1. Are foreign workers eligible for the funding support?
Yes, local and foreign construction personnel are eligible for training fund support if they meet the criteria. Firms must apply for the fund support on behalf of their workers.

2. Are Goods and Services Tax (GST) funded under the Workforce Training and Upgrading Scheme?
GST will not be covered under the Scheme. The reimbursement of 80% of the training and assessment fees is before GST.

3. Is there a limit to how many applications I can make for the workers in my company?
There is no limit to the number of applications that your company can make if your workers are eligible. However, each worker can be supported under this fund only once.

4. Can other courses not recognised as higher qualification training in your list of courses be funded under the Scheme if they improve productivity?
No. Only courses approved by BCA and listed in BCA’s website can qualify for the funding support.

5. Is there a time limit to make a claim?
Claims must be made within thirty (30) days of the release of examination or assessment results.

6. When can we start making a claim for the fund support?
Funding support will start on 1 June 2010. Your company can make the application for a claim for workers who have completed their courses and passed their examinations, on the condition that the courses began on or after 1 June 2010.

Claims

1.  Claims shall be submitted only after the Participants’ completion of the Approved Courses or Assessments and the release of examination or Assessment results, and within thirty (30) days of the release of examinations or assessment results.

2.   Employers shall only submit claims in respect of the Foreign Participants enrolled for the Approved Course or Assessment. Claims in respect of Local Participants will be submitted by Training Provider on behalf of Applicants as authorized during fund application.

3.   Claim Form must be submitted together with all necessary supporting documents, including the following and such other documents as may be specified by BCA:-

      Examination or Assessment result slips

      Tax invoice or official receipt received for payment made to approved training providers

4.   Claim forms should be mailed to BCA:

Building and Construction Authority
5 Maxwell Road
#16-00 MND Complex
Singapore 069110
Attention to: Administrator, Workforce Training and Upgrading Scheme (CPCF)
Form / Relevant Document Description
Form B Claim for Disbursement of Training Assistance under the Workforce Training and Upgrading (WTU) Scheme
 
Giro Form Direct Credit Authorisation Form

(Please fill up this form if you currently do not have GIRO arrangements with BCA, but would like any disbursement to be credited to your designated bank account upon approval of claim submission)