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TGS-2025056180 (WSQ)
Do you have a passion for baking? Want to pave the way for a 2nd career? Working professional in F&B industry wanting to obtain an industry recognized certification?
This programme is designed to prepare and train you to join this pastry and baking world of flavours. Our industry experienced chef trainers will kickstart your baking journey and immerse you in a kitchen enviorment. This entry certificate course covers both the service and hands-on modules required be it at your workplace or even at the comfort of your home.
The industry recognized ceritifcation which will be given after the completion of this course can be the stepping stone for your career as a pastry chef or to bring your bakes to a whole new level.
This is a SkillsFuture accredited course and SkillsFuture credits eligible, up to 90% course fee subsidy.
Course intake (Tentative)
TRAINING DELIVERY MODE | PROGRAMMES | DURATION | INTAKE | COMMENCEMENT DATE | COMPLETION DATE | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Part-time | (SCTP) Certificate in Food Services (Pastry & Baking) Part-time | 4 months | Jan 2026 | 11 Jan 2026 | 10 May 2026 | 28 Dec 2025 |
*Commencement/completion dates may be subject to changes.
Training Duration | |||
Type | Day | Time | Duration |
Part-time | Sunday | 9AM - 6PM | Approx. 21 weeks |
All our courses are full days and requires standing in the kitchen the entire time.
1. Project a Positive and Professional Image - This course aims to impart customer skills and knowledge to new and existing staff. They will develop the abilities to create a positive customer experience by establishing customer service standards and implement corrective actions to improve service delivery gaps.
2. Food Safety Course Level 1 - The course will equip learners with knowledge and skills to apply the following:
3. Prepare Pastry Mis-en-Place - This course equips learners with the understanding of the tools and equipment. It also includes assembling, weighing and measuring ingredients in the preparation of pastry dishes.
4. Bread Making 1 - This course will equip learners wwith the knowledge and techniques involved in the baking process of basic bread products. Learners will gain hands-on skills on to gather ingredients, handling of dough, manage the proofing and baking process.
5. Pastry Preparation 1 - This course equips learners with the theoretical knowledge and skill sets in producing basic cakes, muffins, scones, cookies, tarts and short crust pastry. Learners will acquire skills in ingredients handling, mixing and baking to create simple baked products.
6. Receive and Store Products - This course is designed for F&B personnel to acquire the knowledge and application skills to receive and store products in the appropriate ways to ensure safety and hygiene of the supplies in the workplace.
(The module runs are not based on above sequence. ACI reserves the rights to make amendment or changes to the sequence of the module runs).
Course intake
TRAINING DELIVERY MODE | PROGRAMMES | DURATION | INTAKE | COMMENCEMENT DATE | COMPLETION DATE | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
Part-time | (SCTP) Certificate in Food Services (Pastry & Baking) Part-time | 4 months | Jan 2026 | 11 Jan 2026 | 10 May 2026 | 28 Dec 2025 |
*Commencement/completion dates may be subject to changes.
Training Duration | |||
Type | Day | Time | Duration |
Part-time | Sunday | 9AM - 6PM | Approx. 21 weeks |
All our courses are full days and requires standing in the kitchen the entire time.
For course enquiries, please contact Ignatius (Tel: 64173040 | ignatius_ng@aci.edu.sg) or Sallin (Tel: 64173617 | sallin_heng@aci.edu.sg).
(SCTP) WSQ Certificate in Food Services (Pastry & Baking) | Singapore Citizen 21 years old and above / PR 70% FUNDING | Singapore Citizen 40 years old & above 90% FUNDING | Singapore Citizen ComCare/SMTA/WIS 95% FUNDING | International |
Full Course Fee | 5,134.00 | 5,134.00 | 5,134.00 | 5,134.00 |
Funding/Subsidy | 3,593.80 | 4,620.60 | 4,877.30 | N.A. |
Nett Course Fee | 1,540.20 | 513.40 | 256.70 | 5,134.00 |
GST | 138.62 | 138.62 | 138.62 | 462.06 |
Payable Course Fee | 1,678.82 | 652.02 | 395.32 | 5,596.06 |
Payment accepted via 可通过以下方式付款支付学费:
- SkillsFuture Credits (SFC), for Singaporeans aged 25 and above 未来技能培训补助金 (新加坡公民25岁以上)
- eNETS (e-payment)
- Credit card (e-payment);
- Debit card (e-payment);
- PayNow (e-payment);
- Bank Transfer.
Notes:
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Subsidy
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Subsidy
Additional Course Fee Funding
Training Allowance (TA)
For more details about SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance, visit here.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Target Audiences:
Entry Requirements:
All our courses are full days and requires standing in the kitchen the entire time.
Please note that our kitchens are designed to accommodate 24 Trainees with 3 Trainees sharing one work-station.
ACI reserves the right to amend, revise or withdraw the items featured due to products availability. Photo for illustration purpose only.
Please take note of the following on the eligibility of the funding:
Failing which the trainee will be liable to forfeit the grant and bear the full course fees.
REFUND POLICY FOR WITHDRAWAL
Period of Withdrawal^ | Refund Policy |
Withdrawal 14 days or more before course starts. | 100% refund of paid fees |
Withdraw from course less than 14 days before course starts. | 50% refund of paid fees |
Withdrawal on or after course starts. | No refund of paid fees |
^The date of withdrawal will be based on the date the request for withdrawal is lodged by the trainee.
By accepting our offer within the stipulated deadline, you confirm your intention to enrol in the course. Please be aware that upon acceptance of offer, you are liable to pay the course fee as detailed in the invoice.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) mandates the use of electronic attendance marking through Singpass. Please ensure that your mobile phone has a working camera and an active data plan, Singpass app is installed and accessible to your account. If you are unable to scan your e-attendance electronically with your device, you shall be required to pay the full module fee using alternative payment methods.
ACI offer career advisory and employment assistance to help trainees in their job search within relevant F&B industry or job roles. However, there is no guarantee of a job placement, and trainees need to be open to the available job opportunities. If you’re considering a career transition, SCTP could be a valuable resource for enhancing your skills and exploring new employment prospects!
Absent with valid reason
For Leave of Absence (LOA) with valid reason accompanied by documentary proof, an appeal can be submitted for One-time Make-up class (free-of-charge). This appeal must be submitted within two (02) working days from the missed class date, and is subject to ACI's management approval.
Absent without valid reason
Make-up lesson(s) and/or assessment due to absenteeism beyond the allowable 25% attendance (of module duration) and “Recognized Absenteeism” will be chargeable: $350 (before GST) per session X Number of make-up session(s).
*Session may be AM or PM, in blocks of 3 hours.
* Make-up session(s) must be completed within 30 days ofthe class run date.