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Handyman Courses

For any individual who is interested in picking up home repair DIY skills, this is for you. We design our Handyman courses to empower learners to acquire practical DIY skills applicable in any context, delivering the most significant impact through step-by-step concept understanding and hands-on activities. SkillsFuture and the National Silver Academy (NSA) heavily subsidise these courses.
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Available Courses

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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. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

* - 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. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

* - 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: 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 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & Eligibility
Note: Participants MUST POSSESS 1. BASIC ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE 2. A good set of repair skills including using basic tools like SOLDERING IRON and MULTIMETER, or 3. 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

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. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

* - 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. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

Handyman: Furniture & Fabric Fixes (FFF)

In this 7-hour course, participants will learn basic skills to fix common problems with their furniture and fabrics — basic wood repair, and hand and machine sewing to mend common fabrics. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

Handyman: Fabric Repair (Level 2) (SW2) NEW!

In this 7-hour course, we will introduce basic repair for various fabric types — replacing elastic bands, hemming, zipper, and other common repairs. Pre-requisite: Possess basic hand and machine sewing skills. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

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

In this 7-hour course, participants with basic wood furniture repair skills can further their knowledge — surface repairs, staining, and protective coating, focusing on minor furniture repairs. Pre-requisite: Possess basic woodworking in joining broken pieces and strengthening loose joints. 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
Duration
7 hours (10am – 5pm)
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

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 and fabrication 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 Duration: 14 Hours over 3 sessions (Session 1: 7h, Session 2: 2h online, Session 3: 5h).
Language
English
Duration
14 hours over 3 sessions
Fee & 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
$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

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.

Requirement for the class: Participants must possess Basic Computer Literacy, a smartphone with front and back cameras, and a laptop (Windows 10+/macOS 10.10+) with WhatsApp, Telegram and Zoom 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. Through experiential learning, this course will help you learn practical tips to enhance and maintain your mental well-being.
Language
English
Duration
7 hours (9am – 4pm)
Fee & Eligibility
$100 - Everyone $20 – SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above (after subsidy)
SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible for Singapore Citizens
National Silver Academy Subsidy
$80 subsidy for SG Citizens & PR aged 50 and above Balance $20 payable in Cash or by SkillsFuture Credit claim for eligible SG Citizens

Available dates

No upcoming dates at the moment — please check back soon.