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Key details
Duration
The length of time to complete this qualification is two (2) to four (4) weeks face-to-face.
Intake
Locations
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
2023 course fee for students who are eligible for an NT Government supported place is $150.00, and for students who are not eligible is $2,000.00.
International VET Package
Why study at CDU?
Whether you learn on campus or online, you will be studying with a proud multi-sector university that’s a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant and student-centred. Our students are at the heart of all that we do.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes for more personalised attention
- Online learners receive the same support as their on-campus peers
- Enjoy inclusive, welcoming learning environments
- Utilise our deep connections with industry, businesses and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond
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.
The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
The lecturers really care about us, and CDU has really good equipment to support our study. If you really want to join this course, you must know that everyone can cook, but not everyone can be a chef.
Nicholas
CDU student
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.
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: 1800 061 963 (free call). |
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How to apply
How to apply direct to CDU
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
You will need a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
Find a CDU agent partner to help you apply
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