WSQ Certificate in Food Services
(Culinary Arts), Part-Time

Mode of Study:
Part-time

Duration:
6 - 10 months

Available Intakes:
Please send us an enquiry via email to enrolment@shatec.sg to check with
our friendly course consultants for
upcoming intakes.

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Practical training and assessment involve use of eggs and meat-based ingredients.
Kindly declare dietary restrictions (if any) at the point of application.

Course Overview

SHATEC Institutes Pte Ltd (UEN: 198301550C) is an appointed CET Centre by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for courses supported by SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) and/or SkillsFuture Funding. The WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) is a standalone qualification offered on part-time basis.

The funding support period for the WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) is 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2025.

Available Intakes

Please send us an enquiry via email to enrolment@shatec.sg to check with our friendly course consultants for upcoming intakes.

Admission Requirements

*All applicants must be at least 17 years old and above to meet the minimum entry requirement.

1

Completed lower Secondary education / Any WSQ Certificate / NITEC / Qualifications of equivalent standard may be recognised on a case-to-case basis and Successful Interview

2

  • Interview may apply for applicants who do not meet equivalent academic qualifications or expected duration in workplace experience.
  • International applicant must have a valid work pass through the entire course.

3

Pass in 'N' Level English or able to speak, listen, read and write English at a proficiency level not lower than the Employability Skills WSQ Level 4 Workplace Literacy (WPL) or equivalent
How To Apply

Programme Outline

  • FSS-CEX-1040-1.1 Customer Service Excellence-1
  • FSS-FBS-1020-1.1 Western Cold Dish Preparation-1
  • FSS-FBS-1021-1.1 Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking-1
  • FSS-FBS-2024-1.1 Food and Beverage Service-2
  • FSS-FRC-1004-1.1 Food Safety and Hygiene-1
  • FSS-SCL-1006-1.1 Food and Beverage Inventory Management-1

Programme Competencies

The WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) helps learners build capabilities in essential traditional culinary skills for a strong foundation to take on a variety of general job functions in Food Services at entry level.

In addition to technical competencies, the course includes transferable soft skills which will help learners stay competitive and job-ready.

There is also option for fresh entrants in the Food Services sector to upgrade themselves in higher qualifications when their jobs call for higher level of responsibilities or when they seek further career aspirations.

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Follow food safety and hygiene procedures and policies, maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of premises
  • Demonstrate understanding of the tools and equipment, ingredients and techniques involved in the cooking of Western cold dishes
  • Prepare ingredients and components of Western dry heat dishes with different types of flavouring techniques and equipment
  • Receive, check, prepare, pack and deliver stocks with proper documentation
  • Follow guidelines to provide positive customer service to a diverse range of customers
  • Manage orders from customers and serve meals according to service standard operating procedures of the organisation

Certification

Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded a
Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Programme Fees

Course Fee Payable after SkillsFuture Funding (where applicable), inclusive of 9% GST

Singaporean below 40 years old / Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holders

Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above

International Applicants

Self-Sponsored

$1,201.92

$466.80

$4,607.36

SME-Sponsored

$466.80

$466.80

$4,607.36

Non SME-Sponsored

$1,201.92

$466.80

$4,607.36

Note: Local Student Full Fee with no funding eligibility = $3,774.84 (inclusive of GST)

Information:

  • Course fee payable include essential training items.
  • Singaporeans and Singapore PRs will be eligible for up to 70% SSG (Baseline) Course Fee Grant. With effect from 1 October 2021, this training support will be extended to Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders. The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens (SCs) with (i) at least one SC child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the SC sponsor is able to support the family. LTVP+ holders will be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card. Funding is subjected to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval.
  • The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MES) is applicable for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above for up to 90% of course fees. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/enhancedsubsidy.
  • SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) offers additional support for SMEs in the form of higher course fee subsidies. SMEs enjoy SkillsFuture funding of up to 90% of the course fees when they sponsor their employees to attend courses supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). With effect from 1 January 2022, SSG will introduce a fixed Absentee Payroll (AP) rate at $4.50 per hour, with a $100,000 cap on the maximum AP funding each organisation can claim each calendar year. For more information on ETSS and AP please refer to https://www.enterprisejobskills.gov.sg/content/upgrade-skills/course-fee-and-absentee-payroll-funding.html.
  • Singaporeans may utilize available funds within their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) to offset total net course fee payable.
  • All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Singaporeans who qualfiiy for the SCTP can use their SkillsFuture Credit (opening and top-up) and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset out-of-pocket course fees. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.
  • NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when they sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). NTUC members from 40 years and above enjoy up to $500 per year. For more information and terms and conditions, please refer to https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/ntuc-education-and-training-fund/.

Miscellaneous fees refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only where applicable.  

For more information on Miscellaneous fees, please Click Here or contact enrolment@shatec.sg

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