Union Training Assistance Programme

More affordable learning? Yes please! From 1 April 2020, NTUC Members can make an upfront UTAP claim when signing up for selected NTUC LearningHub courses instead of doing so only after course completion.

What is Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)?

UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members/ NTUC Starter members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more members to go for skills upgrading and re-skilling. The NTUC Starter Membership gives youth aged 18 to 25 a head start in the workforce and supports their needs as they transition from school to work.

NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from $250 to $500. 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.

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:

1. NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must commence the course or complete the assessment within UTAP approved period.
2. 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.
3. NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must submit claims via UTAP system within 6 months after course/ assessment completion.
4. NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must not claim full funding through company sponsorship or other types of funding.
5. 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 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 to check the status of my UTAP application?

1. Log in to http://www.ntuc.org.sg/uportal 
2. Select “E-Services” and log in with Singpass or U Portal account
3. Click on ‘eStatement’ - you will be directed to a page where you can view your UTAP balance and UTAP transaction

Useful Info

To support your UTAP claim, you may be requested to submit a copy of your course certificate/tax invoice/tax receipt/statement of attendance via e-mail. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your supporting documents for audit checks when necessary. Before applying for UTAP, please ensure your training commences within the supported period. Application of UTAP on training that starts after the expiry date will be rejected. Only Ordinary Branch (OB), General Branch (GB) and OB/UCLUB members who are paying $117/year will be eligible.

Enquiry on UTAP Matters

Email: UTAP@e2i.com.sg

Website: https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg