Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts (3 years)

Course duration: 36 months

Turn your love for food into a career! Discover Your Future in Culinary Arts!

In this course, you will learn how to prepare a variety of delicious dishes using different halal and non-halal ingredients, including beef, chicken, pork, game meat, fish and seafood, vegetables and alcohol. You will also master important cooking methods like sautéing, steaming, and sous vide.

Plus, a great opportunity to learn from professionals and gain real-world experience through a 3-month and a 6-month internship at top cafes, restaurants, or hotels.

Launch your journey in the culinary world! Sign up for the Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts course today!

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:

• Work-Study Diploma in Culinary Arts & Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)

• Work-Study Diploma in Hotel & Restaurant Management

• Work-Study Diploma in Security Operations

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:

• Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts with Restaurant Management

• Technical Diploma in Hospitality & Hotel Management

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.

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