OCBC Silver Years

Empower yourselves with these courses provided by National Silver Academy (NSA)

NSA offers a wide range of learning opportunities for all. There are many courses to choose from the different categories. It includes Ageing and Life Skills, Finance and Business, Humanities, Media, Arts & Design and etc. The courses they provide not only create learning opportunities but also create the opportunity for you to socialise. We encourage you to sign up to widen your skills.

Here are 10 courses we recommend:

1. Travel Photography
   This course is led by Kris LeBoutellier, a former assignment photographer with National Geographic Traveller. A combination of class critique and shooting pictures 'on location' around Singapore, that teaches how to get a picture that tells a story.

   The class starts in October 2018.
   Registration begins in July 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $261.03.

2. 通过艺术探索我的人生旅程, My Life Journey Through Art Exploration
   Conducted in Mandarin, this course teaches you to capture one’s life journey using art instead of photos, to appreciate the benefits of self-expression. It helps to relax and express one’s emotion.

   The class starts in August 2018.
   Registration begins in April 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $64.80.

3. Read Faster! Memorise better! Think Clearer!
   This course improves your reading speed and memorisation. You will learn to use a powerful technique that will help you comprehend what you read and being able to think critically and creatively as and when required.

   Registration started in January 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $336.30.

4. Basic Counselling Skills
   This course will help you to identify the qualities of an effective para-counsellor. You will be taught on the use of appropriate questioning, probing and problem-solving techniques to help others.

   Fees payable for seniors will be $285.

5. Starting a Small Business
   This course provides you with practical aspects in start-up and operations. You will gain professional skills to start a small business and be your own boss.

   The class starts in July 2018 - Dec 2018.
   Registration is also from July 2018 to Dec 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $100.80.

6. Foreign Exchange Training Programme
   This course provides you with knowledge necessary to analyse, use and sell Foreign Exchange Products. You will also be introduced to techniques to hedge FX and money exposure.

   Fees payable for seniors will be $285.

7. Active Volunteering
   This course is a half day intensive and interactive workshop that provides an orientation and training programme for volunteers. As a volunteer, you also reap personal benefits and enhance your personal growth.

   The class starts in August 2018.
   Registration begins in April 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $27.

8. Nutritional Soups & Immunity Boost
   This course teaches you the techniques of making soups, and allows you to attain knowledge of various remedies to boost the immune system.

   The class starts in October 2018.
   Registration begins in September 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $70.68.

9. Therapeutic Dog Massage
   This course allows you to build and strengthen relationship with your dog. Once your dog realizes how good a massage feels, he’ll come to look forward to the treatment, and will associate you with being the one who provides it. This is a branch of alternative therapy that promotes health in dogs. At the same time, you will understand the basis of muscle injury and muscle stress.

   The class starts in October 2018.
   Registration begins in July 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $171.

10. Western Cooking Fundamentals
    This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to prepare Salads and dressings, Soups and Main Course dishes according to recipe.

    The class starts in October - December 2018.
    Registration begins in August 2018; fees payable for seniors will be $96.90.

Course schedules are subject to change by the respective course providers. For more information on the courses, please visit www.nsa.org.sg or call 6478 5029.