SCTP Pastry & Baking Specialist (Full-time) - Pending Course Accreditation
SCTP Pastry & Baking Specialist (Full-time) - Pending Course Accreditation
SCTP Pastry & Baking Specialist (Full-time) - Pending Course Accreditation
Classes run from 9am up until 6pm. Trainees are required to be at ACI by 8.45am.
You will be re-directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP)* to sign up for ACI courses using your SingPass.
In STEP, please ensure that you SUBMIT your course application. Otherwise, ACI will not know you have applied. To learn more, click here: ENSURE SUBMISSION IN STEP
| Please note that STEP will be down for overnight maintenance every Friday night from 11pm to the next day Saturday 10am. |
For course enquiries, please contact Sallin at 64173617 or sallin_heng@aci.edu.sg.
The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Pastry and Baking is designed for individuals looking to embark on a rewarding career in the bakery and pastry industry. This programme provides a strong foundation in essential baking techniques, pastry production, and kitchen operations, equipping learners with the skills necessary to excel in professional pastry kitchens.
Course intake (Tentative)
| TRAINING DELIVERY MODE | PROGRAMMES | DURATION | INTAKE | COMMENCEMENT DATE | COMPLETION DATE | APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| Full-time | (SCTP) Pastry & Baking Specialist | 6 months | May | 6-May-25 | 7-Oct-25 | 21-Apr-25 |
*Pending Course Accreditation.
*Commencement/completion dates may be subject to changes.
| Training Duration | |||
| Type | Day | Time | Duration |
| Full-time | Monday to Thursday | 9AM to 6PM | Approx. 6 months |
All our courses are full days and requires standing in the kitchen the entire time.
At the end of the course, learners shall attain competency in the following modules:-
1. Food Safety Course Level 1
2. Receive and Store Products^
3. Pastry Preparation 1
4. Bread Making 1
5. Prepare Pastry Mise-en-Place
6. Maintain Safe & Secure Work Environment^
7. Bread Making 2
8. Pasty Preparation 2
9. Prepare Asian Dessert
10. Maintain Inventories^
11. Bread Making 3 – Artisan and Decorative Breads
12. Pastry Preparations 3
13. Menu Engineering and Recipe Costing^
14. Coordinate Food and Beverage Service^
15. Develop Effective Team Engagement^
16. Pastry Preparation 4
17. Sustainable F&B Practices^
18. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving^
^Requires a laptop/desktop with internet access and working webcam & mic.
(The module runs are not based on above sequence. ACI reserves the rights to make amendment or changes to the sequence of the module runs)
No intakes available
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Classes run from 9am up until 6pm. Trainees are required to be at ACI by 8.45am.
You will be re-directed to Skills Training & Enhancement Portal (STEP)* to sign up for ACI courses using your SingPass.
In STEP, please ensure that you SUBMIT your course application. Otherwise, ACI will not know you have applied. To learn more, click here: ENSURE SUBMISSION IN STEP
| Please note that STEP will be down for overnight maintenance every Friday night from 11pm to the next day Saturday 10am. |
| (SCTP) Pastry & Baking Specialist (Full-Time)(TA-eligible) | Singapore Citizen 21 years old and above / PR 70% FUNDING | Singapore Citizen 40 years old & above 90% FUNDING | Singapore Citizen ComCare/SMTA/WIS 95% FUNDING | International |
| Full Course Fee | 22,129.00 | 22,129.00 | 22,129.00 | 22,129.00 |
| Funding/Subsidy | 15,490.30 | 19,916.10 | 21,022.55 | N.A. |
| Nett Course Fee | 6,638.70 | 2,212.90 | 1,106.45 | 22,129.00 |
| GST | 597.48 | 597.48 | 597.48 | 1,991.61 |
| Payable Course Fee | 7,236.18 | 2,810.38 | 1,703.93 | 24,120.61 |
Payment accepted via:
- SkillsFuture Credits (mid-career) for Singaporeans aged 40 and above
- SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) for Singaporeans aged 25 and above
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
- Credit card (e-payment)
- Debit card (e-payment)
- PayNow (e-payment)
- Bank Transfer
Notes:
- A non-refundable Administration Fee of $50.00 is payable upon submission of application.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Subsidy
- Enjoy up to 70% SSG subsidy for all Singaporeans and PRs aged 21 and above
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) Subsidy
- Eligible for Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above
- Enjoy up to 90% SSG subsidy
- SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 can be utilized
Additional Course Fee Funding
- Support of up to 95% of course fees for jobseekers with greater needs. Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of following eligibility criteria:
- Long-term unemployed individuals (unemployed for six months or more); or
- Individuals in need of financial assistance – ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients
Training Allowance (TA)
- From 10 March 2025, Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above who enrol in an eligible full-time, long-form programme can apply for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance. It will apply to eligible training from 1 April 2025, with the first disbursement in the following month.
- Individuals with income in the latest-available 12 months will qualify for the full-time training allowance. The monthly training allowance is computed at 50% of one’s average income over the latest-available 12 months, with a minimum allowance of $300 and maximum allowance of $3,000. You can access the TA calculator here.
For more details about SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance, visit here.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
- For Self-Sponsored Individuals only
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016.
- You may utilise your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee payable after subsidy/funding.
Target Audiences:
- Individuals who wish to change their career and enter the Food & Beverage industry
- Individuals looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge to obtain an industry recognised certification
- New entrants into the F&B industry are welcome to apply
Entry Requirements:
- Age: 21 years and above
- Education : Minimum Lower Secondary education and above, WPLN level 4 or equivalent
- Language : Basic Proficiency in Written and Spoken English
- All applicants are required to attend a preview session before being accepted into the course. This will be done prior to course commencement date.
- Admission is subject to submission of the required supporting documents and the minimum headcount to start a class.
- Trainees are required to purchase a starter kit which includes the uniform, safety boots and tools set.
- Trainees are required to clean up kitchen after class.
All our courses are full days and requires standing in the kitchen the entire time.
Please note that our kitchens are designed to accommodate 24 Trainees with 3 Trainees sharing one work-station.
ACI reserves the right to amend, revise or withdraw the items featured due to products availability. Photo for illustration purpose only.
Please take note of the following on the eligibility of the funding:
- Trainees must attain a minimum attendance of 75% in the course; and
- Attempt all assessment(s) and be certified competent
Failing which the trainee will be liable to forfeit the grant and bear the full course fees.
REFUND POLICY FOR WITHDRAWAL
Period of Withdrawal^ | Refund Policy |
Withdrawal 14 days or more before course starts. | 100% refund of paid fees |
Withdraw from course less than 14 days before course starts. | 50% refund of paid fees |
Withdrawal on or after course starts. | No refund of paid fees |
^The date of withdrawal will be based on the date the request for withdrawal is lodged by the trainee.
By accepting our offer within the stipulated deadline, you confirm your intention to enrol in the course. Please be aware that upon acceptance of offer, you are liable to pay the course fee as detailed in the invoice.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) mandates the use of electronic attendance marking through Singpass. Please ensure that your mobile phone has a working camera and an active data plan, Singpass app is installed and accessible to your account. If you are unable to scan your e-attendance electronically with your device, you shall be required to pay the full module fee using alternative payment methods.
ACI offer career advisory and employment assistance to help trainees in their job search within relevant F&B industry or job roles. However, there is no guarantee of a job placement, and trainees need to be open to the available job opportunities. If you’re considering a career transition, SCTP could be a valuable resource for enhancing your skills and exploring new employment prospects!
Absent with valid reason
For Leave of Absence (LOA) with valid reason accompanied by documentary proof, an appeal can be submitted for One-time Make-up class (free-of-charge). This appeal must be submitted within two (02) working days from the missed class date, and is subject to ACI's management approval.
Absent without valid reason
Make-up lesson(s) and/or assessment due to absenteeism beyond the allowable 25% attendance (of module duration) and “Recognized Absenteeism” will be chargeable: $350 (before GST) per session X Number of make-up session(s).
*Session may be AM or PM, in blocks of 3 hours.
* Make-up sessions must be scheduled within 60 days ofthe class run date.