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WSQ - Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller

Sessions 1 day
Duration 8 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment 1 hr

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

TSC Title: Embedded Systems Integration
TSC Code: ICT-SYS-3001-1.1-1 TSC

By. the end of the course, learners will be able to

LO1: Analyse real life applications using Arduino microcontroller
LO2: Implement basic electrical circuits using Arduino microcontroller
LO3: Apply Arduino microcontroller to analogue sensors and transducers
LO4: Apply Arduino microcontroller to digital sensors and transducers
LO5: Implement actuators with Arduino microcontroller

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Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller

Course Code: TGS-2020506075

WSQ
SkillsFuture Credit
PSEA
SFEC
Absentee Payroll
MCES

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Ready to bring robots to life? Our course on Embedded System Integration with Arduino focuses exclusively on robotics applications. Get hands-on experience programming Arduino microcontrollers, integrating sensors, and designing control systems. From basic tasks like movement and obstacle detection to more complex functions like automated decision-making, this course offers a robust foundation for building your own robotic systems.

But there’s more! Dive deeper into advanced control algorithms and state-of-the-art sensor fusion techniques that can make your robots smarter and more autonomous. Whether you're interested in building service robots, automated manufacturing systems, or even robotic art installations, this course equips you with the skills to design and implement sophisticated robotic solutions. By mastering these techniques, you’ll become a sought-after talent in the rapidly expanding field of robotics.

Note that the Arduino kit is used for the training. The course fee does not include the kit.

Full Fee $400.00 Before GST

GST $36.00 9% of fee

Baseline Nett $236.00 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded

MCES / SME Nett $156.00 SG age 40+ · 70% funded

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2020506075)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us.

Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

Course Details

Topic 1: Introduction of Embedded Systems

Overview of Embedded Systems

Applications of Embedded Systems

Introduction to Arduino Microcontroller

Serial Communication

Topic 2: Introduction to Basic Electronics

Basic Electronics Concepts

Digital Input/Output

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

Topic 3: Analog Sensors and Transducers

Overview of Analog Sensors and Transducers

Analog Input/Output

Servo Control

Topic 4: Digital Sensors and Transductors

Overview of Digital Sensors and Transducers

Light Activation by Motion Detection

Topic 5: Actuators

Overview of Actuator Networks

Stepper Motor Control

Practical Exam
Oral Questioning

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You can download and install the following software:

Arduino IDE

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of age 21 and above
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal
The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Embedded Systems Engineer
Hardware Developer
IoT (Internet of Things) Developer
Robotics Engineer
Firmware Developer
Electronics Designer
Automation Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
DIY Maker and Hobbyist
Prototyping Specialist
Mechatronics Engineer
Industrial Automation Specialist
Smart Device Designer
Sensor Systems Developer
Wearable Tech Developer

Trainers

Ferris Kwok is an ACTA-certified trainer and electronic prototyping specialist with more than 30 years of experience in electronics, coding, and robotics. As founder of 3E Gadgets, he has delivered engineering solutions for commercial clients including Changi Airport and the Singapore Science Centre. He has also represented Singapore at Maker Faire events globally, showcasing his expertise in electronics innovation and education.
In his Arduino training, Ferris emphasizes practical, hands-on prototyping. His sessions guide learners through circuit design, sensor integration, and microcontroller programming, ensuring they can confidently design and build electronic projects. With his strong industry and maker community background, Ferris empowers participants to bridge theory with real-world applications.

Tan Woei Ming is an accomplished data scientist and AI engineer with over 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven innovation. Holding a Master’s in Intelligent Systems from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a First-Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NTU, he has led AI initiatives in predictive analytics, automation, and process optimization across the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. His expertise lies in translating complex AI technologies into practical business applications, enabling organizations to innovate through data insights and intelligent automation.

Richard Wan is an ACLP-certified lecturer and software consultant with over 40 years of experience in software and hardware development, spanning AI, computer vision, and machine learning. He began his programming career with 8-bit computing in the late 1970s and went on to earn his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Computer Vision) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His professional contributions include co-founding multiple high-tech companies, pioneering digital publishing technologies, and leading AI-driven software development in healthcare, defense, and manufacturing. Richard has taught a wide range of technical courses, including machine learning with Scikit-Learn, deep learning with TensorFlow and PyTorch, and computer vision with OpenCV. In predictive analytics, he emphasizes the use of PyTorch for building deep learning models that can forecast trends, detect anomalies, and classify outcomes. His teaching approach blends decades of hands-on development with structured, beginner-friendly instruction, equipping learners with practical skills to transform data into prediction.

Ken Yuen is an ACTA-certified adult educator specializing in STEM education, IoT systems, and programming. With a background in electrical and electronics engineering from NTU, he has conducted WSQ and SkillsFuture courses in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Jetson Nano, and Python. He is also a registered MOE instructor, having taught coding and robotics programs in over 50 schools, equipping students and professionals alike with practical IoT and programming skills. In his IoT courses, Ken focuses on hands-on experimentation with microcontrollers, sensors, and automation systems. His prior experience as a Technical Consultant at Anson Engineering saw him develop IoT-based SCADA and temperature monitoring systems for industrial applications, giving him strong industry insight. By blending educational expertise with technical project experience, Ken ensures learners develop the confidence to build, test, and apply IoT solutions in real-world contexts.

Shahul Hameed Maricar is a certified ACLP trainer and MOE instructor with over a decade of experience in systems integration, product design, and technical training. His career spans multidisciplinary expertise in 3D art, mechatronics, embedded systems, and industrial design, where he has delivered impactful solutions in both academic and corporate settings. With deep technical skills in 3D design software such as Blender and Fusion 360, as well as programming in Python, JavaScript, and C++, Shahul integrates both digital and physical product development in his teaching.