Specialist Diploma Programme in Culinary Wellness

This is a 6-month online learning programme that provides the participants with the opportunity to learn about cuisine and health in a holistic manner.

Programme Dates

TBA

 

  • Specialist Diploma in Food Entrepreneurship

At the end of this programme, learners are expected to

  • Understand and apply the principles of food psychosociology.
  • Apply the principles of food chemistry.
  • Understand the fundamentals of food nutrition and its impact on the human gut microbiome.
  • Understand and apply principles of culinary science.
  • Conduct a capstone project related to culinary wellness.

  • Prices are subject to change
  • Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025, funding amount may be subject to funding cap
  • This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) eligible programme (for self-sponsored only)
  • This is an absentee payroll eligible programme (for company-sponsored only)
  • This is a Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programme
  • $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
  • Medical insurance and GST are not applicable to students residing outside Singapore 
  • Students residing outside Singapore need to acquire own medical insurance
  • 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

 

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding - 70% programme fee
For all eligible Singaporeans, SPRs and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders.

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Funding - up 90% programme fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuturegov.sg for more information.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - up to 90% programme fee
For SMEs that meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Registered or incorporated in Singapore
  2. At least 30% local shareholding by Singaporeans or SPRs
  3. Employment size of not more than 200 (at group level) or with annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than SGD100 million
  4. Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employees for the course
  5. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs

Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.

 

Admissions Criteria

Academic/Work Experience Requirements:

  • Obtained at least a minimum average grade of B in any of the WSQ certificate or diploma programmes offered by At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy; OR

Singaporean / Singapore PR Applicants:

  • Obtained at least a pass in a polytechnic diploma/ITE diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study; OR

International Applicants:

  • Obtained at least a pass in a diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study; AND
  • Possess a minimum of 1 year of working experience in any F&B-related establishments and/or in any of the six key disciplines of well-being, sustainability, tourism, do good, education, journalism and should be at least 19 years old.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Obtained at least an IELTS score of 5.5 / TOEFL (internet-based total) score of 46-59 / WPL Level 5; AND
  • Completed/exempted from National Service (for Singaporean males only.

 

Application

1. Please ensure that all documents listed below are duly prepared:

Singaporean/SPR Applicant/LTVP+ Holders

Copy of NRIC / LTVP+ (front & back)

Copy of highest educational qualification (Certificate / Transcript) & Official Translation (if not in English)

NS Certificate of service completion and transcript (for male applicants only) 

Resume / Curriculum Vitae (with names & contact info of at least  2 Referees) ( please click here for the template)

Applicants need to submit a business concept in accordance with the attached template (please click here for the template)

 

2. Click here to apply. Please allow approximately 10 minutes for the online application and ensure all documents are duly completed and submitted online. Any incomplete application will not be processed.


3. Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Confirmation of seats is on a first come first serve basis with full payment received via online debit/credit card/PayNow.

4. Complete the online Talent/Personality Test in the Online Application.

5. We will contact the shortlisted applicant within 7 working days for a face-to-face interview.

6. After the interview, your application will be submitted to the Admission Board for review. We will notify you within 3 weeks via email.

7. For successful applicants:

Singaporean/SPR / LTVP+ Holders with SSG Funding

  • Applicants accepted into At-Sunrice's certificate and/or diploma programmes will receive a copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and/or Standard PEI Student Contract via email. The student will then be invited to the Academy on a scheduled date to sign the original documents.

8. Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement Survey (TRAQOM) by SkillsFuture Singapore

SSG will conduct the two post-course evaluation surveys in the following manner:

  • The Quality Survey will be conducted after the course end date through an electronic survey. The survey will be emailed to the trainee through SSG’s central survey system.
  • The Outcomes Survey will be administered once a year through a contracted vendor. The survey will be sent to shortlisted trainees who have completed their full qualification course(s) or CU(s).
  • The trainee is to provide your personal email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.
  • All corporate companies registering their staff for training are to avoid using centralized corporate email and have to use their staff email and phone number for SSG to conduct the surveys.