Cake Decorator Courses
A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes using various techniques, meeting customer needs, managing time, and working flexible hours.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Cake Decorator
Get qualified to work as a Cake Decorator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIT31021
Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become a qualified pastry chef with the SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie. With this fantastic qualification you’ll have the skills to create fantastic bread and yeast products as well as specialist cakes, pastries, petit fours, biscuits and cookies, confectionary, and desserts. The course also covers: perishable stock control, modern cooking methods, kitchen hygiene and safety, food preparation equipment, planning and costing recipes. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, patisserie c...
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Duration
6 months - 3 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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FBP30521
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Become a qualified baker with the FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking. This nationally recognised training course teaches you how to bake different types of bread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, and artisan products — at a commercial bakery. The course takes a year to complete, and you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to operate a range of industrial mixers, ovens, and food preparation equipment.
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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FBP30321
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a qualified pastry chef or cake decorator with the FBP30321 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry. This nationally recognised course is also a trade qualification and you’ll graduate with commercial grade baking skills. The course will teach you how to make and decorate contemporary cakes, pies, pastries, croissants, meringues, puddings, sponges, fillings, and artisan products. You’ll also gain essential back-of-house skills including OHS, food safety programs, recipe calculations, stock ordering, ret...
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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SIT40721
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a senior pastry chef with the SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie. This fantastic qualification will teach you how to design and produce sweet showpieces as well as a wide range of patisserie dishes including cakes, chocolate confectionary, marzipan, desserts, pastries, petit fours, breads and baked goods. You’ll also gain skills in leadership, stock control, and kitchen hygiene practices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, commercial pastry chef career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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Common questions
How much does a Cake Decorator earn?
In Australia, a full time Cake Decorator generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Cake Decorator?
The number of people working in this field is expected to remain stable in coming years. There are currently 6,700 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Cake Decorator. Cake Decorators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Cake Decorator?
If you’re planning a career as a Cake Decorator, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Cake and Pastry. This course will give you the skills to make and decorate contemporary cakes, pies, pastries, croissants, meringues, puddings, sponges, filling and artisan products. You’ll also cover back of house skills such as food safety, recipe calculations, stock ordering, retail sales and inventory control.
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A Cake Decorator bakes and decorates cakes in a bakery or specialist cake business. You might prepare cakes for special occasions such as weddings or themed birthday parties. Cake Decorators use cream, icing and other materials to decorate cakes and may use specialist techniques to prepare elaborate designs.
Cake Decorators should have strong fine motor skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important you can understand customer requirements and provide good customer service. Cake Decorators require good technical skills and should be able to manage their time well. You may have to work irregular hours including weekends in this position.
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