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NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP Funding) is a training course fee benefit for NTUC members to defray the cost of unfunded course fee. This benefit is to encourage more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading.


NTUC members enjoy 50% funding course fee support for up to $500 per year (aged 40 years old and above) when they sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme).

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Who is eligible for UTAP?

Paid-up union membership before course commenced, throughout the whole course duration and at the point of claim

Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period

The course must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding

Applicants must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s) if there are any

UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion

List of Courses Eligible for UTAP

WSQ Courses

Branding Strategy for Campaign

AI-Powered Vertical Surface Maintenance

AI-Powered Horizontal Surface Maintenance

Conflict Management with Emotional Intelligence

Sales Closure

Present A Professional Image and Deliver Excellent Customer Service

Create Relevant and Pleasant Customer Experiences

ITEC Courses

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage with Exemptions

VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Diploma in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatment

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma In Holistic Massage

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma For Beauty Specialists

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma In Reflexology Treatments

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma In Nail Technology

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma In Aromatherapy Treatments

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate In Nail Art

VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate In Micro-Pigmentation Treatment

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate In Diet & Nutrition For Complementary Therapists

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Extended Diploma In Sports Massage

VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate In Lymphatic Drainage Massage

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate In Waxing

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate In Manicure And Pedicure

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate In Make-Up

VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate For Beauty Specialists

VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Award In Mental Health Awareness

Non-WSQ Courses

Meridian Facial Techniques: Bojin and Guasa Therapy

Meridian Body Techniques: Bojin and Guasa Therapy

Provide Prenatal Massage

Provide Post Natal Massage

Professional Eyelash Extension

BB Glow

Basic Hand Reflexology

Basic Foot Reflexology

Eldercare Massage

Eyeliner Embroidery

Face Threading

Full Body Massage with Oil

Full Body Massage without Oil

Lip Liner Embroidery

Mammary Glands Stimulation Massage

Perform Basic Hair Grooming

Post-Natal Special Nutrition Wellness Care

Provide Aromatherapy

Provide Basic Makeup

Provide Face and Body Waxing

Provide Facial Treatment

Provide Hot Stone Massage

Provide Infant Care

Provide Manicure & Pedicure

Provide Eyebrow Embroidery

Provide Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Provide Sport Massage

Smoky Eye Makeup Mastery

TCM Head Massage for Beginners

Therapeutic Massage for Pain Relief

Meridian & Five Viscera Wellness Tui Na

Train-the-Trainer

Le Art of Vin

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