Programme

SUSS hosts several programmes under the SGUS which focuses on emerging skills across several sectors. Courses are delivered through a mixture of learning methodologies, which include blended learning with online component, as well as traditional face-to-face sessions.

* SUSS reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

Assessment

Assessment varies for each modules. Please download the Course Synopsis for details.

Certificate

Upon completion of each course, an E-Certificate of Participation will be issued to the trainee. An E-Certificate of Programme Completion will also be issued at the end of the 6-month programme. The E-Certificate is not credit-bearing and is not stackable towards a Diploma or Degree.

Programme Fee

*Nett payable can be offset using SkillsFuture Credit. Terms & conditions apply.
**Subject to terms and conditions of funding agency.

Application Procedure

Please submit the following documents to cet@suss.edu.sg by 3 October 2021:

• Application form
• Coloured copy (front and back) of NRIC for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
• Latest resume
• Copy of Highest Qualification

Please note that admission to the Programme is subject to interview and selection by SUSS and Partnered Company.

SkillsFuture Credit

For submission of claims for SkillsFuture Credit, please refer to https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit. Instruction can be found on our website.

Frequently-Asked Questions About SGUnited Skills Programme

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Enquiries

For enquiries on the programme, please reach out to the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education at +65 6248 0263 / CET@suss.edu.sg.

Terms and Conditions

1. Trainees are required to complete the 6 months programme. Early withdrawal is only permitted without penalty if the following critieria are met:
   • Securing of employment (supported with relevant documents), and
   • 2 weeks' notice period is given and served
2. Job roles to Partnered Company will be assigned to successful applicants after an interview and consideration of past work experiences. Trainees who accept the assignment of job role will be expected to serve in the assigned company for a period of six months. Requests for transfer to a different company, inter-departmental job rotations during the Service Learning period will not be allowed.
3. Service Learning period and date varies from trainee to trainee, depending on the Partnered Company they are assigned to.
4. Trainees are not entitled to company benefits during the Service Learning period.
5. Trainees who fail to fulfil the minimum 75% attendance per month criterion, even with medical certificate as stipulated by SSG, may not be eligible for the monthly training allowance unless make-up is fulfilled with their assigned Partnered Company.
6. Recipients of the COVID-19 Support Grant (CSG) and the Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme (SIRS) will continue to receive their payouts for participating in this programme. The total amount (CSG plus training allowance or SIRS plus training allowance) that trainees receive will be $1,200. It is the trainees’ responsibility to check with the respective agency in charge on their own eligibility and status regarding this.
7. SkillsFuture Credits (SFC):
   • Trainees may apply to use their SkillsFuture Credits (SFC) to offset programme cost.
   • Trainees are required to follow the application steps provided by SUSS, and to do so by the stipulated deadline.
   • Otherwise, trainees would have to make payment of programme fees by cash, within the stipulated deadline, or face withdrawal from the programme.
8. Contract of Employment:
   • Trainees who secure employment during the programme, will be required to provide evidence of employment in the form of letter of employment (or contract), which will be submitted to the funding agency (SkillsFuture Singapore).
   • The tracking of trainees employment status will continue for 6 months upon completion of the programme, whether the job offer is the result of facilitation by SUSS, or a job obtained by the trainees through their own search. During this period, trainees will similarly be required to provide a copy of their letter of employment (or contract) as evidence for submission to the funding agency (SkillsFuture Singapore). In addition, from time to time, trainees will also be contacted by SUSS to request for testimonial or / and employment related information.
9. Please note that the decision of the funding agency (SkillsFuture Singapore) in consultation with SUSS is final for any disputes regarding the programme.