Frequently Asked Questions

General

You may register for the course of your choice through our website here. Alternatively, you may contact us at tel 67375761 during office hours or drop us a note at ‘Contact Us‘ page for us to contact you. You may also reach us on WhatsApp.

For Course Fee Funding available for self-sponsored individuals please refer to the information on SSG website here

For Course Fee Funding and Absentee Payroll Funding available for employers who sponsor employees for training, please refer to the information on SSG website here

Payment from individual client is only collected when course is confirmed to start while corporate clients are billed a week after course completion. There is ample time for learner to consider carefully before making the payment.

Refund is given if the course applied for is rescheduled and learner is not able to attend at other available schedules. For corporate clients, it occurs when an appeal for training grant is approved after full fees have been paid. In other cases, refund is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Refunds for payments regarding course fees are processed and followed up within 14 days.

If due to valid reasons learner is not able to attend the training, there are other schedules and courses that learner can consider to transfer to. However, such transfer may not be feasible if less than a week’s notice is given.

With effect from 1 Oct 2015, learners who do not attain a ‘Competent’ status for WSQ courses, they will not qualify for Training Grant or subsidies. For IT courses, these learners need to inform the trainer if they wish to accept the outcome, request for retest or retraining. For the latter 2 choices, our Customer Service Personnel will get contact them to make the necessary arrangements. Retests have to be taken within 2 weeks of the first assessment. There are charges involved for retest and retraining.

For softskill courses, learners with a ‘Not Yet Competent’ status will indicate in their assessment document if they accept the outcome or wish to appeal. Our Management will review each case for appeal and keep the learner informed of the outcome. Similarly, there are charges for re-assessment and retraining.

If learner chooses to accept the outcome, he or she will have to make the balance payment since only NET fee was collected beforehand for self-sponsored learners. For corporate clients, they will be billed the full amount accordingly.

You may wish to refer to SSG’s Skills Framework to help you in charting your personal development plan at the SSG website.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at tel 67375761 during office hours if you need assistance.

Corporate Training

James Cook Institute (formerly Eagle Infotech) is a Registered Training Provider (RTP) with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), with over three decades of expertise in advancing Singapore’s workforce capabilities. Our core commitment lies in providing excellent training to unlock our learners’ vast potential, ensuring personal and professional growth. We collaborate with industry experts to design courses with practical real-world applicability. Our WSQ courses strictly adhere to the WSQ Skills Framework.

We are located at 150 Orchard Rd, #06-14, Singapore 238841

Yes, we are able to conduct the training as an in-house programme where all learners are from your organisation. Training will be conducted face-to-face (classroom) at your office premises (training room). The training schedule and date can be aligned with your staff’s availability.

If your company can provide the space and logistics, we can facilitate the training on-site. The minimum number of participants for in-house training varies depending on the course, so please contact us for specific details at [email protected]

Yes, our training programmes can be fully customised to align with your organisation’s goals and requirements. We offer flexible training solutions to meet the unique needs of different industries and business sizes.

  1. Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding is a grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for certifiable skills training. AP is funded based on the actual number of hours attended by the trainee.
  2. SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit – Eligible employers can receive a one-off $10,000 SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs for supportable initiatives, over and above the support levels of existing schemes.
  3. SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit – Eligible employers can receive a one-off $10,000 SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs for supportable initiatives, over and above the support levels of existing schemes.
  4. Training Commitment Award (TCA) encourages sustained, productive training. Cash awards are given to encourage eligible workers to undergo sustained training

SkillsFuture Credit

Introduced in 2015, all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above received an opening credit of $500. You can make use of the SkillsFuture Credit to deepen your existing skills or reskill into new areas outside of your current field.

Click here for more information on SFC.

All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above

  • For all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above S$500 opening SkillsFuture Credit does not expire.
  • A one-time top-up of $500 was provided to those aged 25 and above in 2020. This top-up will expire at the end of 2025. Can be used for a wide range of SkillsFuture Credit-eligible courses

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can enjoy an upfront SkillsFuture subsidy of up to 70% on courses offered by SSG-appointed Training Providers.

EligibilityFunding Support
Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents (21 to 39 years old)Up to 50% of course fees
Singapore Citizens (40 years old & above)Up to 70% of course fees
  1. Complete the online registration form for your chosen course.
  2. Receive an invoice for the course fee from James Cook Institute
  3. Use the invoice to offset course fees with your SkillsFuture Credits on the MySkillsFuture portal
  4. Any remaining balance can be paid directly to James Cook Institute.
 

For WSQ-accredited courses at James Cook Institute, trainees qualify for the SSG training grant by meeting a minimum of 75% attendance and successfully passing the required assessment.

  • Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) – If you’re under 30 and have unused funds in your PSEA, you can use these to offset SkillsFuture course fees. Any remaining PSEA balance will be transferred to your CPF account when you turn 30. Check your PSEA balance here.
  • NTUC UTAP – NTUC UTAP members have up to 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 each year, for courses supported by UTAP. This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

UTAP is a training benefit designed to help NTUC members offset their training costs, encouraging them to pursue skills upgrading.

NTUC members can enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support, capped at $250 per year, for courses approved under UTAP. For members aged 40 and above, the funding support increases to $500 annually.

  • Learners must be an NTUC member with paid-up union membership before the course commencement, throughout 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
  • Course must not be funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above.<br>* Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy, this excludes GST, registration fees, misc fees etc
  • Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any
  • UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion

50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 each year, for courses supported by UTAP. This excludes miscellaneous fees such as GST and registration fee etc

Step 1Search for your course here

Step 2: Register and attend the course

Step 3: Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application.

*NTUC members must apply for their UTAP claim within 6 months of course completion. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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  • You must hold an active NTUC membership before the course starts, throughout its duration, and at the time of submitting your claim.
  • The course provider must be approved under UTAP, with the training taking place within the designated support period.
  • The course cannot be fully covered by company sponsorship or any other funding sources.
  • The *out-of-pocket course fee must be at least S$20.
  • You must attend at least 75% of the course sessions and complete all required examinations (if applicable).
  • Claims must be submitted within six months after the course is completed.

*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. This excludes GST, registration fees, misc. fees etc.

  • Access the NTUC website: Visit the official NTUC site to begin your application.
  • Navigate to Programmes: Click on the “Programmes” tab in the top navigation bar.
  • Select Skills Training: From the drop-down menu, choose “Skills Training.”
  • Go to UTAP: Locate “UTAP” on the right-hand side of the page and click on it.
  • Apply Now: Scroll to the bottom of the UTAP page and click “Apply UTAP Now.”
  • Log in or register: Sign in to your NTUC membership account
  • Choose your course: Select the course you want to take and complete the online application form.
  • Submit your application: Finalise your application and await a confirmation email from NTUC.

Note: UTAP funding is subject to specific eligibility criteria and availability. For more details, visit the NTUC website or contact the UTAP hotline for assistance.

To check your NTUC membership status, follow these steps:
  • Visit the NTUC website: Access the official NTUC site.
  • Navigate to Membership: Click on the “Membership” tab in the top navigation bar.
  • Choose Membership Privileges: Select “Membership Privileges” from the drop-down menu.
  • Locate Membership Status Check: Click on “Membership Status Check” on the right-hand side of the page.
  • Enter your details: Provide your NRIC or FIN number and click “Submit.”
  • View your status: Your membership status will appear on the next page.

If you face any issues, contact the NTUC membership hotline at 6213 8008 for further assistance.

Absentee Payroll

  • Organisation claiming for Absentee Payroll must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Non-business entities not registered with ACRA, such as VWOs and societies are eligible
  • Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible

To qualify for course fee and absentee payroll funding, your employees must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman
  • Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer

$4.50 per hour capped at $100,000 per year for each organisation

There is no need to apply for course fee funding as it is automatically computed and deducted from the course fee.

Please declare your employees’ hourly salary information on EPJS (Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills) to claim for absentee payroll funding.

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SFEC (Budget 2020)

Qualifying Periods

  • 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020
  • 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020
  • 1 October 2019 – 30 September 2020
  • 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020

Employers must meet the following conditions over the qualifying period:

  1. Have contributed at least S$750 Skills Development Levy (SDL) over a qualifying period; and
  2. Have employed at least three Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents* every month over the same qualifying period; and
  3. Have not been qualified at any of the earlier periods.

SFEC Expansion (Budget 2022)

Qualifying Periods

  • 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021

Employers must meet the following conditions over the qualifying period:

  1. Have employed at least three Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Permanent Residents (PRs) every month over the
    qualifying period; and
  2. Have not been previously qualified for SFEC; and
  3. Are not in default of their SDL contributions during the qualifying period and do not have an inactive ACRA status during the qualification process.

Eligible employers* can tap on the one-off $10,000 credit to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses for training courses that are aligned to the Skills Framework and funded by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Note: Out-of-pocket course fee without GST

EnterpriseSG will notify all newly eligible employers for SFEC via email sent to their registered CorpPass Administrators in April 2022. Employers who qualified will be able to see the $10,000 credit, when they log in to the Business Grants Portal (BGP) and SkillsFuture Singapore’s SFEC microsite in April 2022.

Newly qualified employers under the SFEC Expansion may use their SFEC on supportable schemes applied from 1 April 2022 or training courses that commences from 1 April 2022.

Submission: Enterprise submits the SFEC claim via the Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills (EPJS)

  1. Endorsement: Training Provider endorses enterprise’s SFEC claim via the Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway)
  2. Approval: SSG reviews and approves or rejects the SFEC
  3. Claim Disbursement: Enterprise receives approved SFEC claim
  4. Disbursement via PayNow


Note:

If you have sent your foreign employees for SFEC-eligible course(s), you will have to submit your claims via the system manually.
If you have sent your Singaporean/Permanent Resident employee for training, our courses are automatically processed.

Training Commitment Award

Individuals who receive a WSS letter are eligible for TCA if they achieve the Full Qualification and/or courses within the WSS eligibility period stated in the letter. They are required to:

  • Passed the course
  • Achieved minimum 75% attendance
  • Not barred from receiving government grants

a. $500 per WSQ or Academic CET Full Qualification attained;
b. $100 for any 2 of the following courses up to $200:
i. WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)
ii. Academic CET Modular Certificate or Post-Diploma Certificate
iii. Certifiable Courses supported by SSG

Please note that:

  1. The completion of courses must be attained within your WSS eligibility period as stated in your WSS eligibility letter.
  2. The total TCA is capped at $1,000 per WSS eligibility year.

No application is required.

Individuals who receive a WSS letter are eligible for TCA if they achieve the Full Qualification and/or courses within the WSS eligibility period stated in the letter. It will take up to 3 months for TCA to be disbursed.

Individuals will be notified of their TCA payment via SMS and/or letter by CPF Board.

More info at https://go.gov.sg/wsg-wss

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