Each course day is between 7 to 8 hours long, starting at 9am. Trainees are required to be at ACI by 8.45am. Classes will end between 5pm and 6pm.
You will be re-directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP)* to sign up for ACI courses using your SingPass.
In STEP, please ensure that you SUBMIT your course application. Otherwise, ACI will not know you have applied. To learn more, click here: ENSURE SUBMISSION IN STEP
Please note that STEP will be down for overnight maintenance every Friday night from 11pm to the next day Saturday 7am. |
Delves into the rich heritage and diverse flavors of traditional rice dumplings, offering participants an in-depth exploration of this culinary tradition.
Rice dumplings, known by various names such as Zongzi, Chimaki, or Bak Zhang, hold cultural significance in many Asian communities and beyond. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience, participants will embark on a journey to understand the history, ingredients, techniques, and cultural contexts surrounding these delectable treats.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided practice sessions, participants will master the art of shaping, wrapping, and cooking rice dumplings, paying homage to centuries-old techniques passed down through generations.
This course is SkillsFuture credits eligible and up to 90% course fee subsidy. Course fee is inclusive of ingredients.
深入探究传统粽子丰富的文化遗产和多样的口味,为参与者提供对这一烹饪传统的深入探索。
粽子,被称为粽子、筱箕或肉粽等多种名称,在许多亚洲社区乃至其他地区都具有文化意义。通过理论知识和实践经验的结合,参与者将踏上一段了解与这些美味食物相关的历史、食材、技术和文化背景的旅程。
通过逐步演示和指导实践,参与者将掌握塑形、包裹和烹饪粽子的艺术,以致敬几个世纪以来代代相传的技艺。
这项课程可获得未来技能培训补助和高达90%的课程费用津贴。课程费用包括食材。
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the cultural significance and historical context of traditional rice dumplings
2. Identify key ingredients and techniques used in the preparation of rice dumplings
3. Learn the step-by-step process of shaping, filling, wrapping and cooking rice dumplings through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice
4. Explore a variety of fillings and spices in making (i)Hokkien Zhang, (ii)Nonya Zhang and (iii)Kee Zhang and understand the impact on the flavour and texture of the rice dumplings
本课程深入探讨传统粽子的丰富传承和多样美味,为学员提供对这一烹饪传统的深入探索。粽子,在许多亚洲社区以及其他地区被称为粽子、筱箕或肉粽,都在许多社区和地方文化中具有重要意义。通过理论知识和实践经验的结合,学员将启程,了解这些美味的背后有关历史、食材、技术和文化背景的信息。
1. 了解传统粽子的文化意义和历史背景
2. 辨别制作粽子所需的主要食材、设备和技术
3. 通过实践和指导演示,学习塑形、填充、包裹和烹饪粽子的分步过
4. 探索各种馅料、包裹物和烹饪方法,了解它们对不同粽子的口味和口感的影响
*ACI reserves the right to amend, revise or withdraw the dishes featured due to product availability. Photo for illustration purpose only. 本校保留产品供应情况而修改、修改或撤销特色菜肴的权利。照片仅供说明之用。
Registration Period
23/04/2024 - 10/05/2024
Course Date
18/05/2024 - 19/05/2024
Venue
Asian Culinary Institute
Course Intake Schedule Information
Language: English
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Registration Period
23/04/2024 - 17/05/2024
Course Date
25/05/2024 - 26/05/2024
Venue
Asian Culinary Institute
Course Intake Schedule Information
Language: English
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Registration Period
23/04/2024 - 20/05/2024
Course Date
28/05/2024 - 29/05/2024
Venue
Asian Culinary Institute
Course Intake Schedule Information
Language: English
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Registration Period
23/04/2024 - 24/05/2024
Course Date
01/06/2024 - 02/06/2024
Venue
Asian Culinary Institute
Course Intake Schedule Information
Language: English
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Registration Period
23/04/2024 - 29/05/2024
Course Date
06/06/2024 - 07/06/2024
Venue
Asian Culinary Institute
Course Intake Schedule Information
Language: English
Days: Thursday & Friday
Each course day is between 7 to 8 hours long, starting at 9am. Trainees are required to be at ACI by 8.45am. Classes will end between 5pm and 6pm.
You will be re-directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP)* to sign up for ACI courses using your SingPass.
In STEP, please ensure that you SUBMIT your course application. Otherwise, ACI will not know you have applied. To learn more, click here: ENSURE SUBMISSION IN STEP
Please note that STEP will be down for overnight maintenance every Friday night from 11pm to the next day Saturday 7am. |
Payments made ON / AFTER 1 January 2024, GST charged at 9% 2024年1月1号起付费,消费税 9%: | ||
S’porean & PR 新加坡公民 | Non-S’porean 非新加坡公民 | |
Programme Fee 全额课程费用 | $720 | $720 |
Less 70% SSG Subsidy SSG 70% 补贴 | $504 | N.A. |
Nett Course Fee 净课程费用 | $216 | $720 |
GST rate 消费税 | 9% | 9% |
Add GST charge 附加消费税 | $19.44 | $64.80 |
Payable Course Fees 应付课程费用 | $235.44 | $784.80 |
For S'poreans aged 40 & above 新加坡公民40岁或以上 | ||
Additional 20% MCES subsidy of Programme Fee 额外20% MCES补贴 | $144 | |
Payable Course Fees 应付课程费用 | $91.44 |
Payment accepted via 可通过以下方式付款支付学费:
- SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) 未来技能培训补助金 (新加坡公民25岁以上)
- Credit card (e-payment) 信用卡
- Debit card (e-payment) 借记卡
- eNETS (e-payment) 本院柜台
- PayNow (e-payment)
- Bank Transfer 银行转帐
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Subsidy
精深技能发展局(SSG)津贴
所有21岁及以上的新加坡人和永久居民可享有70%的SSG津贴
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Subsidy
中途转业者津贴(MCES)
适用于40岁或以上的新加坡人
享有90% SSG津贴
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
未来技能培训补助 (SFC)
仅限自行资助的个人
所有年龄在25岁及以上的新加坡人将从2016年1月起获得500新元的开户积分。
您可利用未来技能培训补助,抵消扣除津贴/资助后的课程费用。
YOUNGSTERS/STUDENTS STILL STUDYING IN MOE INSTITUTIONS ARE ENTITLED TO COURSE FEE SUBSIDIES FROM SSG ONLY IF THEY INTEND TO JOIN THE F&B INDUSTRY.
Target Audiences:
Anyone keen to improve their baking/culinary skills
Entry Requirements:
ACI does not accept trainees under 16 years of age.
Education: Pre-Primary/Lower Primary
教育:学前/小学低年级
Language : Basic Proficiency in Written and Spoken (English / Mandarin)
语言:基本的书面和口语能力(英语/华语)
Trainees are required to clean up kitchen after class.
学员们下课后必须清理厨房
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. With relaxation of Covid measures, we have reverted to conducting classes at full capacity of 24 pax. 请注意本学院的厨房可容纳 24 名学员。其中 3 名学员共用一个工作站。随着 Covid-19 措施的放松,本学院已恢复为 24 名学员上课。
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.
Absent with valid reason
For leave of absence with valid reason accompanied by documentary proof, an appeal can be submitted for management approval, seeking to be transferred to the next class. This appeal must be submitted within two (02) working days from the missed class date, and is subject to ACI's management approval.
Paid course fee will be forfeited for valid reason appeals not submitted within two (02) working days. 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 with other payment methods. Please note that STEP system will not allow trainee to apply for further courses until this amount is paid.
For courses that are more than 1 day, trainee will not be allowed to attend remaining sessions if trainee missed Day 1 of class.
Absent without valid reason
Trainee who are absent WITHOUT valid reason will have the paid course fee forfeited and not 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 with other payment modes. Please note that STEP system will not allow trainee to apply for further courses until this amount is paid.
ACI reserves the right to assess/reject Leave of Absence reasons that are not relevant to the course missed (e.g. internet service disruption does not affect kitchen classes in person).