Course Detail

PWM-Food Service: Food Waste Disposal and Reduction (L2)

Course Reference Number: TGS-2023038125

Overview
Course Details
Course Fee

Course Overview

This course is only intended for the low wage workers in the PWM-Food Services Sector.

With a focus on achieving zero waste in Singapore, reducing food waste has become crucial for sustainable development. Currently, food waste constitutes nearly half of the average 1.5kg of daily household waste in Singapore.

This 1-day course helps learners understand the food waste issue and practical solutions to tackle it at various operational stages, with the aim of reducing food waste and bringing advantages to businesses, customers, and the environment.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course the learner will be able to know:

About importance of Waste Disposal and Reduction and identify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for it.
How to identify operating procedures for equipment that process food waste How to determine the possible causes for food spoilage or wastage.
About different preventive measures to avoid food wastage and cross contamination.
List correct recycling procedures

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to dispose food waste

2. Identify operating procedures for equipment that process food waste

3. Determine the possible causes for food spoilage or wastage

4. Explain preventive measures to avoid food wastage and cross contamination

5. List correct recycling procedures

Minimum Entry Requirement

Able to read, write and speak in English (WLPN Level 3 and above)

Min 21 years old

Primary school level onwards education

Skills and knowledge of the F & B domain across industries

No prior experience is required

Learners who do not meet the MER may be considered through interviews on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment

The following assessment will be held at the end of the course:

Written Assessment (SAQ) - 8 questions
Practical Performance - 3 tasks

Who should attend

Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Roles - Kitchen Assistant / Cook / Senior Cook in Quick Service and Full Service.

Other Roles: Food and Beverage Service Staff, Restaurant Managers, Chefs and Cooks, Catering Staff, Cleaning Staff, Grocery Stores and Supermarkets staff, Institutional Food Services (Schools, Offices, Hospitals) staff, Central Kitchens and Food Manufacturers staff, Food Delivery and Takeout Services, Event Management Companies

Duration

1 Day(s) (8 Hrs)

Course Fee

Full course fee before SSG funding
$348.80 (Incl. of 9% GST)

Registration Fee

A Registration Fee of $10.90 (Incl. of 9% GST) will be collected upon course registration, and It is non-refundable.
* In the event of any class cancellation by Eduquest, the Registration fee will be refunded

Miscellaneous Fees (Incl. of 9% GST)

Admin Fee for Absent and Reschedule: $32.70

Admin Fee for Make-up Session for Partial Absent, Appeal & Re-assessment: $54.50

Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the trainees pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by Eduquest when the need arises.

Fees indicated are per pax and not per proforma invoice or invoice.

Nett Fee after SSG’s Course Fee Funding Funding Validity Period: 22 Sep 2023 to 21 Sep 2025
Type	Category of Individuals
	Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holders	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) Up to 50% of Course Fees	SkillsFuture Mid- Career Enhanced Subsidy Up to 70% of Course Fees	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Up to 70% of Course Fees
Course Fee	$320.00	$320.00	$320.00
SkillsFuture Funding	$160.00	$224.00	$224.00
Nett Fee Payable (Before GST)	$160.00	$96.00	$96.00
GST (9% x $320.00)	$28.80	$28.80	$28.80
Final Amount Payable (Incl. of 9% GST)	$188.80	$124.80	$124.80

(For Local Employers) More about SFEC https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/sfec

* Self-sponsored individuals must be at least 21 years old.

#Absentee payroll support in addition to course fee funding available for employer-sponsored candidates.
*Terms and conditions applies to all types of SSG fundings.More details at www.tpgateway.gov.sg