Handyman: Electrical Appliance Repair (EAR)

In this 7-hour course, participants will gain a basic understanding of the basic electrical theory & safety, the use of current repair tools and equipment, and how appliances work. They will also learn to diagnose and make necessary repairs to appliances. These practical technical skills will allow participants to stay relevant to modern electronics and their repair methods.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- develop more in-depth understanding of their electrical appliances
- appreciate the importance to ensure safety when using/working on electrical appliance
- use basic electrical tools properly
- perform basic diagnosis and Repair on their faulty electrical appliances

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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* - Mandarin-assisted facilitation:
We will provide course notes in Chinese, and a Mandarin-speaking support facilitator will be in the class. Please note that the class will be conducted in English.

授课语言：英语，备有中文讲义，现场会有通晓华语之助理，解答有关课程与实习上的问题

Handyman: Home Electrical Repair (HER)

In this 7-hour course, participants will learn how to convert regular lamps to LED lights. Participants will also learn to replace wall electrical outlets, install common electrical fixtures and switches. With these skills, participants can tackle the most common home electrical repairs.

At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Carry out home electrical repairs safely
- Use proper tools for electrical repairs
- Repair Home electrical fixtures, lights, switches, sockets, etc
- Convert old type lamps to LED

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Handyman: Basic Electronic Repair (BER) NEW!

In this 7-hour course, participants will learn how to identify electronic components, test their integrity, purchase these components and replace them. This is the basic course into the workings of various types of electronic components used in various electronics found in household appliances and devices. This course prepares the participant to pick up more focused repairs for future higher-level courses.

At the end of the course, participants shall:
• be able to identify basic electronic circuitry and components
• be able to check the integrity of basic electronic components
• be able to diagnose basic electronic circuits
• be able to identify faulty components
• be able to repair a basic electronic board

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility

Note: Participants must possess basic electrical knowledge and a good set of repair skills including using basic tools like solder irons and multimeters or have completed Electrical Appliance Repair course

$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Handyman: Home Repair & Maintenance (HRM)

In this 7-hour course, participants will get to learn how to tackle common repairs found in their homes. The course will cover drilling of various materials, install fixtures, replace tiles, change locks and adjust cabinet hinges. Learning these skills will not only save money but guarantees the quality of the repair.

At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Use power drill on various materials
- Change different types of door locks
- Replace broken tiles
- Fix and adjust cabinet hinges

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
__________________________________________________

* - Mandarin-assisted facilitation:
We will provide course notes in Chinese, and a Mandarin-speaking support facilitator will be in the class. Please note that the class will be conducted in English.

授课语言：英语，备有中文讲义，现场会有通晓华语之助理，解答有关课程与实习上的问题

Handyman: Plumbing, Drywall & Adhesives (PDA)

In this 7-hour course, participants will learn to tackle plumbing and drywall issues, and how to apply different adhesives effectively. The participant will learn skills to change and maintain faucets, clearing drainage chokes, installing faucet attachments, etc. Participants will learn to install fixtures on dry walls and learn the proper applications of adhesives.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- ensure safety while working
- Fix basic plumbing
- Repair and install faucets
- Install/Fix fixtures on to drywalls
- Proper use of adhesives

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
City Sprouts, 102 Henderson Road, Singapore 159562
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Handyman: Furniture & Fabric Fixes (FFF)

In this 7-hour course, participants will learn basic skills to fix common problems with their furniture and fabrics.
Furniture repair, you will learn basic wood repair skills that can be used to fix breaks in wooden furniture, replacing knobs and handles, filling dents and gaps, strengthening furniture joints, etc.
Fabric repair, you will learn basic skills in hand and machine sewing to mend common types of fabric. These skills can be applied to repair bags, tents, attire, cushions, etc.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Sew basic hand stitches, buttons and accessories
- Use basic sewing machine functions
- Wood joining
- Fill dents and gaps
- Strengthen shaky joints

Language
English

Venue
Innovation Lab@UWCSEA, 1 Tampines Street 73 #B1-D119, Singapore 528704
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Handyman: Fabric Repair (Level 2) (SW2) NEW!

In this 7-hour course, we will introduce basic repair for various fabric types. These include replacing elastic bands, hemming, zipper, and other common repairs. With these skills, learners can apply basic hand and machine sewing skills to fix common problems with everyday fabric. They will gain in-depth knowledge about selecting fabric accessories and using the various features of a sewing machine.

Pre-requisite: Possess basic hand and machine sewing skills including back, blanket, slip and whip stitches, and straight/zigzag machine sewing stitches. Those who have completed "Furniture & Fabric Fixes Course" will have the proper skills to attend this course.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• use the different sewing machine functions
• use various methods to fix fabric accessories like zips, eyelets, etc
• learn how to use machine sewing to replace elastic bands, darning, hemming, etc

Language
English

Venue
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility

Note: Participants need to have basic Fabric Repair knowledge or have completed the Furniture and Fabric Fixes course

$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
__________________________________________________

Handyman: Furniture Repair (Level 2) (FF2) NEW!

In this 7-hour course, participants with basic wood furniture repair skills can further their knowledge to cover more innovative types of repairs. We will cover surface repairs, staining, and protective coating, focusing on minor furniture repairs. By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply basic wood repair skills to fix common furniture damages.

Pre-requisite: Possess basic woodworking in joining broken pieces and strengthening loose joints. Those who have completed "Furniture Fabric Fixes Course" will have the proper skills to attend this course.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• do basic surface repairs with staining and protective coating
• better finish of repaired wooden furniture
• apply basic skills to fix common problems of wooden furniture

Language
English

Venue
Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574

Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)

Fee and Eligibility

Note: Participants should possess basic woodworking skills or have completed Furniture and Fabric Fixes course

$190 + $17.10 (9% GST) = $207.10 - Everyone
$38 + $17.10 = $55.10 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$152 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $55.10 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
__________________________________________________

Handyman: Digital Readiness & Production (DRP)

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 learn how to use accessible design tools to create useful products like gears, enclosures, simple gadgets, etc., and to fabricate what they have designed with 3D printers.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Use up-to-date communication tools
- Learn to reverse engineer components using 3D design tools
- Learn to manufacture designed parts using 3D printer

Language
English

Venue
Sessions 1 & 3: Climate Lab, Pines Ind. Bldg 240 Macpherson Rd #03-02, Singapore 348574
Session 2: Online via Zoom

Duration
14 Hours over 3 sessions

• Session 1: 7 hours (10am – 5pm)
• Session 2: 2 hours (7pm – 9pm)
• Session 3: 5 hours (10am – 3pm)

Fee and Eligibility
$450 + $40.50 (9% GST) = $490.50 - Everyone
$90 + $40.50 = $130.50 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy) 

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens Only

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$360 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $130.50 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens
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Requirement for the class
Participants must possess Basic Computer Literacy, as well as the following equipment (will NOT be provided by organiser):

• Smartphone with front and back cameras
• Laptop (running Windows 10 and above, or Mac OS 10.10 and above) equipped with a mouse with scroll wheel and with the following apps/programs installed:

Mental Well-Being: Riding The Waves Of Change Smiling (MWB)

Discover how to strengthen your mental resilience and well-being, which are essential for successful ageing. Join us to learn about mental well-being and the common issues affecting it. In our daily lives, we may face stressors that affect our ability to experience life positively and could increase our vulnerability to mental health difficulties. Through experiential learning, this course will help you learn practical tips to enhance and maintain your mental well-being.

Language
English

Venue
Online class

Duration
7 hours (9am – 4pm)

Fee and Eligibility $100 - Everyone
$20 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy)

SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens

National Silver Academy Subsidy Eligibility
$80 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above

Balance $20 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens