Course Fees & Funding
WSQ security courses at Etann Academy are SkillsFuture-claimable and SSG-subsidised. Here is exactly what you pay. No guesswork, no hidden costs.
Find Out Your WSQ Security Course Fee in Singapore
Select your course and citizenship. We show your exact fee after SSG subsidy, plus every SkillsFuture funding scheme you qualify for UTAP, PSEA, and Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.
WSQ Security Course Fees After SSG Subsidy Singapore 2026
All Etann Academy WSQ security courses are SSG-subsidised and SkillsFuture Credit claimable. The three Basic Licensing Unit (BLU) courses required for your PLRD security officer licence PGPS and OBSE, HSIS, and RTT start from $96 after subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. Use the fee checker above for your exact payable amount.
| WSQ Course | Hours | Full Fee | SC / PR 21-39 | SC 40+ (MCES) | Foreigner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guard and Patrol, Access Control Management BLU required for PLRD licence | 24 | $395 | $197.50 | $118.50 | $395 |
Handle Security Incidents and Services BLU required for PLRD licence | 24 | $320 | $160 | $96 | $320 |
Recognise Terrorist Threat BLU required for PLRD licence, mandatory from 1 July 2023 | 16 | $380 | $190 | $114 | $380 |
Operate Basic Security Equipment standalone. Deadline for existing SOs: 31 December 2026 | 16 | $363 | $181.50 | $108.90 | $363 |
Use Your SkillsFuture Credit for WSQ Security Courses in Singapore
Your SkillsFuture Credit stacks on top of your SSG subsidy. For Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above taking the PLRD-required BLU courses at Etann Academy, combining the enhanced subsidy with SkillsFuture Credit often brings the total payable fee to $0. Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above are eligible regardless of age group.
What Is SkillsFuture Credit?
For Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above claimable on all Etann WSQ security courses
Every Singapore Citizen aged 25 and above holds SkillsFuture Credit that never expires. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above received a top-up of up to $4,000 in mid-career credits. All Etann Academy WSQ security courses including the three BLU courses required for your PLRD security officer licence are SkillsFuture Credit eligible and approved by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
- Stacks directly on top of your SSG subsidy applied after subsidy is deducted
- Can cover your remaining payable fee many SC aged 40+ pay $0 for BLU courses
- Claim via MySkillsFuture portal before or on your security course start date
- Credits never expire check your balance anytime at MySkillsFuture using Singpass
Worked Example: SC Aged 40 and Above
PGPS and OBSE BLU course for PLRD security officer licence, $395 full fee
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Full WSQ course fee | $395.00 |
| SSG subsidy (MCES, SC aged 40+) | - $276.50 |
| Fee after SSG subsidy | $118.50 |
| SkillsFuture Credit applied | - $118.50 |
| Total you pay | $0 |
How to Claim SkillsFuture Credit for WSQ Security Courses at Etann Academy
Check your SkillsFuture Credit balance
Log in at sfc.myskillsfuture.gov.sg using Singpass before enrolling. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above may hold up to $4,000 in mid-career credits.
Search for your Etann Academy WSQ security course
Search by course name or TGS code on the MySkillsFuture portal. Select the correct intake date and confirm your enrolment details with Etann Academy.
Submit your SkillsFuture Credit claim before the course starts
Submit the claim on the MySkillsFuture portal before or on your course start date. Your credit offsets your payable fee directly after the SSG subsidy is applied.
Attend class and complete Singpass E-Attendance
Scan the QR code with your Singpass app at every session. Maintain 75% attendance to keep your WSQ certification, SkillsFuture funding, and PLRD licence eligibility.
Higher SSG Subsidies for WSQ Security Courses If You Are 40 or Above
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above automatically qualify for higher subsidies on all SSG-funded WSQ security courses at Etann Academy. No separate application is needed. The Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is applied at the point of enrolment, reducing your BLU course fees to as low as $96 for the HSIS course and $118.50 for the PGPS and OBSE course.
UTAP and PSEA: More Ways to Offset Your WSQ Security Course Fee
NTUC union members and younger Singapore Citizens have two additional government-supported schemes that stack on top of your SSG subsidy and SkillsFuture Credit for WSQ security training in Singapore. Both apply to the BLU courses required for your PLRD security officer licence.
UTAP for NTUC Members Taking Security Courses
Union Training Assistance Programme 50% reimbursement on out-of-pocket fees
If you are a paid-up NTUC member, UTAP reimburses 50% of your out-of-pocket course fee after all SSG subsidies are applied. This applies to all Etann Academy WSQ security courses including the three BLU courses required for your PLRD security officer licence. Submit your UTAP claim within 6 months of course completion through the NTUC U Portal using Singpass.
- NTUC members below 40: 50% back, capped at $250 per year
- NTUC members 40 and above: 50% back, capped at $500 per year
- Must be a paid-up NTUC member before your security course starts and throughout its duration
- Submit claim within 6 months of completing your WSQ security course
- Claim via NTUC U Portal using Singpass login
PSEA: Post-Secondary Education Account for Security Courses
For eligible Singapore Citizens below 31 years old
Singapore Citizens below 31 years old can use their Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) balance to pay for approved WSQ security courses at Etann Academy. PSEA is administered by MOE and can be used for PSEA-eligible courses including selected BLU courses for your PLRD security officer licence application.
- Primarily for Singapore Citizens below 31 years old
- PSEA offsets fees for PSEA-eligible WSQ security courses at Etann Academy
- Search on MySkillsFuture and look for the PSEA tag in the course listing
- Check your PSEA balance with MOE before enrolling in any security course
Company-Sponsored WSQ Security Training SSG Subsidies for Singapore Employers
Security agencies and Singapore-registered companies sponsoring staff for WSQ security training at Etann Academy can claim three types of SSG funding: course fee grants of up to 70%, Absentee Payroll at $4.50 per training hour, and SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit. Training also supports your company's Progressive Wage Model (PWM) compliance in the security sector.
Etann Academy Handles SSG Registration on TPGateway for You
Send us your staff list and preferred dates. We handle SSG registration on TPGateway, confirm grant amounts, and invoice at the net subsidised fee. All courses support PWM compliance for security agencies.
WhatsApp Us NowWSQ Security Course Fee Grants for Employers
Deducted at point of enrolment on TPGateway you pay only the net fee
| Trainee Profile | Non-SME | SME (ETSS) |
|---|---|---|
| SC or PR, aged 21 to 39 | 50% | 70% |
| SC aged 40 and above (MCES) | 70% | 70% |
- SME = up to 200 employees or annual turnover below $100M
- Applies to all WSQ security courses at Etann Academy including BLU courses for PLRD licence
- WSQ training supports Progressive Wage Model (PWM) compliance for security agencies
Absentee Payroll Funding for WSQ Security Training
Claimed after training reimburses your manpower cost per training hour
- Capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
- Computed on actual training hours attended at the WSQ security course
- Claim via Enterprise Portal for Jobs and Skills (EPJS) on GoBusiness
- SSG sends email notification after course completion. Log in with Corppass to submit.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) for Security Training
Additional $10,000 credit for eligible Singapore companies from December 2026
SFEC gives qualifying Singapore companies a $10,000 credit to offset out-of-pocket WSQ training costs on top of the baseline SSG subsidy. The redesigned SFEC launches on 1 December 2026. Combined with course fee grants and Absentee Payroll, eligible SMEs may achieve near-zero net cost for WSQ security training.
- Covers up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs after baseline SSG subsidy
- Company must have contributed to the Skills Development Fund (SDF) and employ at least 3 SC or PRs
- Redesigned SFEC launches 1 December 2026 with $10,000 per eligible company
How to Register Your Staff for Company-Sponsored WSQ Security Training
Contact Etann Academy
WhatsApp 8733 1539 or email admin@etannsg.com with your company name, number of staff, preferred WSQ security course, and dates. We confirm available intake slots.
Provide Trainee Details for TPGateway Registration
Share each trainee's full name, NRIC, and date of birth. Etann Academy registers them on TPGateway (SSG's training portal) and confirms the exact SSG grant amounts per profile.
Pay the Net WSQ Course Fee
We invoice at the subsidised net fee only. The SSG grant is already deducted. Payment before the course start date confirms your seats at Etann Academy.
Staff Attend and Pass the POLWEL Assessment
Trainees need at least 75% attendance and must pass the POLWEL assessment to receive their WSQ Statement of Attainment and retain SSG funding. This also fulfils PLRD licensing and PWM requirements.
Claim Absentee Payroll via GoBusiness EPJS
After course completion, SSG sends your company an email notification. Log in to EPJS on GoBusiness using Corppass and submit your Absentee Payroll declaration. SSG disburses via PayNow.
E-Attendance via Singpass Mandatory for All SSG-Funded WSQ Security Courses
From 1 October 2023, all learners at SSG-funded WSQ security courses in Singapore must record attendance digitally through the Singpass app at every session. Missing a scan means that session is not counted toward your 75% attendance requirement which affects both your SkillsFuture funding eligibility and your PLRD licence pathway.
Download Singpass App
Available on App Store and Google Play. Set up and link to your NRIC before your first WSQ security class at Etann Academy.
Arrive on Time to Every Session
Attendance QR codes are displayed at the start of each class. Late arrival may result in that session not being counted toward your 75% requirement.
Scan the QR Code with Singpass
Open your Singpass app and scan the attendance QR code shown by your trainer. This records your presence directly with SSG and counts toward your SkillsFuture funding eligibility.
Confirm and Screenshot
Tap Approve in your Singpass app to confirm. You will receive a confirmation message. Screenshot it as backup proof of attendance.
Frequently Asked Questions: WSQ Security Course Fees and Funding Singapore
Common questions about WSQ security course fees, SkillsFuture subsidies, PLRD licence requirements, and company-sponsored training in Singapore. Not finding your answer? WhatsApp us at 8733 1539 and we will reply the same working day.
Ready to Start Your WSQ Security Course in Singapore?
Whether you need the BLU courses for your PLRD security officer licence, the OBSE module before the 31 December 2026 deadline, or company-sponsored training for your security team Etann Academy runs intakes every month. Our team confirms your exact SSG-subsidised fee before you commit.