Course Details Anchor Navigation

Back to course finder

Overview

Course Duration

2 years 6 months

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College West

Course Certification

Technical Diploma

The ITE Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts equips you with the skills and expertise to set up and operate a restaurant, manage its culinary operations, dining events, purchasing and sales, F&B budget and conduct research and development to introduce new menus and concepts for a contemporary restaurant set-up.

Download Course Brochure

What you'll learn

  • Apply techniques used in classical and modern cuisine (non-halal)
  • Perform menu planning, pricing and budgeting
  • Control purchases and storage
  • Carry out culinary production
  • Manage a team
  • Manage sales and promotion
  • Manage Food & Beverage operations
  • Develop restaurant menus and concepts
  • Perfect a wine list to pair with your creations

 

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts course, you need to be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with the following ITE qualifications:

Course Grade Point Average (GPA)
  • Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts
  • Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations
  • Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking
 GPA 2.0 & above
  • Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts
  • Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations
  • Nitec in Hospitality Operations
  • Nitec in Pastry & Baking
  • Nitec in Western Culinary Arts
 GPA 3.0 & above

Applicants with qualifications not listed above can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with at least 1 year of work experience in culinary arts can be considered for admission if they meet the following academic requirements:

  • Relevant ITE CET Higher Nitec in Services (GPA of 2.0 and above)
  • Relevant ITE CET Nitec in Services (GPA of 3.0 and above)
  • Relevant Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) diplomas and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy and Workplace Numeracy

Click here to view the list of relevant CET qualifications and Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) diplomas.

Working adults with at least 2 years of relevant work experience can be considered for admission. 

Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview and pass a pre-admission medical examination for admission.

Progression Opportunities

Graduates can progress to complete a Bachelor’s degree in international culinary arts management in Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse), France, in one year upon the obtainment of the Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts with Restaurant management.

Applicants will be required to meet the minimum entry requirements, specified for the course, as stipulated by Institut Lyfe for admission.

Career Opportunities

This Technical Diploma is your pathway to become a Chef De Partie, Assistant Chef, Restaurant Supervisor, Restaurant Manager, etc. You will also benefit from a worldwide culinary network as ITE is a member of the Alliance by Institut Lyfe.