
COAST CAREER INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
CAKE DECORATING
CIP Code: 12.050 - O*Net Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3011.00
Program Length: 25 Weeks - 600 Clock Hours - 32.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Day Classes: Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 2:30pm
Afternoon Classes: Monday through Thursday 2:30pm to 9:00pm
This program will provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to be able to perform the basic occupational duties as it pertains to Cake Decorating. Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to perform the duties of an entry level Cake Decorator. Perspective students are advised that Self –Employment is not unusual for this field.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE |
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Code |
Course Title |
Clock Hours |
Credit Hours |
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CD1 |
Fundamentals of Cake Decorating |
4 |
1.5 |
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CD2 |
Sanitations/ Utilizing Tools |
24 |
2.0 |
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CD3 |
Royal Icing Flowers Part I |
72 |
4.0 |
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CD4 |
Royal Icing Projects |
48 |
2.5 |
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CD5 |
Commercial Cakes |
72 |
4.0 |
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CD6 |
Air Brush / Pattern Transfer Designs |
24 |
1.0 |
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CD7 |
Royal Icing Flowers Part II |
48 |
2.5 |
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CD8 |
Special Designs Cakes & Projects |
48 |
2.5 |
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CD9 |
Introduction to Chocolate Candy & Cookies |
48 |
2.5 |
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CD10 |
Rolled Fondant & Gum Paste |
96 |
5.0 |
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CD11 |
Wedding Cakes / Construction & Decorations |
48 |
2.5 |
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CD12 |
Jell-O Project |
24 |
1.0 |
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CD13 |
Fresh Flower Design Cake |
24 |
1.0 |
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Total Clock/Credit Hours |
600 |
32.5 |
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Methodology:
- Classroom lecture-type presentation with handouts.
- Personal attention from instructors for hands-on application.
Grading is based on percentages 100% for Practical Exams/Testing and Projects.
Note: Coast Career Institute provides all classroom/lab materials. Completion of all modules is required for graduation. The document to be issued upon successful completion of this program is a Certificate of Completion.







