has been long standing, building on over 85 years of experience.
We provide training for local and international students based on campus or participating in workplace training. With around 23,000 students enrolling each year, we offer programs including short courses, VET in Schools, accredited traineeships and apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas, short courses, graduate certificates, bachelor and master degrees. If you're looking to start your career or advance your position, we have training to suit your needs.
Our main campus in the heart of Melbourne is complemented by a campus in Sydney and offices in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, servicing both metropolitan and regional areas across the country and in every state and territory in Australia.
Internationally we continue to develop program offerings with four joint-venture campuses in China, a Tourism Continuing Education & Training (CET) Centre in Singapore, a partnership in Sri Lanka and two partnerships and a representative office in Vietnam.
We have also earned a strong global reputation through the delivery of innovative training solutions and consultancy services to clients across Australia and abroad, including off-shore project development work with industry, governments and development-aid agencies.
The National Centre for Vocational Education and Training (VET student outcomes 2023, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, 2023) reported:
- 84.6% of students who completed a course at William Angliss Institute stated that they would recommend us
- 92.4% of our graduates were satisfied with their training overall (higher than the average for TAFE Institutes in Victoria and TAFE Institutes Australia)
- 81.5% of course completers received at least one job-related benefit
- 92.1% of our graduates achieved their main reason for undertaking the training
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