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Last Updated: 12 Jan 2026

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts (2 years)

Fire up your taste buds with the Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts course! Learn to cook exciting cuisines using a wide variety of halal and non-halal ingredients such as beef, chicken, pork, game meat, fish and seafood, vegetables and alcohol with various cooking techniques such as braising, steaming, frying and sous vide.

ITE College West
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELB4-A net aggregate
ITE College West
V3716 - 30

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2CA and applies to all colleges.

Applicants have to pass a pre-admission medical examination.

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Course details

Field of studyHospitality
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts

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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
SubjectGrade
English Language1-7

Any 2 other subjects

    		1-8

    Internship

    Internship duration6 months

    Career prospects

    Higher Nitec in Culinary Arts graduates are employed in cafes, hotels and restaurants. Some of the job titles held include Senior Cook and Demi Chef.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

    You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.