• The NCFE Entry Level 3 Award in Creative Craft introduces students to basic creative cake decorating skills, enabling them to design and decorate simple baked products.
• The qualification develops confidence using decorating tools, materials and techniques while encouraging creativity and safe working practices.
• Suitable for adults who enjoy baking, creative crafts or want to develop skills for home use, hobby baking, or progression to higher level cake decorating courses.

• Understanding Materials & Tools
• Basic Decorating Techniques
• Designing a Final Product
• Health & Safety

• 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 foundation in cake decorating within a recognised qualification framework.
• Encourages creativity, confidence and fine motor skills.
• Helps students produce attractive decorated cakes for family and community events.
• Builds transferable skills useful for baking, craft activities or progression to further accredited courses.
• Offers a stepping stone to Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Level 1 and Level 2 Creative Craft Cake Decorating pathway

• 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.

The qualification is portfolio based.
Students must complete:

• Practical evidence (photos of decorated products)
• Short written or verbal reflections
• Observation of practical skills by the teacher

No exam is required.

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

Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.
Students may need to bring:

• Cupcakes or a small cake
• Icing, fondant, colours and simple tools

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 3 Award in Creative Craft (Cake Decorating)

Progress to:

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

Produce more complex decorated cakes with further training.
Develop skills for small scale baking projects, community events or home business exploration (with further qualifications).