Job Training & Opportunities

Seniors

Join NICA’s Senior Market Roadmap to gain the essential skills and qualifications to work with seniors. Be recognized as an AAC-Robust Senior Ready instructor by NICA in this growing field! NICA members enjoy exclusive access and discounted rates on these courses, with potential buyers like AACs seeking qualified instructors.

NICA AAC Robust Seniors Ready

Benefits of joining the Roadmap

Increased job prospects within the growing Senior Market

Be accredited as “AAC-Robust Seniors Ready” by NICA

Supported by the Agency of Integrated Care which oversees the Active Ageing Centres in Singapore

Gain visibility and an online presence through U FSE Directory

Upcoming course dates:

Date & Time Course
30 September, 9am-1pm Enhancing Training and Coaching for Senior Learners by NTUC LearningHub
If you are interested or have any questions, please email us at NicaSeniorProg@ntuc.org.sg.

Disability

Interested in Teaching in the Disability Sports Scene?

…but unsure about where to start? Find out more by reading the Disability Sports Master Plan.
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What is SportSG’s Disability Sports Master Plan (DSMP)?

We have attached an introductory deck prepared by SportSG to provide you with more information on the DSMP.

How Can You Get Started in Disability Sports?

Republic Polytechnic has launched a new course: Introduction to Disability Sports (IDS) – a 5-hour Continuing Education and Training (CET) course endorsed by the Disability Sports Master Plan.

About the IDS Course

In the “Introduction to Disability Sports” course, participants will:

Gain an understanding of disability awareness and the sports delivery system in Singapore for disability sports.

Identify the barriers and facilitators faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in sports.

Learn to use practical tools designed to adapt and modify coaching programs/activities to be more inclusive.

Discover various ways to impact coaching practices for PWDs using these inclusive tools.

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course and the theory examination.

Savings
Special Savings for NICA Members!

You could pay as little as $16 after subsidies! NICA members can also apply for the UTAP subsidy, which covers an additional 50% of unfunded course fees!

Find out more about UTAP here.

Ready to get started?

Other Opportunities

NICA members enjoy exclusive job opportunities through our mailing list, receiving tailored updates on openings that match their skills and experience, giving them a competitive edge.

Not a member yet? Sign up now!

U FSE Directory

The U FSE Directory showcases the skills and achievements of freelance coaches and instructors. By joining, you’ll increase your visibility to government agencies, social organizations, and companies looking to hire professionals like you. Get onboard today and connect with potential clients!

How do I get on the U FSE Directory?

There are 2 ways that you can onboard yourself:

1. Attend UFSE’s monthly Profile Builder workshops

Attend UFSE’s free monthly Profile Builder workshops for NICA members. Learn to craft a polished, discoverable professional profile and master online marketing and sales etiquette!

2. Set up your own profile

Already have an active LinkedIn account or your own website? You can set up your profile here.

For any further questions, please contact fseprofiles@ntuc.org.sg.

Training support

NICA supports coaches and instructors in upgrading and re-skilling by partnering with industry leaders to offer relevant workshops, conference, and masterclasses.

Members can enjoy training support through:

1. Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

2. NICA-Sponsored Courses

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

What is it?

Under UTAP, NICA members get a 50% subsidy on unfunded* course fees, up to $250/year, and those 40 and above can get up to $500/year.

*Unfunded course fees are the remaining amount after applying any government subsidies.

Example of UTAP Utilisation:

Description Amount
Full course fees (before subsidy) $2,000
Less government subsidy (e.g., 90%) -$1,800
Course fee payable (after subsidy) $200
Less UTAP funding (50% of the course fee payable after subsidy) -$100
Amount You Pay $100
Note: The funding amount may vary. This example is for illustration purposes only.

For more information about UTAP, including the eligibility criteria and submission of claims, please head to this page.

Who Can Apply?

All NTUC members and NTUC Starter members can apply for UTAP and UTAP-Lite, respectively. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible:

The member must...

commence the course or complete the assessment within the UTAP-approved period.

The member must...

submit claims via the UTAP system within 6 months after course or assessment completion.

The member must...

have a paid-up NTUC membership before course/assessment commencement, throughout the course/assessment duration, and at the point of claim.

The member must...

submit a certificate of completion of training and assessment or training attendance sheets showing at least 75% attendance and sit for all prescribed examinations, if any.

The member must...

not claim full funding through company sponsorship or other types of funding.

How to Submit a UTAP Claim?

Step 1:

Check for UTAP-supported courses from this website.

Step 2:

Register for a course with a training provider and attend training. For course information and enrollment, please contact the training provider.

Step 3:

Login using Singpass and submit your UTAP/UTAP-Lite claim within 6 months after course completion. Note that late claims will be rejected.

Supported Courses

Check out industry related courses that are supported by UTAP.
Scroll down to find out the courses!

Sports and Outdoor Learning

Fitness and Wellness

Business Essentials

People Management
  1. 5 Strategies to Win with People
  2. Grievances Handling
  3. People and Performance Management Level 3 powered by John Maxwell (Synchronous e-learning)
  4. People Development powered by John Maxwell
  5. Personal Effectiveness Level 3 powered by John Maxwell (Synchronous e-learning)
  6. Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self at the Workplace (Synchronous e-learning)
  7. Develop Personal Effectiveness at Operations Level (Synchronous e-learning)
  8. Accelerating Teamwork
  9. Organisational Relationship Building powered by John Maxwell
  10. People and Relationship Management L1:  Work in a Diverse Service Environment powered by John Maxwell (Synchronous e-learning)
Business Operations:
  1. Implement a Business Plan (Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning)
  2. Monitor Income and Expenses (Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning)
  3. Setting up and Running a Business (Synchronous e-learning)
  4. Strategic Business and Marketing Plan
  5. WSQ Write Reports
  6. WSQ Present Information
  7. Implement Design Thinking (SF) (Synchronous e-learning)
  8. Contract and Intellectual Property Management (Synchronous e-learning)
  9. HR Business Savvy Skills Masterclass
  10. Solve Problems and Make Decisions at Operations Level (Synchronous e-learning)
  11. Portfolio Review (Synchronous e-learning)
Leadership:
  1. Living the laws of Leadership
  2. The 360 degree Leader
  3. The 5 Levels of Leadership
  4. Vision Leadership Level 3 powered by John Maxwell
  5. Service Leadership L1: Demonstrate the Service Vision (MSF)
  6. Solve Problems and Make Decisions at Managerial Level (Synchronous e-learning)
  7. Service Leadership L4: Lead with Service Vision (MSF)
Personal Development:
  1.  Adapt to Change (Synchronous e-learning)
  2.  Communicate and Relate Effectively at the Workplace (Synchronous e-learning)
  3. WSQ Participate in Negotiations powered by Wiley (Synchronous e-learning)
  4. Service Challenges L1 (SF):  Project a Positive and Professional Image (Synchronous e-learning)
  5. Develop Professional Image and Competence to Achieve Personal Career Goals
  6. How to pitch like a Pro (Synchronous e-learning)
  7. Implement a Continuous Improvement Culture (SF) (Synchronous e-learning)

Visual and Performing Arts

Our Partners

Supporting Partners

NICA works with the following organisations closely to fulfill its objectives.

Training Partners

We work with the following organisations to train our coaches and instructors. 

NAC-NICA Training Support

The National Arts Council (NAC) is partnering with the National Instructors and Coaches Association (NICA) to support NICA arts educator-members by providing course fee subsidies and/or training allowances to reduce the cost of attending training.

The NAC-NICA Training Support i.e., “Training Support” will run from 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2025, and is in tandem with the Skills Framework for Arts (Arts Education and Technical Theatre & Production).

Interested self-employed arts educators must be/ sign up as a NICA member before applying for the Training Support.  

NICA will also help members to apply for additional training fund (UTAP).

When NICA Arts Educator-Members attend and complete courses under the pre-qualified courses, workshops, and conferences, they can claim up to $500 Training Support as indicated below.  

  • Up to 90% of unsubsidised course fee subsidy and/or,  
  • Up to $10/hour of training allowance, based on the course duration;  
  • For courses/ conference/ workshops below $200, only training allowance will apply.

Application Process

Please review the instructions (PDF document) and FAQ on Training Support before proceeding to apply for the Letter of Eligibility.
Step 1: Apply for a Letter of Eligibility (LOE)
  1. Apply via the online form HERE.
  2. Send the supporting documents in a password-protected zip file to nicatrainingsupport@ntuc.org.sg
Please save the documents in a zip folder and protect the folder with a password. Use a fresh email to send us the password. This step is important because your documents contain personal data. 
Step 2: Email the NICA-issued LOE to Training Provider when registering for a pre-qualified course prior to its start date.

Kindly note that you must obtain the LOE prior to attending any pre-qualified course. NICA requires up to 7 working days to assess the application and generate the LOE.

Supporting Documents

To qualify for NAC-NICA Training Support, you will need the following supporting documents:

Proof of Self-Employed Income

  • Notice of Assessment (NOA) 2024 that reflects trade income,
  • CPF Contribution History for the past 6 months
  • Self-Declaration: SEP does not concurrently hold a Full-Time position

Bank Statement

Bank statement that reflects the bank account holder name and account number.

Subscription to NAC Arts Resource Hub

You may subscribe to the NAC Arts Resource Hub HERE.
Please note that you do not need to submit any documentation. NAC and NICA will verify subscription based on the following details in the ARH Subscription Form:

  • Full Name
  • Email address

Proof of Work in the Visual and Performing Arts Field

  • Update CV OR,
  • Portfolio of Work or teaching experience
Example: Professional Website, Facebook, or Instagram Page

Document Description
 Proof of Self-Employed Income
  • Notice of Assessment (NOA) 2024 that reflects trade income,
  • CPF Contribution History for the past 6 months
  • Self-Declaration: SEP does not concurrently hold a Full-Time position
Bank Statement Bank statement that reflects the bank account holder name and account number.
Subscription to NAC Arts Resource Hub You may subscribe to the NAC Arts Resource Hub HERE. Please note that you do not need to submit any documentation. NAC and NICA will verify subscription based on the following details in the ARH Subscription Form:
  • Full Name
  • Email address
Proof of Work in the Visual and Performing Arts Field
  • Update CV OR,
  • Portfolio of Work or teaching experience
Example: Professional Website, Facebook, or Instagram Page

Pre-Qualified Courses

You will qualify for this initiative if you belong to the following courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The differences are summarised in the table below.
Employment Type Existing Membership Status
Freelancer or Self-Employed Person (SEP) NTUC membership; serviced by NICA
Full-time Employee NTUC membership; serviced by NTUC and relevant union
If you are not yet a NICA member, please sign up as a NICA member first to be eligible for the Training Support that all pre-qualified courses would have access to. Do note that all other eligibility criteria will have to be met as well, in order to successfully be issued the LOE.

If you are a freelance or self-employed coach/ instructor in the arts (or sports, fitness, and enrichment), you can sign up as a NICA member.  You may sign up online at www.ntuc.co/nica and select “NICA” under the company field.

If you are an existing NTUC member, please email NICA at nica@ntuc.org.sg to do a membership conversion to NICA.

Here is the time we usually take for reimbursement.

Type of Support Processing time Reimbursing Party
NAC-NICA Training Support (Course fee subsidy and/or training allowance) 8 – 12 weeks upon course completion NICA
UTAP (Course fee subsidy) 3 8 – 12 weeks upon course completion NICA on behalf of e2i

Need Help?

Should you have questions that are not addressed by the FAQs, please reach us at nicatrainingsupport@ntuc.org.sg.

National Registry of Exercise Professionals

Calling All Certified Exercise and Fitness Professionals! Boost Your Professional and Business Credibility by following these essential steps!

1. Register on the National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP) by SportSG

Join the NREP to elevate your professional profile! Launched by SportSG on April 1, 2023, it sets higher standards and offers continuous learning for exercise professionals. Register now to upskill and be easily found by the public. For more info, head to this page.

2. Sign Up for NICA Membership

Registered with NREP? Enjoy a one-year NICA membership fee waiver ($117 value)!

As a NICA member, you’ll also receive an annual training grant of $250 to $500 for your professional development.

3. List Your Profile on NTUC's U FSE Freelancer Directory

Get noticed by serious hirers and clients by listing your profile on NTUC's U FSE Freelancer Directory, a verified database of skilled freelancers across various sectors, including coaching, creative, education services, and more.

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1 YEAR NICA SPONSORSHIP

SportSG launched the National Registry of Exercise Professionals (NREP) on 1 April 2023 to raise the overall standards, professionalise the sector, and provide better support for exercise professionals through continuous learning and development resources. The registry will also allow the public to have easy access to these qualified exercise professionals’ profiles.
From 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2025, exercise professionals, such as group exercise trainers, personal trainers and other fitness & wellness specialists, will be supported to up-skill and register on the NREP; freelance instructors under NREP can redeem a free one-year NICA membership (Which comes with a yearly training grant of $250-$500). More details on NREP can be found here.
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Check your eligibility

Upload your information and we will update you on your membership.

Upload here

We note that you are a freelance/self-employed exercise professional. You will be directed to a sign-up page. Payment details will be collected to activate your membership. The first year will be complimentary for NREP members.

Sign-up here
We note that you are a salaried employee. You will be redirected to an online form (MSForm) to apply for NICA-NTUC membership sponsorship.

Sign-up here

Take these steps today to boost your professional profile and connect with opportunities that will help grow your business!

Upload your information and we will update you on your membership.

Upload here

We note that you are a freelance/self-employed exercise professional. You will be directed to a sign-up page. Payment details will be collected to activate your membership. The first year will be complimentary for NREP members.

Sign-up here
We note that you are a salaried employee. You will be redirected to an online form (MSForm) to apply for NICA-NTUC membership sponsorship.

Sign-up here

Frequently Asked Questions

Provisional or Full NREP members are eligible for the 1-year complimentary NTUC or NICA membership as long as they sign up between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2025, both dates inclusive. For example, if your NTUC or NICA complimentary membership is activated on 1 June 2023, the 1-year complimentary membership will be until 31 May 2024.

Employment TypeExisting Membership Status
Freelancer or Self-Employed Person (SEP)NTUC membership; serviced by NICA
Full-time EmployeeNTUC membership; serviced by NTUC and relevant union

If you are a freelance or self-employed coach/ instructor in sports, arts, exercise, and enrichment, you can sign up as a NICA member. Nonetheless, NICA members are also NTUC members and would enjoy NICA and NTUC benefits. Provisional/ Full NREP members can activate a 1-year complimentary NICA membership between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, both dates inclusive. NICA will service your membership.

If you are a full-time salaried employee and a provisional/ Full NREP member, you can activate a 1-year complimentary NTUC membership between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, both dates inclusive. NTUC Membership department and the relevant union will service your membership.

Under both scenarios, you can refer to your NREP membership confirmation email on how to activate your 1-year free NICA or NTUC membership. The last day to activate your complimentary NICA or NTUC membership is 31 March 2024.

If you are an existing NTUC or NICA member and have successfully registered for NREP, you will receive an email that directs you to NICA website via this URL. When you are at the website, you will be asked to fill up a simple form for verification purposes before we can proceed to activate your 1-year complimentary membership. This is enabled by suspending the monthly NICA or NTUC membership fee payment deduction for the period of 1 year.

All exercise professionals such as gym personal trainers and group exercise instructors are required to attain your NREP membership before activating the complimentary NTUC or NICA membership. You can find out more about NREP at www.go.gov.sg/nrep.

Upon confirmation of your NREP membership (for either Provisional or Full Membership), you will receive a confirmation email via your registered email address. The confirmation email will provide you with details on how to activate your 1-year complimentary NTUC or NICA membership.

No, it will not be activated automatically. If you have successfully attained your NREP membership, there will be a confirmation email sent to your registered email address that provides you details on how you can easily activate your complimentary NTUC or NICA membership.

If you are facing technical issues to activate your complimentary NTUC or NICA membership, you may take a screenshot of the error message and email to nica@ntuc.org.sg.

NICA is planning to hold physical engagement sessions through partners in the industry. We will provide updates via our website and emailer on upcoming physical engagement sessions.

Please allow up to 4 weeks to activate your 1-year complimentary NTUC or NICA membership. You will receive a welcome email upon successful application.

The processing time will be longer if there is any missing information or incomplete form.

You will be notified by NICA via your registered email 3 months prior to the end of the complimentary membership. The email will provide you with the details on how to continue your NICA membership without disruption.

Payment details are required for the completion of your NICA or NTUC membership application. This authorises us to activate your NTUC or NICA membership so that you can enjoy benefits provided by NTUC and NICA such as training benefits (UTAP) and financial support.

We are only able to accept GIRO internet banking or GIRO Hardcopy details. For GIRO Internet banking, please use DBS, POSB or OCBC. If your bank is not 1 of the 3 listed, please use GIRO Hardcopy Form.

Regardless, you will receive an email from NICA or NTUC with instructions to complete the provision of GIRO Bank details. If this is incomplete, your NTUC or NICA membership will not be activated.

Once your complimentary membership is activated, the GIRO arrangement will be suspended for the duration of the 1 year of complimentary membership.

All NTUC and NICA members can use UTAP, a training benefit, to defray the cost of training. All members enjoy 50% of unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. Members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. More details about UTAP can be found at here.

For more information about National Registry of Exercise Professionals, please visit NREP website and refer to the NREP FAQs.

Should you have questions that are not addressed by the FAQs, please reach us at nica@ntuc.org.sg.

Interested to find out more?

Check out the benefits you are eligible for as a NICA member.
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Sports and Outdoor Learning

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Fitness and Wellness

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Visual and Performing Arts

 Training Provider: Southeast Asia Music Academy Online Pte Ltd (SEA Music Academy Online)

  1. Dalcroze Eurhythmics 1
  2. Dalcroze Eurhythmics 2
  3. Effective Choir Rehearsal Planning (For Children’s Choir)

 Training Provider: Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA)

  1. Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches
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Business Essentials

Training Provider: International Institute of Mediators (iiM)

  1. iiM One-Day Course on Instructors Training
  2. 5-Day Mediation Training Course

To enrol, email info@iim.sg

Pre-Qualified Courses

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