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Retirement creates the perfect opportunity to pursue long-standing interests. This was proven to be true for 62-year-old Boon Huat. A former senior manager in the motor vehicle industry, retiree Boon Huat decided to utilise the extra time he had to explore his interest in coffee. An avid coffee drinker, he was always keen to learn more about how to perfect the art of brewing a good cup of coffee. Thus, he enrolled in the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Provide Speciality Coffee Service and WSQ Prepare and Serve Local Hot and Cold Beverage courses at NTUC LearningHub.  

Through the courses, Boon Huat was enlightened on the different brewery skills needed to make a wide range of hot and cold beverages with consistency and serving the beverages. He was able to seamlessly ride through the course and with the support of his seasoned trainers, enabling him to successfully complete the two courses.  

The course did not just fulfill his interest to expand his horizons, but it paved the way to a career in a new industry. As a naturally driven person, Boon Huat readily grabbed the opportunity when he was offered a job in the food services industry. Today, he works as a barista where he not only brews coffee for his patrons but also serves them sandwiches and toasts, putting his newly acquired knowledge to practice.  

“Through the course, I now have a wider knowledge of coffee and coffee brewing skills. I have definitely been able to apply what I have learned from the course and have been able to brew better coffee with more practice. I am excited for what this new career and industry brings.” 

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