Our Handyman courses are designed to enable learners to pick up various types of DIY skills that can be applied practically anywhere. The courses also aim to deliver the greatest impact through step-by-step concept understanding and hands-on activities.
These courses are heavily subsidised by SkillsFuture and National Silver Academy (NSA).
Which course are you interested in? Click on the respective buttons below for details.
Courses conducted in English:
Courses conducted in Mandarin:
In this 7-hour course, participants will gain a basic understanding of how appliances work and be able to identify electrical risks. They will also learn how to diagnose and make any necessary electrical repairs connected to that appliance. Gaining these practical technical skills will allow participants to stay relevant in present-day society where electronics consumption and occurrences of breakdown are only going to increase. Participants will also be able to serve the community and might potentially be able to find employment with these skills.
English
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
$190 – Everyone
$38 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $38 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens & PR
课程讲解:参与者将学习如何诊断和修复家用电器中的常见故障,如风扇,水壶,熨斗和吹风机。在修理设备时培养信心和机智。
华语、华文
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 小时 (10am – 5pm)
$190* – 全价
$38* – 本地公民或永久居民 50岁及以上 (减除NSA 补贴后)
*可使用 SkillsFuture Credit
In this 7-hour course, participants will learn how to replace lighting systems like conversion of regular lamps to LED lights. Participants will also learn to replace wall electrical outlets, run cabling, lamp fixtures, light switches. With these skills, participants can tackle most common home electrical repairs.
English
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
$190 – Everyone
$38 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $38 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens & PR
In this 7-hour course, participants will experience the use of power drills in home repairs of different materials. They will learn how to drill through wood tiles, metal, plastic and concrete. They will get to install fixtures and screws with wall plugs, replace tiles and patch concrete holes. Participants will also learn how to change various types of locks, install and adjust cabinet hinges. Learning these skills allow you to make simple repairs at home without waiting for and having to pay servicemen.
English
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
$190 – Everyone
$38 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $38 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens & PR
课程讲解:参与者将会学习非常管用的家居维修和保养。比如换门锁、调整橱柜铰链、安装墙壁装置、等等。不批再等锁匠!自己出动,又省钱,又省时间。
华语、华文
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 小时 (10am – 5pm)
$190* – 全价
$38* – 本地公民或永久居民 50岁及以上 (减除NSA 补贴后)
In this 7-hour course, participants will learn to tackle various plumbing problems like changing and maintaining faucets, clearing drainage chokes, installing faucet attachments, plastic pipe installations, toilet flush systems etc. Participants will learn to install fixtures in dry walls and learn the applications of adhesives. Learning these skills, participants will be able to tackle common plumbing challenges, install dry wall structures and fix things with adhesives.
English
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
$190 – Everyone
$38 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $38 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens & PR
In this 7-hour course, participants will learn to fix common problems with their furniture and fabric. This course teaches basic quality fixes for strengthening unstable furniture, replacing knobs and handles, installing new cabinet and drawer locks, fixing and adjusting hinges, refurbishing furniture surfaces, etc.
In the fabric repair, participants will learn basic skills to mend common types of fabric materials by learning basic skills in hand sewing, installing eyelets and other accessories, and other useful tools to mend bags, tents, attire, cushions, etc.
English
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
7 Hours (10am-5pm)
$190 – Everyone
$38 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $38 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizen & PR
In this 3-session course, participants will acquire the knowledge to use digital platforms to learn and communicate ideas, and be exposed to basic digital design skills in 3D design. Participants will find out how to use available free design tools to create useful products like gears, enclosures, simple gadgets, etc, and to fabricate what they have designed with a laser cutter and 3D printers.
English
Sessions 1 & 3: Community Lab @ UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
Session 2: Online via Zoom
14 Hours over 3 sessions
Session 1: 7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Session 2: 2 hours (7pm – 9pm)
Session 3: 5 hours (10am – 3pm)
$450 – Everyone
$90 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$360 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $90 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizen & PR
Requirement for the class
With the following apps and programs installed.
Discover how you can strengthen your mental resilience and well-being, which are important factors of successful ageing. Join us to learn about mental well-being and the common issues affecting it. In our daily lives, we may face stressors which affect our ability to experience life in a positive manner and could increase our vulnerability to mental health difficulties. Through experiential learning, this course will help you pick up practical tips to enhance and maintain your mental well-being.
English
Online class
7 Hours (9am-4pm)
$100 – Everyone
$20 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (post subsidy)
Fully/Partially claimable for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
$80 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above
Balance $20 payable in Cash, by PayNow or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens & PR
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Sustainable Living Lab Community
Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119,
1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
info@sustainablelivinglab.org