MAKE WESTERN PASTRIES

Course Overview

This course is targeted at the public with basic baking knowledge and junior bakers who want to learn intermediate skills such as making advanced pastries. The programme will build their understanding of advanced level pastries. Learners will learn the skills such as applying recipes and methods in preparing intermediate level pastries, methods of assembling, applying fillings and finishing to pastries. This programme is designed for a participant who has an interest to learn more about advanced pastries making. The programme will also promote opportunities for the public to pursue a career in the Food Service industry.

Western pastries covered:

• Crossiants
• Danish pastry
• Chocolate ganache
• Chocolate cake
• Pear almond tarts

Course Objectives

Successful candidates will be able to:

• apply the principles and preparation methods of baking intermediate level pastry
• complete the making of pastry and suggest suitable assembling methods for intermediate pastries
• select and apply finishing for intermediate pastries products such as dough pastries and cakes
• discuss and select appropriate finishing for intermediate pastries such as entremets and tarts

Pre-requisites

Prior to attending this course, learner should be able:

• To read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES WSQ level 3.
• Communicate information effectively and work in a team.
• Plan and organise resources and activities to complete work activities within specific timeframes.
• With basic understanding of baking equipment and ingredients.
• With basic knowledge of pastries making and baking.

Course Outline

Learning Unit 1 – Apply intermediate level pastries preparation methods

Learning Unit 2 – Apply baking processes and assembling methods for intermediate pastries

Learning Unit 3 – Prepare finishing for intermediate pastries (dough pastries and cakes)

Learning Unit 4 – Prepare finishing for intermediate pastries (entremets and tarts)

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Additional Details

Medium of Instruction & Trainer

Instructor-Led Class

Trainer: Trainee Ratio is 1: 8

 Price:

Course Fee and Government Subsidies
	Individual Sponsored		Company Sponsored
			Non-SME		SME
	Before GST	With GST	Before GST	With GST	Before GST	With GST
Full Course Fee (For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)	$850.00	$926.50	$850.00	$926.50	$850.00	$926.50
For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below and For all Singapore Permanent Residents (The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)	$425.00	$501.50	$425.00	$501.50	$255.00	$331.50
For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above	$255.00	$331.50	$255.00	$331.50	$255.00	$331.50

 

Funding Eligibility Criteria:

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments, and attain 100% competency NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria

 

Remarks:

Individual Sponsored Trainee	Company Sponsored Trainee
SkillsFuture Credit: Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding. UTAP: This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP.	Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:  $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year. AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee. Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

 

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Prices are subject to other LHUB miscellaneous fees.