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Institute of Technical Education
Higher Nitec

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts (3 years)

Campus

ITE College West

Course type

Full-time

Industry

Hospitality

Transform your food passion into a dream career! Master cooking with premium ingredients from succulent meats to fresh seafood. Learn professional techniques and gain valuable experience at top establishments. Your chef journey starts here!

Course duration: 36 months

What you'll learn

  • Prepare for operations

  • Process ingredients

  • Prepare a range of stocks, sauces and soups

  • Manage inventory and stores

  • Cook Asian and Western dishes using a variety of cooking techniques

  • Prepare a range of appetisers, snacks and desserts

  • Use advanced cooking techniques

  • Present cooked dishes

  • Use insights into the hospitality industry

  • Design menu

Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 159 KB]

General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 148 KB]

Entry requirements

Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

Note:

  • Shortlisted applicants will have to pass a prescribed medical examination.

  • Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here [PDF, 122 KB].

Progression opportunities

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Diploma course at ITE:

For more details on progression, please click here [PDF 148 KB].

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates are employed in cafes, hotels and restaurants. Some of the job titles held include Senior Cook and Demi Chef.

Related courses

Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking (3 years)

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations (3 years)

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