The duration of this course is two years and is conducted at ITE College West (Clementi Campus).

Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations graduates are employed by restaurants and food and beverage outlets in hotels.

Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations graduates include:

Captain
Bartender

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is to prepare yourself by upgrading your technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

To obtain the Nitec in Food & Beverage Operations certification, you need to accumulate at least 67 credits.

CERTIFICATION

CORE MODULES

- Basic Restaurant Service (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to conduct roll call, perform pre-service activities such as fold napkins, clean and polish service equipment, replenish F&B supplies and set up dining tables so as to get the service areas ready for receiving and serving guests.
- Beverage Service (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages based on a list of mocktails and 26 international cocktails using the different styles of service as well as performing wine service.
- Tableside Service (6 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare specialty coffee, perform tableside carving and tableside flambé, and decorate a dessert plate.
- Related Food and Beverage Operations (5 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to process payment received, set up a coffee and tea station, take room service orders, prepare and carry out F&B service in guest room, replenish mini-bar and conduct stock take.
- Service Quality (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to manage guests’ expectations, handle enquiries, requests and complaints, perform service recovery and monitor delivery of service.
- Restaurant Service (7 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to take reservations, carry out hosting functions, handle full-house situations, take and serve orders, change table setting and clear finished courses and table at end of service.
- Menu Planning and Costing (5 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to plan menu, calculate recipe costs and prepare food & beverage budget.
- Food and Beverage Sales and Catering (4 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to prepare and present a sales proposal to guests and supervise the setting up of function rooms.
- Industry Attachment (10 credits)
Students will go on a 6-month industrial attachment at an food & beverage outlet to gain hands-on practical training in a real work environment.

LIFE SKILLS MODULES

- Life Skills for Personal Development (8 credits)
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work environments.
- Sports and Wellness I (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.
- Sports and Wellness II (1 credit)
On completion of the module, students should be able to maintain a fit and healthy body and develop an appreciation of sports and games.

ELECTIVES

Electives (Course Specific)

- Food and Beverage Event Coordination (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to plan and coordinate the arrangements for a theme event.
- Small Business Management (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to identify a significant business opportunity, prepare a promotional package and conduct a sales event for a small business.

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

- Workplace First Aid and CPR (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to apply basic concepts and principles of first aid to render first aid treatment at the workplace and perform CPR during an emergency.


Electives (General)

- Elementary Japanese (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to read Japanese in Romanised script and communicate in Japanese using the correct vocabulary, sentence structure, stress intonation, pronunciation when making and responding to enquiries in a bank, travel agency, shop, restaurant and post office.
- Conversational Mandarin (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to listen and comprehend the Chinese language and engage in simple dialogues and transactional discourse in a range of common everyday situations using the correct vocabulary, sentence structure, stress intonation and pronunciation.
- Mathematics (Level 9) (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform arithmetic calculations,interpret and use manipulate algebraic expressions, use graphs and solve simultaneous equations graphically.
- Mathematics (Level 10) (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to calculate angles using the angle properties of a circle; construct and describe transformations and solve trigonometrical problems in 2-diemension.
- Mathematics 'O' I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to perform arithmetic calculations, manipulate algebraic expressions, construct and interpret geometrical figures and solve investigative problems.
- Mathematics 'O' II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to manipulate indices, equations, and inequalities, perform graphic functions, handle problems on mensuration, interpret and use statistical data and solve investigative problems.
- English Language 'O' I (3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend narrative texts, write compositions of a narrative nature, as well as communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- English Language 'O' II (2 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to comprehend descriptive texts, write compositions of a descriptive nature and communicate effectively and appropriately in speech and writing.
- Overseas Experiential Programme (2 to 3 credits)
On completion of the module, students should be able to develop leadership qualities, self-confidence, independence, cross-cultural interaction skills and other life skills.