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 (Pastry and Baking) is a standalone qualification offered on part-time basis.

The funding support period for the WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) 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

1

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

2

Successful Interview

(Interview may be waived for applicants who has successfully completed any preceding WSQ Certificate level(s) or prior work experience in any field.)

International applicant must have a valid work pass through the entire course.

3

A pass in any preceding WSQ Certificate level(s) will also be recognised as fulfilment of English proficiency requirements.

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).

How To Apply

Programme Outline

  1. Food and Beverage Safety Standards I
    • Food Safety and Hygiene L1
  2. Basic Pastry and Baking Preparation
    • Bread Preparation L1
    • Pastry Preparation L1
    • Food and Beverage Inventory Management L1
  3. Curating Customer Experiences
    • Customer Service Excellence L1
  4. Restaurant Service Skills for Chefs
    • Food and Beverage Service L2

Programme Competencies

  • 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 baking process of bread products
  • Demonstrate understanding of the tools and equipment, ingredients and techniques involved in the baking process of pastries
  • 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 successfully complete the programme will be awarded a
Certificate in Food Services (Pastry and Baking) by SkillsFuture Singapore.

Programme Fees

Course Fee Payable after SkillsFuture Funding (where applicable), inclusive of 8% GST

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

Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above

International Applicants

Self-Sponsored

$1,190.89

$455.77

$3,969.65

SME-Sponsored

$455.77

$455.77

$3,969.65

Non SME-Sponsored

$1,190.89

$455.77

$3,969.65

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/.

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