The Dim Sum Dishes course will enable the participants to gain valuable knowledge and skills related to the preparation of dim sum dishes. They will learn the importance of consistency when preparing these dishes, ensuring that each creation is of the highest quality. The course will cover various methods, such as the trim test, drained weight test, and shrinkage test, which allow participants to assess the quality and readiness of their dishes accurately. Participants will also explore how to select suitable dim sum dishes based on the types of events and the specific profiles of their customers, considering factors such as taste preferences and dietary restrictions. The course will provide insights into the preparation time needed for dim sum dishes, enabling them to plan and execute their cooking processes efficiently. Moreover, they will learn about food restrictions and special requirements that may arise when preparing dim sum dishes, ensuring they can accommodate diverse dietary needs and preferences. By the end of the course, participants will possess a comprehensive understanding of dim sum dishes, empowering them to create delectable and culturally authentic dim sum dishes while meeting the unique needs of their customers.

• Inspect consistency in preparing dim sum dishes.
• Conduct trim tests, drained weight tests and shrinkage tests to ensure quality consistency in dim sum dishes.
• Provide improvement suggestions on dish preparation.
• Prepare complex dim sum dishes using a combination of cooking techniques.
• Plate complex dim sum dishes finely.
• Curate dim sum dishes based on types of events and profiles of customers.
• Coordinate different food items to be ready within the allocated time.
• Cater to special cultural and dietary needs for dim sum dishes.

Following is the list of recipes* covered in this class paired with Pu'er tea / Jasmine tea /Tieguanyin tea.

• Potstickers
• Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
• Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce
• Cantonese Wontons with Minced Chicken
• Deep-fried Taro with Prawn Dumplings
• Cantonese Siu Mai
• Char Siew Bun
  

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

4 consecutive days (24 hours)

• Prices are subject to change
• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2025
• This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC-Opening Credit & One-off Top-Up) eligible programme (for self-sponsored only)
• This is an absentee payroll and SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) eligible programme (for company-sponsored only)
• This is a Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme eligible programme
• This is a UTAP eligible programme (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
• 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.

^Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training.
NTUC qualifying members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support (balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy, including SFC):
-    NTUC members up to $250 per year
-    NTUC Starter members up to $200 per year 
-    NTUC members aged 40 years and above up to $500 per year (for courses commencing from 1 July 2020 to 31 Dec 2025)
Visit e2i’s website for more information.

Only applicable for Singaporean, Singapore PR, 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 Claim Absentee Payroll funding (gobusiness.gov.sg) for more information.

a. Be able to speak, read and write English

b. At least 16 years old or 18 years old for modules with alcohol/spirit modules

• 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.
• Required Attire:
  - White-collared shirt, white blouse(No see-through, sleeveless, revealing, designs or patterns)
  - Black Pants (No jeans, leggings, jogging or cargo pants)
  - Black 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.
• Failure to comply to 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 SOAs or 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).
• 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.

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