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Overview
The Great British Bake Off has created a passion for all things cake related. If you love baking and want to learn how to produce a range of cakes, bakes and treats, then this is the course for you.
This highly practical, 6-week part-time course is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike and will give you the skills and knowledge you need to produce delicious chocolate brownies, Victoria sandwiches, flapjacks, loaf cakes, a range of cookies and different tray bakes.
Whether you’re thinking about setting up in business making cakes, bakes and treats for special occasions, you work in a bakery, hotel or restaurant, or you’re an avid enthusiast, this is the perfect course for you to develop your skills and knowledge
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you should have a passion for cake making and the enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
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How will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for this course. You will develop your practical skills throughout the six weeks as you learn to make cakes, bakes and treats.
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Continuing Your Journey
Once you’ve completed this course, you could progress on to our Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionary course or broaden your knowledge further with one of our courses on cupcakes, cake decoration or bread bakery.
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Fees, Finance & Funding
The cost for this course is £235.
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In one of The Manchester College’s 19 Centres of Excellence you’ll develop the skills and gain the qualifications that you need to take the next steps towards your dream career.
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