NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

What is the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)?

UTAP is a training benefit designed to help NTUC members and NTUC Starter members offset their training costs. It encourages members to upgrade their skills and pursue reskilling opportunities. The NTUC Starter Membership supports youth aged 18 to 25 as they transition from school to the workforce. 

NTUC members can receive 50% support on unfunded course fees, up to $250 per year for UTAP-supported courses. 

Members aged 40 and above enjoy increased funding support of up to $500 per year. 

NTUC Starter members can claim 50% support on unfunded course fees, up to $200 per year.


Here’s an example of how you can utilise UTAP for our WSET Courses:

	NTUC UNION MEMBER Below 40 Years Old	NTUC UNION MEMBER 40 Years Old & Above	NTUC STARTER MEMBER 18-25 Years Old
WSET LEVEL 1 Award In Wines WSET LEVEL 1 Award In Sake	Course Fee: $490 UTAP funding: $245 (50% of course fee)	Course Fee: $490 UTAP funding: $245 (50% of course fee)	Course Fee: $490 UTAP funding: $200 (40% of course fee)
WSET LEVEL 2 Award In Wines WSET LEVEL 2 Award In Sake	Course Fee: $1090 UTAP funding: $250 (33% of course fee)	Course Fee: $1090 UTAP funding: $500 (46% of course fee)	Course Fee: $1090 UTAP funding: $200 (18% of course fee)
WSET LEVEL 3 Award In Wines WSET LEVEL 3 Award In Sake	Course Fee: $2300 UTAP funding: $250 (11% of course fee)	Course Fee: $2300 UTAP funding: $500 (22% of course fee)	Course Fee: $2300 UTAP funding: $200 (7% of course fee)

Who Can Apply?

All NTUC and NTUC Starter members can apply for UTAP provided they meet the following criteria:

✔ The course must commence or be completed by 30 March 2027

✔ The member must submit a WSET certificate as proof of completion of the course with a minimum of 75% attendance.

✔ Claims must be submitted via the UTAP system within 6 months of course completion.

✔ The NTUC Union membership must be active before the course begins, throughout its duration, and at the time of claim submission.
✔ The member must not have received full funding through company sponsorship or other grants.

How to Submit a UTAP Claim?

1️⃣ Check for UTAP-supported courses.

2️⃣ Register for the course with a training provider and attend the training.

3️⃣ Log in with Singpass and submit your NTUC UTAP claim within 6 months of course completion.

Click Here To Start Your NTUC UTAP Claim Download UTAP Claim Guide

How do I sign up for NTUC Union Member?​

Click here to sign up for as low as $9/month and receive a $20 NTUC voucher!

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