WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts)

Grooming Professional Culinarians

With a holistic approach to upskilling the workforce for the future, training is conducted by our highly experienced professional Chef trainers in a modern industry relevant kitchen.

Upon completion of the course and passing the assessment, graduates will be awarded with a Nationally accredited WSQ Higher Certificate in Food Services (Culinary Arts) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Building A Strong Foundation in techniques

Master culinary craft through a skill focused training curriculum with ~80% hands-on practicum.

Job Placement

Secure Full-Time or Part-Time employment with top F&B organisations, through job placement facilitation.

This course is ideal for

  • Aspiring chefs who want to kick-start their career with a professional Qualification in just 5 weeks.
  • Working adults keen to upgrade their culinary skills and complete the course in 15 weeks by attending lessons only on Saturdays.

What will you learn

  • WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1
  • Western Dry Heat Cooking Techniques Level 1
  • Asian Cuisine Preparation and Cooking Level 2
  • Seafood Storage and Fabrication
  • Meat Storage and Fabrication
  • Western Dry Heat Cooking Level 2
  • Western Moist Heat Cooking Level 2

Admission Criteria

  • No formal education needed
  • Be able to understand, speak, read and write basic English
  • Minimum 16* years of Age.
    *21 years of age to be eligible for SSG course fee funding

Date: 2025: 06 Jan, 11 Jan, 17 Feb, 01 Apr, 03 May, 13 May, 16 Jun, 28 Jul, 30 Aug, 01 Sep, 13 Oct & 17 Nov

Duration: 108 Hours Training and 12 Hours Assessment

Fees: S$ 5000 (GST is not applicable)

Funding: 

Up to 70% course fee funding by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Singapore Citizens may use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay the Nett course fee after course fee grant. Click here to check your SkillsFuture account.