Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this qualification is two (2) to four (4) weeks face-to-face.
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Entry requirements
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Overview
This is a short program for individuals wishing to learn cake decorating as a skills need or explore decorating as a pathway into the food industry.
Career opportunities
Occupations relevant to this program include:
>Baker's assistant
>Cake decorator
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Further training pathways from this program include but are not limited to FBP10221 Certificate I in Baking. On completion of these units, credit(s) may be available into other courses.
Fees
The 2022 fees for this course is $150 for eligible students and receive an NT Domestic Subsidised place.
Course information flyer(s)
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
What will I study?
To achieve the vocational training program VTP411 - Introduction to Cake Decorating a total of two (2) units of competency must be completed as listed below.
Course structure
Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
The total Nominal Hours for this training program is 100.
Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
UNITS OF COMPETENCY | ||
FBPRBK1001 | Finish products | 20 |
FBPRBK2003 | Assist sponge cake production | 80 |
Total nominal hours for the training program | 100 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There are no formal entry requirements. However, it is recommended that students have an interest in cake decorating and can attend face to face classes during the day. The student should also discuss any food allergies before enrolment with the CDU Culinary Arts team.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.
VET for secondary schools
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Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston
Study Mode: On campus
Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Additional information
Contact details
Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.au. Phone: (08) 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
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