Home Fixes 101 For Adults On The Autism Spectrum

In this course, participants on the autism spectrum will gain the skills and confidence to perform common household repairs. Step-by-step guidance will be provided to support participants in learning strategies to resolve practical tasks such as minor plumbing issues, basic aircon maintenance and changing light bulbs safely. Clear demonstration and opportunities for hands-on practice will enable participants to feel more comfortable and confident with basic home fixes.

Whether you're living independently or just want to feel more competent around the house, this beginner-friendly course will teach you essential home repair skills that can make everyday life easier.

Topics:

• Fixing minor plumbing issues
• Changing light bulbs
• Patching small holes in walls
• Hanging pictures
• Basic aircon maintenance

• Know different types of basic household repairs
• Perform simple repairs
• Develop foundational independent living skills in the areas of essential home repair skills

• Currently in employment or actively seeking for employment
• Able to learn in a classroom setting with other learners
• Able to follow group instructions
• Able to request for help when needed

In-Person
Blk 524 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, #01-4132, Singapore 560524

Minimum number of 6 learners required to start a class.

Persons on the Autism Spectrum

Full fee: S$245.25 per participant
After Grant: *S$31.50 per participant
*Balance fees claimable using SkillsFuture Credits or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

(inclusive of GST and handout materials)

SG Enable Training Grant:

• Applicable for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 16 years and above.
• Not pursuing full-time education or enrolled in any government or Special Education school.
• Course fee funding is only available for eligible persons with disabilities.
• The disabilities supported are: physical disability, sensory disability, intellectual disability and developmental disability.
• Registered as a Person with Disability (PWD) with SG Enable.
• Must attend all training sessions.

ARC(S) will follow up with an email to request for the following documents:

• Letter of Undertaking ⬅ click to download
• Proof of Disability:
• Persons with Disability Concession Card.
• Proof of membership with a disability Social Service Agency (SSA).
• SPED School leaving/graduating certificate.
• A doctor's memo certifying permanent disability.

SkillsFuture Credit:

• For all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above.
• S$500 opening SkillsFuture Credit does not expire.
• A one-time top-up of $500 was provided to those aged 25 and above in 2020. This top-up will expire at the end of 2025.

Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

• A PSEA account will be opened for Singapore Citizens who have a balance in either their:
• Child Development Account (CDA) in the year they turn 13 years old.
• Edusave Account in the year they turn 17 years old, or no longer studying in an MOE-funded school, whichever is later.
• The account holder's PSEA will be closed around the middle of the year in which they turn 31.