Diploma Course

Diploma in Gourmet Baking and Patisseries

Course Brief

  • Understand Basic Baking Principles 
  • Master Classic Baking Techniques 
  • Create and Decorate Patisserie Items 
  • Develop Creative and Innovative Baking Skills 

The Essential Diploma in Gourmet Baking and Patisseries is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of professional baking and patisserie. This course covers a wide range of techniques, from basic baking principles to advanced patisserie arts, ensuring students are well-prepared to create a variety of high-quality baked goods and desserts. Through hands-on training, theoretical instruction, and practical application, students will develop their culinary artistry and gain the confidence to work in professional kitchens or start their own baking enterprises. 

  • Understand Basic Baking Principles 
  • Master Classic Baking Techniques 
  • Create and Decorate Patisserie Items 
  • Develop Creative and Innovative Baking Skills 
  1. WSQ Food Safety and Hygiene
  2. Introduction to menu planning, costings, and teamwork 
  3. Ingredients in patisserie 
  4. WSQ Make Basic Bread 
  5. WSQ Basic Cakes 
  6. WSQ Make Tarts and Short-Crust Pastries 
  7. WSQ Make Cookies 
  8. Chocolate work 
  9. WSQ Prepare Sweet and Savoury Fillings, Sauces and Creams 
  10. WSQ Bread Preparation (L2) 
  11. WSQ Advance Bread Preparation and Artisan & Decorative Breads 
  12. WSQ Maintain Quality Standard and Procedure 
  13. Entrepreneurship & Social Media Marketing 
  14. WSQ F&B Customer Service Excellence 
  15. WSQ F&B Workplace Safety and Health 

Based on Practical examinations, Oral Questioning, eLearning quizzes and project

Not Applicable for this program

  • 15 pax 
  • Teacher Student Ratio – 1: 15 

Age: 17 years old and above 

Language: Minimum (C5) in English ‘N’ Levels or equivalent; or Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) level 5 and above. 

Academic: Minimum 3 GCE ‘N’ Level credits (minimum C6 in any 3 subjects) or  an equivalent professional qualification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Matured Candidates: Candidates who do not meet the academic qualification criteria 

  • Must be at least 30 years old. 
  • Demonstrate relevant work experience or skills in the culinary field. 
  • Provide a detailed resume and a letter of motivation. 
  • May be required to attend an interview. 

FULL TIME/ PART TIME: Six (6) months  

(6 Months Institutional Based Learning)) 

05 days per week x 03 hours per day (full-time) 

02 – 03 days per week x 06 hours per day (part-time) 

  • Classroom based (Face to face) 
  • eLearning (Asynchronous) 
  • Medium of Instruction: English 
Fee Breakdown  Singaporeans/SPRs/LTVP+Holders (SME-sponsored) Subsidy Upo 70%  Singaporeans – MCES (Self-sponsored) (Non-SME sponsored) Subsidy Upo 70%  Singaporeans/SPRs/LTVP+Holders (Self-sponsored ≥ Years old) (Non-SME sponsored) Subsidy Upo 50%  Foreigners/ Others 
Program Fee  8035  8035  8035  8035 
SSG Funding  4833.5  4833.5  3452.5   
Admin Fee  250  250  250  250 
Starter Kit  250  250  250  250 
Medical Insurance  120  120  120  120 
FPS  76  76  104  173 
9% GST  785  785  788  795 
Total  4682.5  4682.5  6094.5  9623 

Miscellaneous fee

Application Fee – 109  Re-taking of Assessment (each module) – 109  Assessment Appeal Fee (each module) – 109  Replacement of Certificate – 109  Replacement of Transcript – 109  Course Deferment Fee (Prorated, Depends on program) –   Course Transfer Fee – 109   (Price above in miscellaneous fee are inclusive of GST) 
  • Prices are subject to change.  
  • SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can be only eligible for self-sponsored trainees. 
  • Absentee payroll can be only claimed for company-sponsored trainees. 
  • Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.  
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding – up to 70% of Course Fee  Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. For more information, please visit skillsfuture.gov.sg (https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/enhancedsubsidy).  Enhanced Training Support for SMEs – up to 70% course Fee  For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria : 
  1. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs. 
  • Companies must be registered or incorporated in Singapore. 
  • Trainees must be fully sponsored by their employer for supportable cost components (such as course fees) incurred on the training course. 
  • Trainees must be full-time or permanent part-time employees of the sponsoring company, and continue to receive their salary when they attend training. 
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course. 
  • Absentee payroll can be claimable after successfully completion of course.  
SSG Funding – up to 50% of Course Fee  Singaporeans aged 21 to 39, SPRs and LTVP+ Holders.   Absentee Payroll  Absentee Payroll, capped at $4.50/ Hr Application through Enterprise portal jobs and skills. (https://www.enterprisejobskills.gov.sg/digital-services.html22.33)   Application Fee – 109  Re-taking of Assessment (each module) – 109  Assessment Appeal Fee (each module) – 109  Replacement of Certificate – 109  Replacement of Transcript – 109  Course Deferment Fee (Prorated, Depends on program) –   Course Transfer Fee – 109   (Price above in miscellaneous fee are inclusive of GST) 
  • Prices are subject to change.  
  • SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can be only eligible for self-sponsored trainees. 
  • Absentee payroll can be only claimed for company-sponsored trainees. 
  • Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) funding support took effect from 1 Oct 2021, LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.  
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding – up to 70% of Course Fee  Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. For more information, please visit skillsfuture.gov.sg (https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/enhancedsubsidy).  Enhanced Training Support for SMEs – up to 70% course Fee  For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria : 
  1. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs. 
  2. Companies must be registered or incorporated in Singapore. 
  3. Trainees must be fully sponsored by their employer for supportable cost components (such as course fees) incurred on the training course. 
  4. Trainees must be full-time or permanent part-time employees of the sponsoring company, and continue to receive their salary when they attend training. 
  5. Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course. 
  6. Absentee payroll can be claimable after successfully completion of course.
SSG Funding – up to 50% of Course Fee  Singaporeans aged 21 to 39, SPRs and LTVP+ Holders.   Absentee Payroll  Absentee Payroll, capped at $4.50/ Hr Application through Enterprise portal jobs and skills. (https://www.enterprisejobskills.gov.sg/digital-services.html22.33)  

Students will be awarded the Diploma in Gourmet Baking and Patisserie if they achieve competency in all modules and meet 90% attendance (for student pass holders) and 75% attendance (for non-student pass holders) in each module. 

Upon successfully completing their studies, students can approach Student Support Services for job guidance. 

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