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Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking
Campus
ITE College West
Industry
Food Services
Course type
Full-time
Certifications
Higher Nitec
In this course, you will learn how to make different types of bakery items, including breads, cakes, chocolate decorations, and desserts. You will work with a variety of ingredients, both halal and non-halal in your creations.
Course duration: 24 months
Do you love baking cakes, pastries, and breads? If the smell of fresh goodies from the oven makes you happy, this course is for you!
Additionally, you will have the chance to gain hands-on experience through a six-month internship at well-known pastry or bakery establishments. This is a great opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
Join us and turn your passion for baking into a rewarding career!
What you'll learn
Prepare mise en place for pastry and baking
Process baking ingredients
Prepare a range of basic and artisanal breads
Prepare a range of sweet and savoury pastries
Prepare petit fours, chocolates, candies and confectionery
Prepare a range of cakes and carry out cake decorations
Prepare a range of hot, cold and frozen desserts
Apply food nutrition sensory analytics on pastry products
Display, evaluate and store finished products
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 148 KB]
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 127 KB]
Entry requirements
GCE ‘O’ level grades in English Language and 2 other subjects:
Grade 1 – 7 in English Language
Grade 1 – 7 in 2 other subjects
To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).
Notes:
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 Pastry & Baking graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)
Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking graduates with a 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, 144 KB].
Higher Nitec in Pastry & Baking 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 Pastry & Baking graduates are employed in bakeries, cafes, hotels and restaurants. Some of the job titles held include Pastry Cook and Assistant Baker.