Free Level 1 Cake Decorating in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyFDQ

About this course

Free Level 1 Cake Decorating Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, one evening a week over 10 weeks.

You'll learn to use royal icing and sugar paste to decorate cakes and biscuits. The course covers the basics of cake decoration, so no previous experience is needed. You'll work in a professional bakery kitchen on campus.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Cake Decoration.

Who this course is for

Do you want to improve your cake decorating skills?

Whether you want to learn how to decorate cakes for family occasions, or take the first steps to a career in the confectionery industry, this Level 1 course will teach you the basics of using royal icing and sugar paste to produce attractively decorated cakes and biscuits.

You will be taught your skills at the Wellington Road campus in Bilston - which is equipped with a professional bakery kitchen - and taught by tutors whpo have experience of working in the baking industry themselves.

Also, if you earn less than £30,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE! Take advantage of the new funding and #DoMore with your future.

Please note: City of Wolverhampton College reserves the right to close or not run courses if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable. If this course is unable to run, you will be notified as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Entry requirements

You do not need any previous experience in the bakery industry - just an interest in cake decorating and a willingness to learn.

What you will learn

  • You'll use royal icing to decorate cakes and biscuits.
  • You'll work with sugar paste to create decorative finishes.
  • You'll develop basic piping and coating techniques.
  • You'll produce attractively finished cakes suitable for special occasions.
  • You'll work safely in a professional bakery kitchen environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a professional bakery kitchen. Tutors will guide you through techniques in class each week. Assessment is practical, based on the decorated work you produce during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cake decorator, decorates cakes and bakes for events and celebrations.
  • Baker, produces bread, cakes, and pastries in a bakery or kitchen.
  • Pastry chef, prepares desserts and baked goods in a professional kitchen.
  • Catering assistant, supports food preparation in a catering or hospitality setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, a broader qualification covering professional kitchen skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery, for those wanting to specialise further in baked goods and sugar work.
  • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, useful for anyone working in a food environment.

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