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HANDYMAN
For any individual who are interested to pick up home repair DIY skills, this is for you.
Our Handyman courses are designed to enable learners to learn various types of DIY that can be applied practically anywhere. It also aims to deliver the greatest impact through a step-by-step concept understanding and hands-on activities. These courses are heavily subsidized by SkillsFuture and National Silver Academy (NSA).
General Information
Provider
Sustainable Living Lab (SL2)
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, (S)528704
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
(Refer to the course section below)
Language
English
Contact
SMS to
+65 9466 1315
Whatsapp to
+65 9466 1315
National Silver Academy Subsidy
Seniors (aged 50 and above) who Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are able to enjoy 80% subsidy
(Refer to the course section below)
Use SkillsFuture to cover balance amount for eligible Singapore Citizens
Fees & Eligibility
Everyone are welcome.
Fees differ according to courses
(Refer to the course section below)
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Fully / Partially Claimable for All Eligible Singapore Citizens
Course Programs Available
Handyman
Electrical Appliance Repair
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.
Language
English and Mandarin (selected classes)
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee and Eligibility
$203.30 w/GST – Everyone
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Click on Waiting List to register your interest on our on the waiting list.
Handyman
Home Electrical Repairs
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.
Language
English
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee and Eligibility
$203.30 w/GST – Everyone
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Click on Waiting List to register your interest on our on the waiting list.
Handyman
Home Repairs & Maintenance
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.
Language
English and Mandarin (selected classes)
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee and Eligibility
$203.30 w/GST – Everyone
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Handyman
Plumbing, Drywall & Adhesives
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.
Language
English
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee and Eligibility
$203.30 w/GST – Everyone
$51.30 w/GST – SG Citizens & PR >50 years old (Post Subsidy)
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Balance $51.30 in Cash/SkillsFuture Claim for eligible SG Citizens
Handyman
Furniture& Fabric Fixes
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.
Language
English
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
7 Hours (10am-5pm)
Fee and Eligibility
$203.30 w/GST – Everyone
$51.30 w/GST – SG Citizens & PR >50 years old (Post Subsidy)
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Balance $ 51.50 in Cash/SkillsFuture Claim for eligible SG Citizen
Handyman
Digital Literacy & Production
In this 3 Sessions of total 14-hour course, participants will achieve the following:
1. Learn to use digital platforms to learn and communicate ideas
2. Learn basic digital design skills in 3D design
3. Learn to use available free design tools to create useful products like gears, enclosures, simple gadgets, etc.
4. Learn to send files and print to laser cutter and 3D printers successfully.
Language
English
Venue
Community Lab @ UWCSEA, #B1-D119, 1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Duration
3 Sessions (Total 14 Hours)
Lesson 1 Onsite : 10am – 5pm
Lesson 2 Online : Scheduled for 3 hours
Lesson 3 Onsite : Scheduled for 4 hours
Fee and Eligibility
$481.50 w/GST – Everyone
$121.50 w/GST – SG Citizens & PR >50 years old (Post Subsidy)
SkillsFuture Eligibility
Full/Partial Claim for eligible Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Grant Eligibility
$360 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR >50 years old.
Balance $121.50 in Cash/SkillsFuture Claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Address
Sustainable Living Lab Community
Lab@UWCSEA, #B1-D119,
1 Tampines Street 73, 528704
Contact
info@sustainablelivinglab.org
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