City Farming Elementary

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, learners will have the ability to efficiently cultivate plants in various urban farming setups by implementing appropriate plant care and maintenance techniques, utilising the correct planting procedures.

 

For Whom

Individuals who are interested to set up a planting system in their living space. Workers who intend to make a career switch to agri-food sector.

 

Assumed Skills Knowledge / Entry Requirement

There is no pre-requisite in terms of prior working experience.

In order to understand and follow the course, learners must be:
• able to speak, listen, write, and read English at a minimum proficiency level of the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification Workplace Literacy Level (WPL) 4

 

Course Overview

LU 1. Introduction to Urban Farming.
LU 2. Workplace Safety
LU 3. Planting Procedures
LU 4. Plant Care and Maintenance

 

Duration

Total :16 hours (14 training hours + 2 assessment hours)

 

Teaching Method

Face to Face classroom training

 

Class size

20 pax

 

Course Attendance

100% for classroom and practical sessions

 

Assessment Advice / Mode of assessment

MCQ Written Assessment & Practical Assessment

 

Course Code

TGS-2023037782 (Validity -11109/2023 to 10/09/2025)

 

Funding Table

Type	Category of individuals
	Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents	Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above	SME-sponsored local employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens and  Singapore Permanent Residents)
	Funding Source
	SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline)	SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy	SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Course Fee	$300.00	$300.00	$300.00
SkillsFuture Funding	$150.00	$210.00	$210.00
Total Nett Fee	$150.00	$90.00	$90.00
GST (9% x $300)	$27.00	$27.00	$27.00
Total Fee Payable to Academy of Design Arts & Media Pte Ltd	$177.00	$117.00	$117.00

 

This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%..

*From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old) . Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.

If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.

 

Certification

Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillfuture Singapore (SSG).

 

Payment Modes
PayNow to UEN 201218814M
Bank Transfer/GIRO details as below:

• BANK NAME : United Overseas Bank Limited
• ACCOUNT NUMBER : 451-308-880-3
• ACCOUNT HOLDER : ACADEMY OF DESIGN ARTS & MEDIA PTE LTD
• BANK CODE : 7375
• BRANCH CODE : 001
• SWIFT CODE : UOVBSGSGXXX

Please remember to indicate booking number at the remarks column when payment is done by PayNow, Bank Transfer and/or GIRO.

All payment can be made on the day of course commencement at the reception counter. We do not accept foreign cheques and money orders.