Make Basic Breads – Foundation & Technique of Bread Baking

Course Reference Number: TGS-2022012509

Make Basic Breads Course Overview

This course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively make basic bread products. This includes preparing, shaping, proofing and baking different types of dough for different desired products. Participants will learn to appreciate and use a variety of baking tools, equipment and ingredients in the process, and also learn how to maintain the quality of ingredients during preparation and quality of their bread products during baking, cooling and storage.

ICAS Training & Education College (ICASTEC), the education arm of International Cuisine Association of Singapore (ICAS), is an adult learning culinary school with great passion and enthusiasm for hospitality, food and beverage, culinary and pastry arts. We focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and management and is recognised as a world-class quality education institution.

ICAS Training & Education College has received excellent course feedback from over 800+ food hygiene course trainees on skillsfuture.gov.sg course directory.

Make Basic Breads Course Objectives

Participants will learn basic cake making knowledge. The course will cover the following five topics:

  • Identify and use a variety of baking tools, equipment and ingredients
  • Explain the principles of baking basic breads and the importance of each stage in the process
  • Prepare, shape and proof different types of doughs
  • Prepare fillings and toppings for desired bread products
  • Bake proofed dough into desired bread products

Who Should Attend

Anyone who has a passion to learn about basic bread baking foundation and technique food.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements

  • Aged 18 and above
  • At least PSLE or equivalent
  • Ability to understand, read, write and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3
  • No prior work experience is required
  • Learners who do not qualify in terms of education but have the relevant working experience will be admitted on a case-by-case basis (to be evaluated by the Management Representative)

Mode of Delivery

Classroom-Based Learning
Practical Assessment and Written Assessment
Medium of Instruction: English
Teacher Student Ratio: 1:20

Make Basic Breads Course Duration

The make basic breads course is a three-day course consisting of 24 hours of training and 2 hours of assessment. ICASTEC class usually starts from 9 am to 6 pm.

Make Basic Breads Course Assessment Mode

Participants are required to undergo a 2 hours assessment comprising of practical performance (PP) and a written assessment (WA).

Make Basic Breads Course Certificate

Participants who completed the course and passed the assessment will be awarded a Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Certificate issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Make Basic Breads Course Fees

WSQ Make Basic Breads – Foundation and Technique of Cake BakingSingaporeans 21 – 39 years old /
Permanent Residents 21 years old and above
Singaporeans 40 years old and above
$600.00 before GST$300.00 before GST$180.00 before GST

Funding Validity Period
29 Mar 2022 – 28 Mar 2026

* Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.
**Terms and conditions apply to all types of SSG fundings.

Make Basic Cakes Course Schedule & Registration

Interested applicants, please get in touch with us for the class schedule.

5 December 2024

FSC L3 (E)

Category: General FSC L3 (E)

5 December 2024

WPSH (E)

Category: General WPSH (E)

5 December 2024

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Refund PolicyRefund Amount
Withdrawal notification received at least 14 calendar days before course commencement75% refund of paid fees
Withdrawal notification received less than 14 calendar days from the course commencement OR upon course commencementNo refund of paid fees

Make Basic Breads Course FAQ

Each class holds a maximum of 20 pax.

A mask must be worn at all times during class. Please avoid wearing slippers, shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops for safety.

After completing the course, you will be awarded an SSG/WSQ Cert (Statement of Attainment).

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