Profile
The learner will be able to
- Demonstrate methods of preparing, mixing, folding, shaping, piping and baking advanced cakes
- Learn recipes and methods of preparing basic level pastry products
- Understand principles of baking pastries
- Techniques for rolling out, folding, shaping and cutting doughs
- Learn about quality characteristics, common faults and precautionary measures to take in the preparation of pastry products
- Types of mixing, piping and baking methods and procedures for pastries
- Prepare different doughs and batters for baking
- Apply mixing methods in pastry making processes
- Apply piping method in baking and finishing processes
- Demonstrate methods of preparing icings, fillings, toppings, glazes and fondant for advanced cakes
- Understand common characteristics, faults and precautionary measures to take in the preparation of pastry products
- Types and methods of preparing icings, fillings, toppings and fondant for different pastries
- Prepare fillings, sauces and creams for pastry products
What You'll Learn
This course will equip the Learner with advance skills in Cake Making. From various techniques of preparing, mixing, folding, shaping cakes to different methods of preparing icings, fillings, toppings, sauces, creams and fondant for different pastries, Learners will be able to have hands-on experience to prepare cakes that are suitable for various occasions in the food services industry.
Minimum Entry Requirement
The following are the target groups for this course.
a) Working professionals in the food & beverage industry who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge to obtain an industry recognized certification
b) School leavers and new entrants into the food & beverage industry
c) Individuals who wish to change their career to the food & beverage industry in the future
Entry Requirements:
a) At least 18 years old
b) Have at least primary school education or
c) is able to speak, listen and read English at a proficiency level not lower than the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification Workplace Literacy Level 3(WPL Level 3)