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 part-time WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) (TGS-2022015288) is a standalone qualification offered on part-time basis.
The funding support period for the WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) is 1 June 2022 to 31 May 2025.
Available Intakes
Intake |
Commencement Date |
Completion Date |
Course Schedule |
March |
28 March 2024 |
19 December 2024 |
Runs every Thursday 9am – 6pm |
April |
20 April 2024 |
25 January 2025 |
Runs every Saturday 9am – 6pm |
June |
27 June 2024 |
10 April 2025 |
Runs every Thursday 9am – 6pm |
Admission Requirements
1
Minimum 3 GCE ‘N’ Level / WPLN 5 / WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food Services / NITEC / Qualifications of equivalent standard may be recognised on a case-to-case basis / Minimum 2-year experience in the Food Services (Pastry and Baking) industry 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
At least one of the following proficiency levels in English:
- Pass in GCE ‘N’ Level English or
- Band 5.0 in IELTS or
- Minimum score of 61 points (internet-based total) in TOEFL or
- Pass in SHATEC English Test or
- Pass in SHATEC Certificate in Basic and Hospitality English / SHATEC Certificate in Hospitality English
Programme Outline
- FSS-BIN-4143-1.1 Business Change Assessment-4
- FSS-FBS-4008-1.1 Food and Beverage Production Management-4
- FSS-FBS-4010-1.1 Food Science Application-4
- FSS-FBS-4017-1.1 Pastry Preparation-4
- FSS-FIN-4001-1.1 Budgeting-4
- FSS-SCL-4006-1.1 Food and Beverage Inventory Management-4
- FSS-SPI-4012-1.1 Sustainable Food Production Design-4
Programme Competencies
The WSQ Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) addresses the needs and demands of employers to help Food Services companies improve manpower capabilities, in keeping pace with wider industry trends to stay competitive. As an integrated programme, it is a complete training pathway from the WSQ Certificate level to Diploma level, aligned to career progression pathway under the Culinary Arts functional track, preparing learners for job roles from Pastry Cook to Executive Pastry Chef.
The course structure offers flexibility to cater to different targeted profiles of learners where fresh entrants who has developed foundational skills at Certificate level followed by intermediate skills at Higher Certificate level and supervisory level skills at Advanced Certificate qualification can move on to management and higher order skills in this Diploma qualification.
In-service professionals seeking career advancement, on the other hand, can use relevant work experience within the Food Services sector to gain Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and receive applicable exemptions to enrol for the Diploma qualification directly.
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Direct the baking of advanced level pastry products
- Apply food science principles in daily food preparation to enhance customer’s food consumption experience
- Manage high-volume kitchen production activities and identify opportunities for productivity measurement and improvement I
- Implement and monitor stocktaking procedures, interpret inventory information, investigate and document missing or damaged stocks
- Facilitate the development of food production processes and initiatives that reduce waste and environmental impact, and conserve energy
- Identify latest industrial developments and regulatory framework
- Manage budgeting and forecasting for annual financial and business planning
Certification
Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded the
Diploma in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Programme Fees
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