Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but completion of the Cake Decoration for Beginners course is recommended to those with no previous experience.
Why take this course?
Now that you have mastered the basic skills for cake decoration, it’s time to take the next step. This course will build on your existing skills so that you can refine and perfect the art of cake decorating!
What you will experience
During this 10 week course you will be expand the skills you have already learned, and start to concentrate on more complex designs and decorations. You will:
- Learn safe and hygienic working practices within a kitchen environment
- Learn the correct handling, selection and use of icing tools
- Prepare a two-tier celebration cake for detailed decoration
- Use a variety of preparation techniques including:
- covering and simple flower design
- Decorate a two-tier celebration cake including:
- Covering for decoration with marzipan
- Creating a simple centrepiece
- Crimping, Frilling and Piping
- Apply piped tidy trims with royal icing
- Apply pipe-written messages
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
All core ingredients are provided by the College and included in the course fee.
Fees
This course is not eligible for fee waiver.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following course at North East Scotland College:
Student Stories
Stuart Ferguson
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
Advanced Professional Cookery
“It’s amazing to think that my first full-time position out of College is at a Michelin-starred restaurant. I’d recommend the professional cookery courses at NESCol to anyone keen to get into the industry. “
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Mercy Brown
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“I’m so proud to have achieved my HND and come so far on my journey to achieving my degree. There is no age limit to education and achieving your dreams. If anyone else is thinking about returning to education, I would tell them to go for it!”
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Sara Giudici
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
Professional Cookery & Advanced Professional Cookery
“I would definitely recommend studying professional cookery at NESCol to anyone interested in hospitality or catering. I may soon be looking for a part-time employee who is in their final year of studying at college so we could end up working together!”
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June Jaffrey
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“Coming back to College has given me a great sense of achievement, I feel like I’ve been using my brain again! I met a lovely bunch of people there and got on well with everyone, including the younger students in the class.”
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Lucy Gordon
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
“The lecturers are what makes the course so special. They have an abundance of industry experience allowing them to share skills and knowledge while always making lessons enjoyable. I am gutted that my time at the College has come to an end, however I am delighted to have secured my dream job at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles.”
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Aberdeen City Campus
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Starts 13 Jan 2026
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Ends 03 Mar 2026
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Day Tuesday
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Time 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Course Code C00501
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Fees £172.00
Alternatively, you can complete a part-time booking form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
Aberdeen City Campus
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Starts 13 Jan 2026
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Course Code C00501
Bespoke
We may be able to offer this course at a time and location that suits your business needs. It can be delivered face-to-face at a NESCol campus, online vis Microsoft Teams, or at your business premises.
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