About the Programme
The 14 credit hours, 7-module course gives students hands-on knowledge in operational aspects of the food and beverage sector in the hospitality industry. It provides students with a basic level of competency to apply the knowledge and skills learnt.
This course is developed for students who have not met the minimum academic requirements to be enrolled directly into the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management course. It also acts as a foundation programme for students who want to pursue a career in hospitality. In order to graduate successfully, students must pass all 7 modules. Upon successful completion of all 7 modules, students will receive the Certificate in Food & Beverage Operations awarded by SHRM.
Programme Structure
The 7 modules are conducted over 2 terms in 6 months. Each term consists of 10 study weeks and 3 break weeks. Classes are conducted on a full-day basis from Monday to Friday. Practical classes are capped at a maximum of 15 students per class while theory classes are capped at 30 students per class.
Upon successful completion of the 2 terms, students may progress to the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management .
Students who have not met the minimum English language requirements are required to take the additional 6-month non-credit and non-award Preparatory English Language Programme.
All students in the programme are required to be in full uniform.
Mode of Delivery
The programme is conducted on a face-to-face basis. Students will attend lectures, tutorial and practical classes. Class size is kept to not more than 15 students for practical classes and a maximum of 30 students for lecture classes.
Year 1
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
| Food and Beverage Operations I |
Food and Beverage Operations II |
| Food and Beverage Skills I (Practical) |
Food and Beverage Skills II (Practical) |
| English for Hospitality I |
Introduction to Hospitality Industry |
| Computer Applications |
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Module Synopsis: Certificate in Food & Beverage Operations
Assessments
Students are assessed with a mixture of continuous assessments throughout each term in the form of case studies, discussions, presentations, group and individual assignments, practical and theory tests. Final examinations are conducted at the end of each term.
In the event a student fails a module, the student will be given a chance to take a supplementary paper. Failing a supplementary paper will result in the student having to retake the module again. A student is allowed to sit for a maximum of 3 supplementary papers in any given term. If a student fails more than 3 modules in a term, he/she will be required to repeat the term without the opportunity to take supplementary papers. In repeating the term, students will only be required to take the modules he/she has failed.
Grading Scheme
Grade |
Grade Point |
Module Marks |
Status |
A |
4.00 |
80%- 100% |
Pass |
B+ |
3.50 |
75% - 79% |
B |
3.00 |
65% - 74% |
C+ |
2.50 |
55% - 64% |
C |
2.00 |
50% - 54% |
D |
1.00 |
40% - 49% |
F |
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<40% |
Fail |
SP |
1.00 |
>40% |
Supplementary Paper Pass |
Academic Requirements
Country
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Entry Requirements
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SINGAPORE
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GCE N'Level. |
| OTHERS |
At least 10 years of formal education and at least 17 years old by 31 December in the year of enrolment.
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English Language Requirements
- Pass in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
- or IELTS score of 5.0
- or TOEFL score of 500 (Paper-based test), 173 (Computer-based test), 61 (Internet-based test)
- or an equivalent English Language qualification
Applicants who do not meet the above English language requirements will have to undergo the SHRM English Placement Test. Based on the table below, you may be required to take the Preparatory English Language Programme..
SHRM English Placement Test Score (out of 150) |
Entry Level |
115 or higher |
Direct to Certificate |
70 to 114 |
Preparatory English Language Level 2 |
| >70 |
Preparatory English Language Level 1 |
The SHRM English Placement Test may be taken when our recruitment team visits your home country. Alternatively, you may take the test at one of our approved partner's offices listed on the Contact Us page. Please contact our Admissions Department to arrange for a placement test or alternatively, you may contact one of our approved partners directly. Please take note that if you take the placement test in one of our partner offices and pass the placement test, you will be issued a Conditional Offer Letter. You will be required to take another placement test upon arriving at the school to confirm your English language proficiency.
The Preparatory English Language Programme is a non-credit and non-award programme.
Faculty Profile
Arun Ramchand |
Arun Ramchand has over a decade of experience in the Hospitality and Tourism sector. Having graduated with a Diploma in Tourism Management from Temasek Polytechnic, Arun went on to do a Bachelor in Business, majoring in Hotel Management with Griffith University. Subsequently, he attained a Master in Commerce, majoring in Professional Accounting from Griffith University, Australia.
Some of Arun’s work experiences include supervising and managing bars, restaurants, clubs and hotels, both in Australia and Singapore. Prior to his return to Singapore in 2010, Arun was working at a four-star international resort in Australia. |
Rebecca Louise Chilton |
Rebecca is from Middleborough in the United Kingdom, and has extensive teaching experience in English at a variety of learner age groups in the Middle East along with professional experience in hotel and restaurant management and services while being in the UK and the Middle East. She has worked as restaurant manager for 5 star hotels in the Middle East and Europe for over 5 years.
She is a graduate of the University of Salford, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Chef Tan Ming Chau |
Chef Tan started his career in food preparation more than 20 years ago with a very prestigious private members only club in Malaysia. Thereafter, he worked in various restaurants and five star hotels including a stint on the world renowned luxury cruiser Queen Elizabeth 2, in Europe.
Prior to joining SHRM, Chef Tan taught at various institutions including Genting Centre of Excellence in Malaysia. Chef Tan possesses a Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) from City & Guild. |
Sam Mohamed Thasim |
Sam has many years of hospitality experience gained from working in Switzerland and Singapore in hotels, restaurants and exclusive members clubs in areas of front office, conference and banqueting, food and beverage service.
Sam was trained in The International Hotel Management Institute, Lucerne, Switzerland and thereafter, continued further education with The Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom where he successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (Second Upper Class). |
Jane Elizabeth Warren |
A native of United Kingdom, Jane has extensive teaching experience in english and communication at a variety of learner age groups in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Jane is a graduate of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agricultural and Environmental Science and a Master of Science Transport Engineering and Operations.
She also possesses a Master of Art in Applied Linguistics from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. |
Edwin Lim |
Edwin has many years of experience in education both as a lecturer and in general and academic management of education institution. Edwin held senior positions in one of the largest educational institution in Singapore listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore and other large privately owned schools in Singapore.
Edwin’s other professional experience includes international business development and marketing in the areas of information technology.
Edwin graduated from Singapore Polytechnic in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Thereafter, he continued his education in the United States and completed his Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Broadcasting (Magna Cum Laude), and his Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. He was also admitted into the University’s Golden Key National Honour Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society.
Edwin also is a certified trainer with a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training from Equals International, Adelaide, Australia. |
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