Hotel Apprenticeship Diploma Programme
Overview
Elevated Industry Learning
Undergo and manage
real-life operations guided by experienced trainers
real-life operations guided by experienced trainers
Ground-Up Leadership Training
Understand hotel management from multiple supervisory roles
Maximise Your Interests
Build a career in the growing hospitality & tourism landscape
Schedule
The programme is conducted over 3 trimesters of 6 months each (total 18 months).
For the first 3 months, trainees will attend full-time 5-day per week institutional training on campus.
From 4th month onwards, trainees will attend 3-day institutional training per week (combination of in-person and online learning) and serve 3-day apprenticeship with a hotel.
Available Intakes
|
Intake |
Commencement Date |
Completion Date |
Application Deadline for International Students |
|
January |
9 January 2023 |
7 July 2024 |
9 December 2022 |
|
May |
8 May 2023 |
3 November 2024 |
7 April 2023 |
|
October |
2 October 2023 |
30 March 2025 |
1 September 2023 |
Apprenticeship Allowance
All trainees will receive $1,300 a month for the apprenticeship duration (total of 15 months).
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 1-year experience in the Food Services (Culinary Arts) industry
Singaporean / Singapore Permanent Resident applicants should be aged at least 21 years old and above
2
Successful Interview
(Interview may be waived for applicants who has successfully completed any preceding WSQ Certificate level(s).)
3
At least one of the following proficiency levels in English:
- Pass in GCE ‘N’ Level English
- Band 5.0 in IELTS
- Minimum score of 61 points (internet-based total) in TOEFL
- Pass in SHATEC English Test
- Pass in SHATEC Certificate in Basic and Hospitality English / SHATEC Certificate in Hospitality English
OR
A pass in any preceding WSQ Certificate level(s) will also be recognised as fulfilment of English proficiency requirements.
Programme Outline
- Food and Beverage Safety Standards I
- Food Safety and Hygiene L1
- Basic Skills for Kitchen Operations
- Western Cold Dish Preparation L1
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L1
- Food and Beverage Inventory Management L1
- Curating Customer Experiences
- Customer Service Excellence L1
- Restaurant Service Skills for Chefs
- Food and Beverage Service L2
- Fundamentals of Western Cooking
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L2
- Western Moist-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L2
- Seafood Storage and Fabrication L2
- Specialty Cuisines
- Specialty Cuisine Preparation and Cooking L2
- Workplace Safety and Health for Food and Beverage Operations L2
- Pastry and Baking Techniques
- Pastry Preparation L2
- Principles of Western Cooking
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L3
- Western Moist-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L3
- Food Nutrition I
- Food Science Application L3
- Food and Beverage Safety Standards II
- Food Safety and Hygiene L3
- Professional Development
- Personal Performance Management L3
- E-Commence for F&B Professionals
- E-commerce Management L3
- Cost Control in F&B
- Cost Control and Management L3
- Asian Cuisines
- Asian Cuisine Preparation and Cooking L3
- Food Nutrition II
- Food Science Application L4
- Food Production Management
- Food and Beverage Production Management L4
- Food and Beverage Inventory Management L4
- Food Sustainability
- Sustainable Food Production Design L4
- Food & Beverage Concepts and Set-Ups
- Business Change Assessment L4
- Budgeting in F&B
- Budgeting L4
- Food and Beverage Safety Standards I
- Food Safety and Hygiene L1
- Basic Skills for Kitchen Operations
- Western Cold Dish Preparation L1
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L1
- Food and Beverage Inventory Management L1
- Curating Customer Experiences
- Customer Service Excellence L1
- Restaurant Service Skills for Chefs
- Food and Beverage Service L2
- Fundamentals of Western Cooking
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L2
- Western Moist-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L2
- Seafood Storage and Fabrication L2
- Specialty Cuisines
- Specialty Cuisine Preparation and Cooking L2
- Workplace Safety and Health for Food and Beverage Operations L2
- Pastry and Baking Techniques
- Pastry Preparation L2
- Principles of Western Cooking
- Western Dry-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L3
- Western Moist-Heat Dish Preparation and Cooking L3
- Food Nutrition I
- Food Science Application L3
- Food and Beverage Safety Standards II
- Food Safety and Hygiene L3
- Professional Development
- Personal Performance Management L3
- E-Commence for F&B Professionals
- E-commerce Management L3
- Cost Control in F&B
- Cost Control and Management L3
- Asian Cuisines
- Asian Cuisine Preparation and Cooking L3
- Food Nutrition II
- Food Science Application L4
- Food Production Management
- Food and Beverage Production Management L4
- Food and Beverage Inventory Management L4
- Food Sustainability
- Sustainable Food Production Design L4
- Food & Beverage Concepts and Set-Ups
- Business Change Assessment L4
- Budgeting in F&B
- Budgeting L4
Certification
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the
Diploma in Food Services (Culinary Arts) 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 |
Singaporeans who are eligible for AFS |
International Applicants |
|
$5,913.25 |
$2,263.09 |
$1,350.55 |
$19,710.87 |
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.
- The Additional Course Fee Funding Support (AFS) for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is introduced from 1 April 2022. AFS will be provided on application basis, prior to course enrolment to Singaporeans aged 21 years old and above and who fall within the following vulnerable groups:
- Long term unemployed individuals; or
- Persons with Disabilities; or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance (i.e. ComCare Short to Medium Term Assistance recipients or Workfare Income Supplement recipients)
- 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 qualify 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 sg/creditto 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. Miscellaneous fees are generally out of pocket expenses which cannot be offset by Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) or SkillsFuture Credit.
|
Purpose of Fee |
Amountb |
|
During Application |
|
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time programmes, local only) |
130.00 |
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time programmes, international only) |
350.00 |
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for part-time programmes, all applicants) |
50.00 |
|
Upon Admission (If Applicable) |
|
|
English Testa |
60.00 |
|
Upon Exceeding Installment Due Date (If Applicable) |
|
|
Late Payment Fee (Non-refundable) |
1% per month on amount outstanding, payable together with the amount outstanding |
|
Upon Provision of Goods / Service (If Applicable) |
|
|
Re-Admission Fee (Non-refundable) |
60.00 |
|
Re-Examination (per theory assessment) (Non-refundable) |
108.00 per module / subject |
|
Re-Examination (per practical assessment) (Non-refundable) |
216.00 per practical subject |
|
Tutorial (2-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
216.00 (108.00 per additional hour) |
|
Kitchen Based Practical Practice (4-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
54.00 (excludes ingredients) (16.20 per additional hour) |
|
Computer Lab / Mock-up Guest Room Based Practical Practice (2-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
27.00 (16.20 per additional hour) |
|
Review / Re-marking of Examination Paper (per theory assessment) (Non-refundable) |
54.00 per theory subject |
|
Replacement of Student ID Card (Non-refundable) |
5.40 |
|
Replacement of Practicum/Industrial Attachment Log Book (Non-refundable) |
10.80 |
|
iPASS Administrative Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time international only) |
400.00 |
aSHATEC English Test is only registered where the student does not fulfil the English requirements required by SHATEC during application.
bAll prices quoted are accurate at time of print but may be subjected to changes without notice.
|
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 |
Singaporeans who are eligible for AFS |
International Applicants |
|
$5,913.25 |
$2,263.09 |
$1,350.55 |
$19,710.87 |
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.
- The Additional Course Fee Funding Support (AFS) for the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is introduced from 1 April 2022. AFS will be provided on application basis, prior to course enrolment to Singaporeans aged 21 years old and above and who fall within the following vulnerable groups:
- Long term unemployed individuals; or
- Persons with Disabilities; or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance (i.e. ComCare Short to Medium Term Assistance recipients or Workfare Income Supplement recipients)
- 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 qualify 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 sg/creditto 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. Miscellaneous fees are generally out of pocket expenses which cannot be offset by Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) or SkillsFuture Credit.
|
Purpose of Fee |
Amountb |
|
During Application |
|
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time programmes, local only) |
130.00 |
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time programmes, international only) |
350.00 |
|
Application Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for part-time programmes, all applicants) |
50.00 |
|
Upon Admission (If Applicable) |
|
|
English Testa |
60.00 |
|
Upon Exceeding Installment Due Date (If Applicable) |
|
|
Late Payment Fee (Non-refundable) |
1% per month on amount outstanding, payable together with the amount outstanding |
|
Upon Provision of Goods / Service (If Applicable) |
|
|
Re-Admission Fee (Non-refundable) |
60.00 |
|
Re-Examination (per theory assessment) (Non-refundable) |
108.00 per module / subject |
|
Re-Examination (per practical assessment) (Non-refundable) |
216.00 per practical subject |
|
Tutorial (2-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
216.00 (108.00 per additional hour) |
|
Kitchen Based Practical Practice (4-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
54.00 (excludes ingredients) (16.20 per additional hour) |
|
Computer Lab / Mock-up Guest Room Based Practical Practice (2-hour block) (Non-refundable) |
27.00 (16.20 per additional hour) |
|
Review / Re-marking of Examination Paper (per theory assessment) (Non-refundable) |
54.00 per theory subject |
|
Replacement of Student ID Card (Non-refundable) |
5.40 |
|
Replacement of Practicum/Industrial Attachment Log Book (Non-refundable) |
10.80 |
|
iPASS Administrative Fee (Non-refundable – applicable for full-time international only) |
400.00 |
aSHATEC English Test is only registered where the student does not fulfil the English requirements required by SHATEC during application.
bAll prices quoted are accurate at time of print but may be subjected to changes without notice.