SPECIALIST DIPLOMA IN CULINARY WELLNESS

6 Months (362 Hours)

• 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.

The programme covers the following modules:

• Application of Principles of Food Psychosociology: This module enables the learners to acquire the ability to understand and apply the factors that affect the choices and expectations of consumers in their choices of food locally and globally.
• Creative Entrepreneurship: In this module, learners will get an opportunity to develop their own business plan through skills and knowledge acquired from lectures and discussions with instructors, industry experts and fellow peers.
• Application of Principles of Culinary Science: This module focuses on culinary hands-on skills. Learners will learn basic health and hygiene techniques, and knife skills followed by hands-on cooking sessions of the East and the West, including some blue zone culinary practises.
• Introduction to Basic Food Chemistry: The learning objective of this module is for the students to understand the chemical composition of foods, with the chemical structure and properties of food constituents, and demonstrate the chemical changes that food undergoes during processing, cooking and storage.
• Food, Nutrition and Gut Microbiome: This module covers and focuses on understanding the human microbiome and Metabesity.
• Capstone Project: This is the culmination of the 6-month programme that allows students to use all their learned skills and knowledge to create a business plan related to culinary wellness. This also forms a consolidated assessment for the six modules.

• Prices are subject to change
• Funding validity period is up to 31 May 2027, funding amount may be subject to funding cap
• This is a SkillsFuture Credit (SFC-Opening Credit & One-off Top-Up) 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
• This is a UTAP eligible programme (up to 31 Mar 2027)^
• $109 Application fee (non-refundable) is due upon submission of the application form
• GST is not applicable to students residing outside Singapore 
• Students 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.

^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 and LTVP+ Holder trainees

*Application through Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills. Maximum cap of $100,000 AP Funding 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 ssg.gov.sg for more information.

At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy is partnering with these financial institutions:

POSB Further Study Assist 

• Lower interest rates of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee
• Flexible repayment period up to 10 years that best suit your needs
• Visit posb.com.sg for more information

OCBC FRANK Education Loan

• Low interest rate of 4.5% per year
• Three flexible repayment options
• Visit frankbyocbc.com for more information

• Possess computer skills and have access to a laptop/desktop

Singaporean/Singapore PR Applicants:

• Obtained at least a pass in an At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Polytechnic, ITE diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study

• Completed/Exempted from National Service (for Singaporean Males only)

International Applicants:

• At least 19 years old; AND

• Obtained at least a pass in a diploma or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field of study; AND

• Possess a minimum 1 year of working experience; AND

• IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet-based total) 46 - 59 / WPL Level 5

• 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 the commencement of the programme:
  • Medical Insurance,
  • Fee Protection Scheme.
• Food items from all practical sessions 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:
  • A minimum attendance of 90% and above
  • Pass all assessments required by the programme;
  • Abide with the student code of conduct.

A laptop is mandatory for all online assessments and submissions. To ensure full compatibility with our learning platforms, the laptop must meet the following minimum specifications:

• Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS 11 and above

• Processor: Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or higher

• RAM: 8GB or more

• Storage: 256GB SSD or higher

• Browser: Latest version of Google Chrome

• Display: Minimum resolution of 1366×768

Tablets and mobile devices are not supported for assessments.

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. An online personality test will be sent to the applicant (if applicable).

5. Applicants accepted will receive confirmation via email.

6. Payment will not be accepted before the signing of LOA & student contract.