Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts

Provided by Baking Industry Training College (BITC)


Course introduction

Introduction


BITC's Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts is competency-based and comprehensive course which emphasize on hands-on skills, techniques and knowledge.

Assessment Methods

Each course unit is systematically assessed through a work-based practical assignement showpiece/group and individual projects at the final stage of each diploma unit.

Learners would be required to produce a portfolio illustrating all the practical work completed before end of the practical unit.

Language Proficiency:

  • GCE 'N' level passes in English Language "or" Any other English Qualifications deemed as equivalent by Baking Industry Training College (Subject to Approval by Academic Board) or Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


This course is taught by experienced chef-instructors. Along with the opportunity to learn the craft techniques, Adult Learner can also develop skills necessary to create specialty pastries such as petit fours, tea fancies, chocolate specialties, decorative bread showpieces, sugar showpieces and wedding cakes.

The diploma programme is designed to last 574 hours and contains 2 main modules:


Proficiency Modules

  • Bakery Management
  • Bakery Supervision
  • Asian Pastry Making

Speciality Modules
  • Decorative Bread Showpieces
  • Desserts and Ice Cream Specialities
  • Afternoon Tea Fancies
  • Gâteaux & Torten
  • Chocolate Specialities & Confectionery
  • Petit Fours
  • Decorative Sugar & Confectionery
  • Petit Fours
  • Decorative Sugar Show[ieces
  • Wedding Cakes



Area of Studies


Upon successful completion of the Course, learners must meet the below minimum requirements for qualification to be awarded?

1. Learner who passed all the practical assessments / group project will be awarded the Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts issued by Baking Industry Training College.

2. Successfully completed the final project submission of portfolio and artefacts.
Participants who have to meet attendance requirement will be awarded the Diploma in

3. Baking and Pastry Arts issued by Baking Industry Training College. Learners who do not meet the attendance requirement as follows may result in deemed withdrawal.

  • International Learners on Student Pass ≥ 90%
  • Local Learner or Non-Student Pass Holders ≥ 75%



Entry Requirements


Academic Level:

  • GCE 'N' Level or Any other Equivalent Qualifications & Relevant Experience deemed as equivalent by Baking Industry Training College (Subject to Approval by Academic Board) & Interview may be required if applicant does not meet the relevant entry requirement.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Baking, Nitec In Services in Pastry and Baking, or 3 years work experience in the baking industry*
 
Subject Grade
GCE 'N' level passes in English Language and 2 other subjects. A - D or 1 - 5



Duration & Intake


Programme Duration


Full-Time

Duration: 4 months

Day : Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.00pm)


Part-Time

Duration: 18 months

Day: Once a week (8.30am to 5.00pm); or
Twice a week (6.30pm to 10.30pm)



Fees & Funding


Funding / Grants
  • Skillsfuture Credit

Mode of Payment

Payment can be made by cash, NETS, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, bank draft, telegraphic transfers or Cashier's Order. All cheque payments should be crossed "A/C Payee Only" and made payable to Baking Industry Training College Pte Ltd. Please write the learner's name and class code behind the cheque, bank draft or Cashier's Order. In addition, learner is liable for any bank charges incurred.


Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts for Local Learners

Course Fees
 

Fees Breakdown Total Payable
(with GST, if any)(S$)
Tuition Fee 6131.00
Registration Fee 107.00
Examination Fee 160.50
Uniform (per set) 139.10
Tool Bag 171.20
Digital Thermometer 25.00
Learner’s ID Card 5.35
Training Materials 350.00
Total Course Fees Payable: 7089.15
No of Instalments: 1


Installment Schedule
 
Instalment1 Schedule Amount (with GST, if any)(S$)
1st instalment 7089.15
Total Course Fees Payable: 7089.15


Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts for International Learners

Course Fees
 
Fees Breakdown Total Payable
(with GST, if any)(S$)
Tuition Fee 6741.00
Registration Fee 107.00
Examination Fee 160.50
Uniform (per set) 139.10
Tool Bag 171.20
Digital Thermometer 25.00
Learner’s ID Card 5.35
Training Materials 350.00
Total Course Fees Payable: 7699.15
No of Instalments: 1


Installment Schedule
 
Instalment1 Schedule Amount (with GST, if any)(S$)
1st instalment 7699.15
Total Course Fees Payable: 7699.15

 

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