ACI programmes are targeted at the following:

• Adult learners (self-sponsored individuals) above 21 years old who are no longer in the MOE system.
• Company-sponsored leaners above 16 years old who are working in the F&B industry.
• Working professionals in the F&B industry wanting to upgrade their skills and knowledge. 
• Individuals making a career switch into the F&B industry.

All applications must be submitted online. 

Applicants of Full Qualification courses are required to attend and clear a Program Preview Session before being offered a place in the course. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Course fee payment must be made before your place in the class can be confirmed.

For Singaporeans/PR - must have a valid Singpass account.

For foreigners - must submit valid Work Permit FIN pass (front and back) or valid copy of Passport.

No formal qualification is required for non-WSQ short courses.

Documentary proof of Lower Secondary or WPLN 4 qualification is required for these courses:

·       WSQ short courses.

·       All Full Qualification courses.

·       Food Safety Courses.

·       Hawker Business Fundamentals.

ACI offers the following training for individuals:

SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Culinary and Pastry & Baking.

Full Qualifications - WSQ Certificate to Diploma in Culinary Arts and Pastry & Baking.

Short Courses - Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking, Beverages, Food & Beverage Service.

ACI also offer support to corporate clients under corporate capability development:

Training for Staff - Full Qualifications and F&B Service short courses.

Consulting and Applied R&D Services - Helping F&B enterprises enhance sectoral practices and transformation for business growth.

Internships & Job Placements – Assisting to place our graduates into the Food Services Sector

All courses for individuals are conducted in ACI campus which is located at 11 Eunos Road 8, Lifelong Learning Institute, #03-01, (Lift Lobby A) Singapore 408601 (2 minutes’ walk from Paya Lebar MRT station).

Dedicated courses for corporates can be conducted at their premise (T&C apply).

A class confirmation noticfication in your student account in Skills Training and Enhancement Portal (STEP) and an email will be sent to you once the minimum class size is reached. If you did not receive any confirmation 3 days before the class date, please contact us.

WSQ courses

SSG will issue electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) to trainees who successfully completed a WSQ course and are assessed as competent. You can view and download your e-Cert in Home | Myskillsfuture.gov.sg. Login via SingPass. 

Non-WSQ courses

ACI will issue Certificate of Completion (COC) to trainees who successfully completed a non-WSQ course and assessed as competent. You can view and download your certificate in your student account at STEP portal. Login in via Singpass.

Course schedules for classes that are open for registration will be published in ACI's website in the respective course info page.

Our courses are also listed in STEP portal, where you can register your interest in courses that we do not yet have a planned class date.

Please contact us if you are not able to find suitable course schedule that meets your requirement.

MCES is only applicable for self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 40 and above enjoy up to 90% course fee subsidy for SSG-funded courses.

Terms and conditions apply.

There are no miscellaneous fees for short courses.

For all Full Qualification and SCTP courses, there is a one-time Adminstration Fee of $50 for trainees studying with us. Trainees are required to purchase a starter kit which includes full set of uniform (1 set for part time trainees, 2 sets for full time trainees), a pair of safety boots and a tool kit.

ACI does not mark up or profit from the cost of these items, trainees are to pay the vendors directly. 

Please contact us for the latest cost of these items.

Payment for company sponsored applications:

• PayNow (e-payment)
• Bank Transfer/GIRO
• Credit Card (e-payment)

Payment for self-sponsored applications:

• SkillsFuture Credit (For Singaporeans aged 25 and above) 
• PAYNOW (e-payment)
• Credit Card (e-payment)
• Debit Card (e-payment)

For short courses, payment must be made upon application for the class.

For Full Qualification courses, payment must be made upon offer of a place in the course. 

Launched in 2015, the SFC aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening SFC of $500 (“Opening SFC”). The opening credit will not expire and individuals can use their credit for a range of eligible courses listed on the MySkillsFuture portal.

On 1 October 2020, the Government provided a one-off SFC top-up of $500 for all eligible Singaporeans aged 25 or above by 31 December 2020. Termed the “One-Off SkillsFuture Credit Top-Up”, these credits will expire on 31 December 2025. At the same time, the Government also provided Singaporeans aged 40 to 60 (inclusive) as of 31 December 2020 an additional $500 credit ["Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)"].

On 1 May 2024, the Government provided Singaporeans aged 40 and above an additional $4,000 credit (“SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)”). At the same time, the Government lifted the expiry date of the Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support), i.e., it will not expire when it reaches its maturity date on 31 December 2025. The remaining credit balance from the Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) has been merged with the top-up of $4,000 to form the new SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career).

SFC can be used at ACI for Payable Course Fee after SSG subsidy. Claims for SFC can be made upon course registration in ACI website. Login via your SingPass. 

Refund policy for withdrawal

• Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
• Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
• Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Leave of Absence

Appeals for absenteeism with valid reason with documentary proof, must be submitted within 2 working days from the missed class date, after which paid course fee will be forfeited. Appeals are subject to ACI's management approval.  

Paid course fee for absenteeism WITHOUT valid reason will be forfeited.

SSG subsidy is not applicable for absenteeism without valid reason, and trainee will not be allowed to attend day 2 and 3 of the course (if any). Initial claims for the payable course fee from SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) cannot be processed, and trainee will be liable to pay for this amount of payable course fee. Please note that STEP system will not allow trainee to apply for further courses until this amount is paid.

* Valid reasons (supporting documents required) are:

1. Medical Reasons
2. NS Obligations
3. Statutory Obligations
4. Compassionate Leave