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NTUC UNION TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (UTAP)
Enjoy course subsidies as you upgrade to stay relevant in the job market.
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:
- NTUC member/ NTUC Starter member must commence the course or complete the 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.
Courses eligible for UTAP and/or SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
| Course Title | Effective Date | Expiry Date | Funding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Ladies Haircutting Course | 19-Mar-2025 | 31-Mar-2027 | UTAP + SFC |
| Men's Haircutting Course | 19-Mar-2025 | 31-Mar-2027 | UTAP + SFC |
| Certificate in Foundation Hairdressing | 19-Mar-2025 | 19-Mar-2025 | UTAP + SFC |
| Diploma in Comprehensive Hairdressing | 19-Mar-2025 | 19-Mar-2025 | UTAP only |
How to submit UTAP Claim?
Step 1: Check for UTAP supported courses.
Step 2: Register for course with training provider and attend training.
Step 3: Log in using Singpass and submit UTAP/UTAP-Lite claim within 6 months after course completion. Late claims will be rejected.
Application Process
Step 1: Submit course application to Kimage Hairdressing School.
Step 2: Attend course. Please keep your course certification, invoice and statement of attendance.
Step 3: After completing your course, apply for the UTAP through the U Portal account within 6 months from your course completion.
¹ Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes GST, registration fees, miscellaneous fees, etc.
