This non-WSQ modular programme introduces candidates to the knowledge and application skills in applying the sous vide cooking method for food preparation. Topics of study include types and uses of sous vide tools and equipment, types, characteristics, functions and quality indicators of ingredients, the importance of cutting vegetables to uniform shapes and sizes, the importance of controlling cooking time and temperature in sous vide cooking and indicators of doneness.

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to:

• Recall basic food safety requirements for food preparation.

• Recognise food safety requirements using the sous vide method for food preparation.

• List and use different types of cooking tools and equipment for the sous vide cooking methods.

• Recognise the quality characteristics and common faults of sous vide preparation and their prevention.

• Recognise the importance of time and temperature of water bath during sous vide cooking.

• Prepare selected dishes using the sous vide cooking method.

• Reinstate workstation according to required standards.

Following is the list of recipes* covered in this class.

• Sous Vide Green Asparagus (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Baby Carrots (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Sea-Bass (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Chicken Cordon Bleu (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Potatoes (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Shallots/Garlic (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Duck Confit (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Beef Fillet (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Pumpkin Puree (demo only)

• Sous Vide Beetroot (demo & hands-on)

• Sous Vide Foie Gras Ballotine

• Sous Vide Salmon (demo only)

*The academy reserves the right to change the recipes without prior notice.

• Prices are subject to change
• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025
• 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
• Application fee is non-refundable
• 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 – 90% Programme Fee
For eligible Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above. Visit skillsfuture.gov.sg for more information.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs – 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 employers for the course
5. Trainees must be Singaporeans or SPRs or LTVP+ Holders

Visit ssg.gov.sg for more information.

Only applicable for Singaporean, Singapore PR and LTVP+ Holder trainees

* Application through Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills. Capped at $100,000 per calendar year for each organisation.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding 
A grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for training courses funded by SSG. 
Visit Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills for more information.

• Be able to speak, read and write English
• At least 16 years old

• Enrolment is subject to availability and incomplete applications will not be processed
• The programme is conducted in English and proficiency in the language is a requirement
• Programme contents and all prices are subject to change
• A minimum attendance of 75% and above
• Required Attire:
  - Black-collared shirt/blouse/shirt (No see-through, sleeveless, revealing, designs or patterns)
  - Black/Dark coloured pants  (No leggings, jogging or cargo pants)
  - Covered shoes (No slippers, high heels or sports shoes)
  - As per the Academy's grooming policy, hair/ head accessories such as caps, hats or any other headgears are not allowed
  - Female students with religious obligations may be allowed to don a black head cloth neatly tucked in (if applicable) with a black-collared shirt
• Failure to comply with grooming standards will result in non-participation
• Trainee who chooses to drop out prior to successful completion will be requested to pay the programme fees in full and will not be entitled to any certificates
• All participants have to be fully vaccinated to join this programme.

Note:

• Food items from all Practical classes shall be consumed in the Academy, either during lunch or dinner time
• For food safety purposes, food items are not allowed to be taken home for consumption

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

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. For successful applicants, we will email a Confirmation of Acceptance before the commencement of the programme.

5. Please be advised that full payment of the administration fee and programme fee has to be made before class commencement. 

6. 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.