About this Course
Still trying to figure out what ingredients that went into the fantastic dinner you had last night?
Fire up taste buds with the Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts course! Learn to cook exciting Asian cuisine, such as Chinese, Japanese and South East Asian dishes! You will be trained in an Asian kitchen (non-halal) using various cooking methods such as braising, steaming, deep-frying, pan-frying and stir-frying with a wide range of meats and alcoholic items.
This course includes a six months industry attachment at one of the many renowned restaurants and hotels that the school partners with.
Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry
- Clean and prepare ingredients for cooking.
- Cut and debone meat and seafood.
- Cook dishes using various methods such as braising, steaming, deep-frying, boiling/poaching, pan-frying and stir-frying.
- Prepare a range of basic Chinese recipes.
- Prepare a range of basic Japanese recipes.
- Prepare a range of basic Southeast Asian recipes (eg Malay, Indian, Peranakan, local delights).
- Store ingredients.
- Maintain stock.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
- Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
- Introduction to Asian Kitchen Practice
- Principles of Asian Cooking
- Chinese Cuisine
- Southeast Asian Cuisine
- Food Culture and Trends
- Kitchen Practicum
- Japanese Cuisine
- Interpersonal Skills for Food & Beverage Professionals
- Industry Attachment
Life Skills Modules
- Personal and Professional Development I & II
- Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
- Sport and Wellness I & II
Electives (Course Specific)
- Introduction to Food and Beverage
- Food and Beverage Event Coordination
- Recipe Planning and Costing
- Small Business Management
- Workplace First Aid and CPR
- Elementary Japanese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Understanding Foreign Cultures
- Industry Attachment
- Overseas Experiential Programme
Progression Opportunities
Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts graduates with a GPA of 2.8 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts graduates with a GPA of 3.0 and above may apply for progression to Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts course conducted by ITE in collaboration Institut Paul Bocuse, France.
Career Prospects
Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts graduates are employed by establishments in restaurants and food and beverage outlets in hotels. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Chef, Assistant Chef and Commis Cook.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Nitec in Asian Culinary Arts course, you need to have:
Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level
*Note: Shortlisted applicants for this course must undergo pre-course interview and clear a pre-entry medical check-up .This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training.
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Course Info
- Course Provider Institute of Technical Education
- Course Category Business
- Course Price n/a
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