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WSQ - Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller

WSQ - Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Embedded Systems Integration ICT-SYS-3001-1.1-1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
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 Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$400.00	$36.00	$236.00	$156.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

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

Course Code: TGS-2020506075

Post-Course Support

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.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
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

Final Assessment

Practical Performance (PP)
Oral Questioning (OQ)

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 (Kwok Wai Him) – 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 – Tan Woei Ming is an ACLP-certified trainer and data scientist with over a decade of experience in semiconductor analytics, AI, and embedded systems. He holds a Master’s in Intelligent Systems from NUS and a First-Class Honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from NTU. At Micron Semiconductor, he developed embedded systems and IoT-enabled cloud solutions, alongside Raspberry Pi and Arduino-based automation projects.

In his Arduino courses, Woei Ming introduces learners to microcontroller programming and hardware-software integration. His training emphasizes practical applications such as robotics, process monitoring, and IoT-driven automation. By combining academic research with industry projects, he ensures learners gain both theoretical insights and practical skills in electronics design.

Richard Wan – Richard Wan is an ACLP-certified lecturer with more than 40 years of experience in software, hardware, and embedded systems. A government scholar, he earned his Master’s in Computer Vision and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He co-founded Mediaring Ltd (SGX-listed) and E-Book Systems, and has taught extensively in Python, C/C++, embedded programming, and computer vision.

In his Arduino training, Richard focuses on embedded systems, programming, and circuit design. His sessions cover microcontroller coding, electronic interfacing, and practical IoT projects, preparing learners to design their own Arduino-based applications. With his deep technical expertise and entrepreneurial background, Richard provides learners with both foundational knowledge and innovative applications of Arduino.

Ken Yuen – Ken Yuen is an ACTA-certified trainer and STEM educator with more than 15 years of experience in embedded systems, IoT, and automation. He has conducted WSQ and SkillsFuture courses on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Node-RED, Python, and C programming, training both adults and students across more than 50 schools. As a technical consultant, he has also developed IoT-based SCADA and monitoring systems for semiconductor and industrial clients.

In his Arduino training, Ken emphasizes learner-friendly, hands-on experimentation. His sessions cover microcontroller setup, GPIO interfacing, and coding for sensors and actuators. By blending STEM education with real-world IoT applications, Ken ensures participants gain the confidence to design and deploy Arduino projects for both learning and workplace innovation.

Shahul Hameed Maricar – Shahul Hameed is an ACLP-certified trainer with over 10 years of experience in embedded systems, software integration, and multimedia applications. He has conducted WSQ and corporate training in Arduino, Micro:bit, Python, and JavaScript, as well as web and product design courses. With a background in laboratory research at NUS and curriculum development in STEM education, he has equipped learners from schools to professionals with applied technical skills.

In his Arduino training, Shahul focuses on making electronics design accessible for beginners. His sessions introduce circuit building, Arduino IDE programming, and prototyping exercises, enabling learners to build functional electronic projects. By combining his multidisciplinary expertise with a learner-centered approach, Shahul ensures participants can confidently apply Arduino to solve real-world problems.