ONLINE DIPLOMA IN PASTRY & BAKERY

6 months (24 weeks)

The online Diploma in Pastry & Bakery is a 6-month e-learning programme consisting of synchronous and asynchronous self-directed online study.

It allows students to study the fundamentals and slowly progress to advanced skills and knowledge in Pastry & Bakery at their own pace individually. The online Diploma programme comprises an integrated and broad-based training approach which includes soft-skills components necessary to deepen and broaden specific jobs occupation. Hence it enables our students to be future-ready and adapt to the fast-changing/dynamic Food & Beverage work environment.

Programme content of this online Diploma follows the Pastry & Bakery progression track and is benchmarked against the Food Services Skills Framework of SkillsFuture Singapore.

Fully online

•    Prices are subject to change.
•    $109 application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of application form.
•    Students need to acquire own medical insurance.
•    This is a UTAP eligible programme (up to 31 Mar 2025)^
•    $1,145 starter kit (before GST) is optional includes Knife & Tool Set, Student Uniform Set (2 sets of uniform, 1 pair of safety shoes, 2 aprons and 2 kitchen towels).

^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)
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Ideal candidates for this programme should have a passion for pastry and bakery arts, possess basic computer skills, good moral character, be artistic and disciplined. All prospective students need to complete an interview and online profiling test upon successful submission of application forms. All local and international applicants should meet the following minimum entry requirements (MERs) for this programme.

• Passion for Pastry and Bakery

• At least 16 years old

• Possess basic computer skills

Educational Qualifications
• Secondary school educational level or equivalent qualifications
• Advanced level of Online English Bridging Course/IELTS 5.0/TOEFL (internet-based total) 35-45/WPL 5

Programme Requirement
• Have access to a laptop/desktop

• 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.
• 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.
• The following items are compulsory and must be purchased before commencement of programme:
  • Medical Insurance,
  • Fee Protection Scheme.
• Food items from all practical session 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.
• Students are required to meet the following criteria in order to obtain their relevant certificates: 

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. Pay online by credit/debit card for the Application Fee only. Alternatively, we accept NETs, local cheque for local applicants; bank drafts and telegraphic transfers for international applicants. The details are as follows:

Beneficiary: At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy Pte Ltd
Bank: United Overseas Bank Limited
Branch: South Bridge Road
Bank code: 7375
Branch Code: 343
Account No: 934-342-2489
SWIFT Code: UOVBSGSG

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

5. We will contact the shortlisted applicant within 7 working days for an interview either face-to-face or via webcam if you are an international applicant.

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:

International and Local Student without SSG Funding

• At-Sunrice will courier the original copy of the Advisory Note, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and Student’s Contract to your home address.
• At-Sunrice will apply for a Student Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority of Singapore (ICA).
• In accordance to ICA regulations, the Student Pass application can only be processed 2 months prior to the programme commencement.

Singaporean/SPR 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. Please be advised that the nett fees payable has to be made in full within 10 working days upon signing of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) & student contract or before course commencement date, whichever is earlier. Payment will not be accepted before the signing of LOA & student contract.

9. 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.