The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is supported by the NTUC-Education and Training Fund (NETF) to help our NTUC members in skills upgrading and re-skilling. NTUC members can enjoy the following course fee support – (i) Below 40 years old can receive up to $250 per year, and (ii) 40 years old and above can receive up to $500 per year.
NTUC Starter members can enjoy course fee support of $200 per qualifying member per year under UTAP-Lite.
What is UTAP?
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading.
Did you know?
NTUC members aged 40 and above will get an increase in funding support from $250 to $500*. NTUC Starter members will enjoy course fee support of $200 per year.
*This applies to courses attended from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025.
How to apply for UTAP?
Step 1: Check for UTAP supported courses.
Step 2: Register for course with training provider and attend training. For course information and enrolment, please contact the training provider.
Step 3: Log in using Singpass and submit UTAP/UTAP-Lite claim within 6 months after course completion. Late claims will be rejected.
How much is the grant?
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support* for up to $250 per year when you attend courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 years and above enjoy up to $500 per year, for courses commencing from 1 July 2020 to 31 Dec 2025. NTUC Starter members can enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $200 per year when you attend courses supported under UTAP.
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy.
How does it work?
Here’s an example of how you can utilise UTAP:
WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health
| Course Fees | $2000 |
| Government Subsidy (Up to 90% of course fee) |
$1,800 |
| Total Fees Payable | $200 |
|---|---|
| UTAP Funding (50% of course fee payable after Government Subsidy) |
$100 |
| You Pay | $100 |
Funding amount may vary and is for illustration purposes only.
Who can apply?
All NTUC members and NTUC Starter members can apply for UTAP and UTAP-Lite respectively. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible for UTAP/ UTAP-Lite:
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must commence the course or complete the standalone assessment within UTAP approved period.
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must submit either certificate of completion of training and assessment or training attendance sheets showing at least 75% attendance for the course(s) and sit for all prescribed examination(s) if any.
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must submit claims via UTAP system within 6 months after course/ assessment completion.
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must not claim full funding through company sponsorship or other types of funding.
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must have paid-up NTUC membership before course/ assessment commencement, throughout the entire course/ assessment duration and at the point of claim.
How do I check my NTUC membership status?
You can check your NTUC Union Membership status via the following platforms:
- Nicole (Virtual assistant)
Chat with Nicole to inquire about your NTUC Union Membership status. - MyNTUC app
Click on the QR code icon on the top right corner > click “View membership info”
How do I check my NTUC Starter membership status?
Login to https://starter.ntuc.org.sg to check on your membership status. For further membership enquiries, please write in to [email protected].
Note:
Before applying for UTAP/ UTAP-Lite, please ensure your training commences within the UTAP approved period. Application of UTAP/ UTAP-Lite on training that starts after the expiry date will be rejected.
NTUC members who are paying full membership fees will be eligible for UTAP. This includes Ordinary Branch members and General Branch members of affiliated trade unions, members of Associate Affiliates of the Congress, members of U Associates and members of the Labour Movement Communities. NTUC Starter members who are paying Starter membership fees will be eligible for UTAP-Lite.
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What is NETF Collaborative Fund (NCF)?
NCF aims to provide training support to unionised companies (including Managed General Branch (MGB) or equivalent companies that signed Form B) which send employees who are NTUC members for training to enhance employment and employability.
How much is the grant?
- NCF provides 50% unfunded course fees support for unionised companies (capped at $250/member/year) for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
- A unionised company can be supported up to $50,000 of training funds per year from 1 May 2020 to 31 December 2025.
How does NCF Work?
| Course A | Course Fees |
|---|---|
| Full Course Fee | S$1,000 |
| After 70% SkillsFuture Funding for SC/PR | $300 |
| NCF 50% of unfunded course fee capped at $250/member/year |
$150 |
| Fee payable by Company | $150 |
Funding amount may vary and is for illustration purposes only.
NCF Qualifying Criteria
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For more information
visit us at:
Hotline: (65) 6213 8008
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal/programmes/union-training-assistance-programme
