Practical Cake Craft: N4/N5

Recommended Entry Requirements:

• Completed a previous HE course would be beneficial

Course Content:

Units covered:

• Cake Baking
• Cake design and Decorating

• As part of this course learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
• Interpreting a design brief
• Carrying out a practical activity to meet the requirements of a design brief
• Knowledge of methods of cake baking and finishing
• Knowledge of functional properties of ingredients used in production of cakes and other baked items
• Skills in baking and finishing in the production of cakes and other baked items
• Creatively applying finishing techniques to cakes and other baked items
• Working safely and hygienically
• Using specialist tools and equipment with dexterity and precision in routine and familiar tasks
• Organisational and time management skills
• The ability to evaluate both the product and the process

Assessment:

• 75% assignment (mainly practical)
• 25% exam

Progression Pathway:

• National 4/5/Higher Health & Food Technology