(144 Reviews)
This is an indepth course that will provide and equip you with industry and research proven techniques of growing leafy vegetables in soil within Singapore's weather using organic farming techniques.
You will receive learning resources (Vegetable seeds, vegetable seedlings, Planting medium, growing containers/pots, organic fertilizers etc) to kickstart your growing of leafy vegetables.
| Event Date | 22-Jan-2020 (Wed) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 22-Jan-2020 (Wed) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$198.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| Location | The Living Centre |
(405 Reviews)
This course provide participants with the knowledge and skills to understand hydroponics (soilless method) agriculture industry in Singapore. Awareness of basics of growing leafy vegetables in hydroponics will also be explored. You will learn important practical skills, including using scientic instruments for hydroponics, receive a basic hydroponics kit to kickstart your hydroponics, and also participate in a learning tour of a local hydroponics farm.
| Event Date | 08-Feb-2020 (Sat) 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 08-Feb-2020 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$198.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| Location | World Farm (Singapore) |
(22 Reviews)
This course provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming. You will learn important practical skills, including analysing Grow Lights , and its application in growing different types of crops
| Event Date | 29-Feb-2020 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 29-Feb-2020 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$300.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| Location | The Living Centre |
(36 Reviews)
This course provide participants with the intermediate knowledge and skills to apply hydroponics (soilless method) in growing of crops. You will learn important practical skills, including designing small or intermediate scale hydroponics.
| Event Date | 14-Mar-2020 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 14-Mar-2020 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$250.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| Location | The Living Centre |
(22 Reviews)
This course provide participants with the foundational knowledge and skills for indoor urban farming. You will learn important practical skills, including analysing Grow Lights , and its application in growing different types of crops
| Event Date | 28-Mar-2020 (Sat) 9:30 am |
| Event End Date | 28-Mar-2020 (Sat) 5:00 pm |
| Course Fee | SG$300.00 (Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use SkillsFuture credit to fund training fees) |
| Location | The Living Centre |
Skillsfuture Courses
People living in Singapore often look forward to develop deeper skills in farming and gardening. With concerns surround the issues of pesticides-laden food, interest in organic farming has become the latest trend of this fast-paced city life. The Living Centre provides in-depth training in organic farming approaches, in both soil-based and soil-less agriculture. Our SkillsFuture courses in Singapore offer the best routes for outdoor and indoor farming, which includes research-based approaches in both theory and practical skills in gardening and farming. SkillsFuture funding is available to Singaporeans aged 25 and above. We will teach you how to grow different crops in a challenging hot climate Singapore successfully. For growers wanting to grow plants indoor, our centre was also the first to offer in-depth practical training High Tech Indoor Farming course with the use of Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting (PFAL) technology. For greenhouses and outdoor gardens, you will learn detailed knowledge about the type of soil well suited for growing plants in the challenging climate of Singapore and Asia. We conduct courses in different area of specialisation based on your specific interests in gardening and farming. All you need to do is visit our website and register for the course which you want to attend.