• The NCFE Entry Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Cake Decorating) introduces students to basic cake decorating skills, suitable for complete beginners.
• Designed to help adults explore cake decorating in a supportive, practical environment while developing confidence, creativity and safe working habits.
• Ideal for students with little or no experience who want to try cake decorating as a hobby or prepare for higher level creative craft study.

• Getting Started with Cake Decorating
• Simple Icing Techniques
• Basic Decorating Skills
• Designing a Simple Product

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• No previous qualifications required; suitable for complete beginners.
• An initial assessment may be required before enrolment.
• Students should be willing to take part in practical tasks and bring materials when needed.

• Provides a gentle introduction to cake decorating within a recognised qualification framework.
• Encourages creativity, confidence and hand eye coordination.
• Helps students produce simple decorated cakes for home, family events or personal enjoyment.
• Builds foundation skills needed for progression to Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 Creative Craft (Cake Decorating).
• Supports wellbeing through enjoyable, practical learning.

• Through teacher-led practical demonstrations and guided practice.
• Hands on activities using decorating tools and materials.
• Step-by-step workshops focusing on building skills each week.
• Design tasks and creative experimentation.
• Supportive feedback from the teacher to improve technique.

Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which may include:

• Photos of your decorated items
• Short written notes or verbal explanations
• Teacher observation records

The mandatory unit typically involves creating a simple craft product following basic instructions.
No written exam required.

City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU

• Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.
• Students may need to bring small amounts of equipment and ingredients.
• Costs will usually be kept low and spread across the course; teachers will advise weekly.
• Basic protective clothing (apron, hair covering) is required in kitchen areas.

NCFE Entry Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Cake Decorating)

Progress to:

• NCFE Creative Craft Entry Level 2 (Cake Decorating)
• NCFE Creative Craft Entry Level 3 (Cake Decorating)
• NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Cake Decorating)

Continue practising cake decorating at home with improved confidence.
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