The Artisan and Sourdough Breads course will enable the participants to learn a variety of valuable content related to bread-making. Participants will explore recipes and methods for creating dough and mastering the preparation of different types of advanced breads. Additionally, the principles of baking advanced breads will be covered, providing participants with a solid foundation for achieving optimal results. The course will delve into the procedures involved in mixing and fermenting doughs specifically for advanced bread products, ensuring participants develop the necessary skills for success. The importance of flavours in bread products will be emphasized, highlighting how they can elevate the overall quality and appeal of the final product. Participants will also discover various types and methods of preparing, shaping, and proofing doughs for advanced bread products, honing their techniques and creativity. Quality checks and control will be emphasized, as well as proper handling and storing of ingredients to maintain the integrity of the bread-making process. Finally, participants will explore frozen dough technology, which offers the advantage of extending the shelf life of bread products. Through this comprehensive course, participants will gain a thorough understanding of artisan and sourdough breads, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to create exceptional bread products.

• Inspect the quality of ingredients used for the production of artisan and sourdough bread.
• Adjust ingredient percentages for making artisan and sourdough bread.
• Prepare artisan and sourdough bread products using various doughmaking methods that include scaling, shaping, proofing, and baking in the making of a variety of artisan and sourdough bread.
• Apply fillings and toppings to decorate finished artisan and sourdough bread products for plating and presentation.
• Apply suitable frozen dough technology using the appropriate equipment for blast-freezing storage and transportation of frozen and baked artisan and sourdough bread products.

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

• Natural Starter (Demo and Hands-on)
• Sourdough Focaccia (Demo and Hands-on)
• Poolish for Deferred Baguette (Demo and Hands-on)
• Pure Sourdough Bread (Demo and Hands-on)
• Ciabatta (Demo and Hands-on)
• Natural Starter Bread- using Artisanal Flour (Demo and Hands-on)
• Cereal Bread- using Artisanal Flour (Demo and Hands-on)
• Rustic Rye Bread (Demo and Hands-on)
  
• Sourdough Waffle (Demo only)
  

*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. 
• In-class activities may be conducted in groups of two or more, depending on the class size and at the discretion of the instructor. This approach promotes effective collaboration and ensures active participation from all participants.

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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