WSQ: Specialty Baking for Chefs

Learning Outcome

The baking community in Singapore reflects a growing interest in integrating local flavours, like durian, into classic pastry-making. Despite their passion for innovation, many bakers face challenges in working with durian due to its unique characteristics, such as strong aroma, distinctive flavours, and variable texture.

Durian presents both opportunities and complexities in pastry-making. Its incorporation into basic pastries requires a deep understanding of ingredient properties, precision in preparation, and adaptability in applying baking techniques. Learners also need guidance on balancing durian’s bold flavours with traditional pastry elements to create well-rounded, professional-quality desserts.

This course is designed to address these needs by equipping learners with foundational skills in pastry-making, emphasizing the use of durian as a key ingredient. Through a structured, hands-on approach, learners will gain confidence in preparing, baking, and assembling pastries that highlight durian’s unique qualities while maintaining consistency and quality in their creations.

 

For Whom

Aspiring bakers, Home bakers transitioning into professional roles, Junior pastry chefs, Bakery assistants, Pastry cooks, Culinary instructors specializing in baking

 

Assume skills knowledge / Entry Requirement

Language and Literacy: Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Minimum education: at least Secondary school
Target age group: At least 21 years old.

Learners should be keen to learn how to make this visually stunning and delicious dessert. No prior experience is required.

 

Course overview

Upon completing ‘Specialty Baking for Chefs’ course, learners will learn to make and assemble the following:

- Vanilla Sponge
- Durian mousse using fresh durians
- Durian whipping cream
- Piping of durian thorns
- Airbrushing to create texture and color

 

Duration

Total 8.5 hours ( 7 hours training+ 1.5 hours assessment)

 

Teaching Method

Face to Face classroom training

 

Class size

10 pax

 

Course Attendance

100% for classroom sessions and 100% for practical sessions

 

Assessment Advice / Mode of assessment

Written Assessment & Practical Assessment

 

Course Code

TGS-2025052230 (Validity -08-01-2025 to 07-01-2027)

Funding Table

Type	Category of individuals
	Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens and  Singapore Permanent Residents)
	Funding Source
	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Course Fee	$400.00	$400.00	$400.00
SkillsFuture Funding	$200.00	$280.00	$280.00
Total Nett Fee	$200.00	$120.00	$120.00
GST (9% x $400)	$36.00	$36.00	$36.00
Total Fee Payable to Wong Fong Academy Pte Ltd	$236.00	$156.00	$156.00

 

This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%..

*From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old). Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.

If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.

Certification

Candidates who have completed and certified competent will receive a Statement Of Attainment from SSG

 

Payment Modes

PayNow to UEN 201110331W

Bank Transfer/GIRO details as below:

• BANK NAME : United Overseas Bank Limited
• ACCOUNT NUMBER : 450-302-829-2
• ACCOUNT HOLDER : Wong Fong Academy Pte Ltd
• BANK CODE : 7375
• BRANCH CODE : 001
• SWIFT CODE : UOVBSGSGXXX

Please remember to indicate booking number at the remarks column when payment is done by Paynow, Bank Transfer and/or GIRO.

All payment can be made on the day of course commencement at the reception counter. We do not accept foreign cheques and money orders.