BITC

The Baking Industry and Training College (BITC) aspires to be the regional centre of excellence for the training and education of professionals in the baking industry.

BITC offers a repertoire of courses in baking, hospitality and cafe management to fulfil the diverse needs of students, school leavers, working adults, home-makers, retirees and budding entrepreneurs.

BITC started as a joint initiative between Prima Limited and the Singapore Productivity & Standards Board (PSB). Prima is a leading producer of flour products in Asia while PSB was a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The objective was to upgrade Singapore’s baking industry through quality training and continuing education. In Sep 1993, Mr Lim Boon Heng, then Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, officially opened BITC.

BITC is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and was awarded the coveted 4-year EduTrust certification in 2016. Through the hard work and dedication of its pool of expert instructors, BITC has built a reputation for its industry-relevant curriculum and learner-centred approach.

As of today, BITC has trained more than 10,000 learners from all walks of life, preparing them for meaningful careers in the baking industry as well as creating in them a passion for baking.

Moving ahead, BITC will expand its partnerships with quality educational and industry partners. Besides launching industry-driven innovative programmes, it will also act as a launchpad for creative and healthy baking products. It will also collaborate with forward-looking institutions to deliver its unique programmes and experience overseas.

At BITC, we endeavour to bake the difference!

MILESTONES

  • Sep 1993Officially opened by Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
  • Oct 2010Incorporated as a private limited company
  • Mar 2014Renamed as Baking Industry Training College to reflect its status as a private education institution
  • Dec 2016Awarded 4-year EduTrust certification
  • Jun 2017Rebranding under new management
  • Dec 2017Welcomed first intake of international students
  • Aug 2019Moved to brand new campus at Bukit Merah Central

The school of higher education spearheads the development and delivery of all business and management courses within BITC. It focuses on higher education students and aims to equip them with knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.

PATISSERIE AND BAKING

BITC offers the following courses to equip students with skills and knowledge for managing a food and beverage (F&B) business within the hospitality industry. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of both the front-end operations and back-end processes of a food and beverage business in general; and patisserie & baking

  • Diploma in Hospitality Management (Patisserie and Baking)
  • Diploma in Patisserie and Baking

CAFÉ MANAGEMENT

The rising popularity of branded coffee and quality breads and pastries has accelerated the growth of an assortment of cafes throughout Asia. Countries such as India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam are experiencing high percentage growth annually. To flourish, cafes must have innovative products, excellent customer service, effective marketing and strong leadership.

Towards this end, the school of higher education has developed a suite of hospitality courses specialising in café management. These courses cover modules in management, hospitality and food & beverage.

  • Diploma in Hospitality (Café Operations)
  • Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Café Management)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality (Café Management)

Some benefits of the courses include:

  • Practical work experience through the industrial attachment
  • WSQ certificate in baking
  • Qualifications from BITC and UK Awarding Body
  • Progression to overseas universities

RETAIL & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The thriving baking industry includes an assortment of firms involved in the production, transportation, warehousing, distribution and retailing of baking products. Good management and integration of the entire supply chain ensures the smooth flow of raw materials, work-in-process and finished products from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Retail is the stage where the products move to the consumers. A service-oriented retail management system creates satisfied customers, generates sales revenues and build brand loyalty.

Towards this end, the BITC School of Higher Education has developed two innovative courses aimed at producing professionals who are well-versed in retail and supply chain management functions. Besides the baking and food service industries, the knowledge and skills gained from these courses can also be applied to other industries as well. These courses are:

  1. BITC Advanced Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management
  2. BITC Postgraduate Diploma in Retail and Supply Chain Management

Some benefits of the courses include:

  • Practical work experience through the industrial attachment
  • Optional Qualifications from UK Awarding Body
  • Progression to overseas universities

Studying with BITC in Singapore also prepares you to Study in United Kingdom.

Student who successfully completes BITC Diploma in Hospitality (Cafe Operations) have the option of progressing to second year of BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management at Edinburg Napier University.

Student who successfully completes BITC Advanced Diploma in Hospitality (Cafe Management) have the option of progressing to third year of BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management at Edinburg Napier University.

Following is the admission process to study in BITC which includes Offer letter,

Stage 1: CONDITIONAL LETTER OF OFFER

Conditional Letter of offer is issued upon submission of documents below.

  1. Filled student application form (including Pre- counselling form filled and signed by student & Agent / Course consultant)
  2. Copy of Educational certificates and all the mark sheets (Pass or Degree certificate is mandatory).
  3. Copy of passport – front and back & other pages showing relevant particulars.
Stage 2:- LETTER OF OFFER

Documents mentioned below are submitted for the issuance of LOF and ICA application.

  1. Financial Document (for visa required country applicants only)
    Minimum of SGD 18,000 or equivalent amount in foreign currency under the student name (OR) minimum of SGD 25,000 or equivalent amount in foreign currency under student’s parents name. Note: ICA may ask for latest bank statement issued within 1 month before or after student pass approval for verification.
  2. Birth certificate / Affidavit of birth (names of applicant and parents should be same as men- tioned in student passport)
  3. Work Experience letter(s). if any (On company letter head with candidate full name, designation, last drawn basic / gross salary, company address, contact information and company stamp).
    ICA may ask for latest issued within 1 month before or after student pass approval for verification.
  4. Name Change affidavit or Letter from Educational institution of previous study, if there is any difference in the names of student or parents in the documents submitted. The affidavit should in- clude document number or certificate number or serial number of certificates or documents re- ferred to.
  5. Photo (in white background) (Soft copy in JPEG 400*514 Pixel)
  6. Notarised (notary attested) copy of Highest Educational Certificate and mark sheet / tran- script.
  7. TT report of application fees.

Note: ICA may ask for Income tax returns of applicant or parents on some cases.

STAGE-3 – STUDENT PASS APPLICATION
  1. Student pass application are submitted via SOLAR.
  2. Normal processing time is 2 to 3 weeks. Some applications might take longer.
STAGE – 4 STUDENT CONTRACT & FEES PAYMENT
  1. For successful applicants the next stage is signing of student contract. A student contract is signed between the student and BITC.
  2. Payment of Course Fees
  3. Release of In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. Student can book one way air ticket and travel to Singapore using this document.
STAGE – 5 COMPLETION OF FORMALITIES FOR STUDENT PASS COLLECTION
  1. Student report to BITC and make arrangement for Medical Test.
  2. Student visit ICA to submit necessary documents including Medical Report and completes Bio-metrics. ICA issues student pass
  3. Student commences study at BITC.
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