Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme

What is the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme?

The Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme, administered by Workforce Singapore (WSG), is designed to support lower-wage workers by encouraging them to undertake training. This initiative aims to help them upskill and improve their long-term employability and earnings.

Who is Eligible for the WSS Scheme?

To qualify, individual must meet the following criteria:

 

  • Be a Singaporean Citizen;
  • Aged 30 years and above on 31 December of the work year (13 years and above for Persons with Special Needs)
  • Employed and earning a gross monthly income of not more than $2,500 for the month worked; and
  • Lives in a property with an annual value of less than $13,000 assessed as at 31 December of the preceding year
  • Owns less than two properties; and if married:
  • Together with spouse, own less than two properties; or
  • Spouse’s assessable income for the preceding Year of Assessment is less than $70,000
 

To check your WSS eligibility, log in to the Workfare eService with your Singpass.

Funding Components under WSS Scheme

1. Training Commitment Award (TCA)

Trainees can receive a TCA of up to $1,000 cash awards.

Course(s) completed before 1 July 2023Course(s) completed from 1 July 2023

$100 for any two of the following, capped at $200 per WSS eligibility period for 4 achievements during the trainee’s eligibility period

  • WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)
  • Academic CET Modular Certificate/ Post-Diploma Certificate
  • Other certifiable courses supported by SSG
$500 per qualification for WSQ Qualification or Academic CET Qualification$800 per qualification for WSQ Qualification or Academic CET Qualification

Eligible courses: Visit https://go.gov.sg/wss-wtc

2. Training Allowance (TA)

Trainees who are eligible for TA* can receive $6 per training hour capped at 180 training hours per WSS eligibility year.

 

To be eligible for TA, individual must:

  • Have taken course(s) eligible for TA after 1 July 2020;
  • Complete and pass the course;
  • Have paid for his/her own training; and
  • Not be barred from receiving SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) / Workforce Singapore (WSG) / Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) grants.
 

*The TA is applicable to selected courses in sectors which have adopted the Progressive Wage Model (PWM), as well as outcome-based courses conducted by CET Centres appointed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

 

Eligible courses: Visit https://go.gov.sg/wss-wta

3. Absentee Payroll (AP)

Sponsoring employers are eligible for AP at up to 95% of trainee’s hourly basic salary, capped at $13 per hour.

 

Eligible courses: Visit https://go.gov.sg/wss-wap

How to claim for WSS Scheme?

 Training Commitment Award (TCA)Training Allowance (TA)Absentee Payroll (AP)
Claim Process and Conditions
  • No application is required.
  • Individuals who are eligible for WSS are eligible for TCA if they achieve the Full Qualification and/or complete eligible courses within the WSS eligibility period stated. 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. 

TA is only applicable to trainees who are employed

1. Employee with regular CPF contributions

  • No application is required.
  • If you are eligible for TA, it will be credited to your PayNow registered (NRIC-linked) bank account in 1 to 5 months after course completion.

2. Self-employed and do not have regular CPF contributions

  • Submit your TA claim online vi your Singpass at https://go.gov.sg/wss-sep-ta and provide documents to prove active employment within 4 months from your course end date
  • If you are eligible for TA, it will be credited to your PayNow registered (NRIC-linked) bank account within 3 months from your claim submission.
Your employer may log in to GoBusiness to submit the claims.

FAQs about the WSS Scheme

The WSS Scheme covers various courses, including WSQ Qualifications, Academic CET Modular Certificates, and certifiable courses supported by SkillsFuture Singapore.

You can check your eligibility by logging in to the Workfare eService with your Singpass.

Employers can log in to GoBusiness to submit claims for Absentee Payroll, which reimburses them for up to 95% of the trainee’s hourly basic salary.

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