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Whether you’re home gardener, commercial grower, or just wanting to eat pesticides-free food , courses at The Living Centre provide the opportunity to learn important science-based farming and gardening skills.
For Courses under the SkillsFuture Claimable Category, individual Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from thegovernment to pay for full course fees.
Your company can also sent you to attend our courses and offset part of the course fees by using SSG Training Grant.
For other courses, we also accept PayNow, Interbank Transfer or Credit Card /Paypal.
Health Advisory : Strict Social Distancing Measures are observed in our Face-to-Face classes based on Guidelines from MOH. Some other classes are also conducted online.
This is an face-to-face workshop that will provide and equip you basic techniques of growing mushrooms in your apartment or flats, or house in Singapore context . Singapore climate conditions are very different from many other countries, and it is important for you to learn what skills you can apply in Singapore context.
Course Fees: SG$120 (early bird special today , you pay only SG$110)
(included SG$30 worth of Mushroom Kit to bring home during the workshop)
Overall savings of SG$45 !
Course Content:
FAQ:
(Health Advisory) -
For face-to-face classes, we have followed the guidelines by Ministry of Health on the measures required and the social distancing measures. All students will be required to use hand sanitizer and wear face mask through out the session. Hand Sanitizers and Anti-Bacterial soap are available within our premises.
Class Size is Small (10 students max).
From August 2020, we have moved to a larger classroom as well!
(1) Is the trainer good?
Ms Faith Foo has trained people in Singapore and from over 14 countries in applications of commercial farming, community and home gardening. She has also been invited as a key speaker at various key gardening events in Singapore such as Singapore Gardening Festival organised by Hort Park. She also works as a consultant for commercial farms. She is also involved in training local polytechnic lecturers who in turn train next generation of growers to enter the agricultural industry.
(2) Will I receive any training materials?
Yes, you will receive digital copies (pdf) of step-by-step guides and your trainer will teach you how to use these guides. You will also receive a growing mushroom kit worth SG$25!
(3) Will the trainer share where we can get good and affordable gardening supplies in Singapore?
Yes! We will train you how to be a smart and informed shopper! So that you do not get confused by the product offerings at commercial shops.
(4) Should I attend a face-to-face or online class?
Some of you prefer to attend an online class as you may be taking care of someone at home, or you feel more comfortable learning from home. A Face to Face will provide you with the ability to practice your skills with feedback from the trainer
(5) When is the closing date?
Once all the seats are full , we will close registration
(6) How do I register for the class?
Click on Red Registration button on this page
Event Date | 06-Feb-2021 (Sat) 9:30 am |
Event End Date | 06-Feb-2021 (Sat) 12:00 pm |
Course Fee | SG$120.00 |
This event is organised and conducted by | The Living Centre |
Language of Instruction | English |
Course Fee Payment Mode | You can use online Paypal/Credit or Debit Card , Interbank or PayNow Transfer. |
Location | The Living Centre (Training Room - Level 1) |
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