SPECIAL
TRAINING ASSISTANCE SCHEME (SBL-KHAS) BY COMFORI :
Background
Special
Training Assistance Scheme (SBL-Khas), is a major scheme of the HRDF. Under
this scheme, financial assistance in the form of training grants may be
considered for all types of training programs tailored to the needs of
employers registered with HRDF. Basic principles of this scheme are as follows
:
HRDF
specialized training grants as an incentive for employers to retrain and
upgrade skills of workers that are appropriate and meet their business needs.
Training
grants under HRDF is provided for employer-based training needs to ensure
accountability in the workplace. Under the SBL-Khas, the employer must identify
the necessary training to enhance the ability of their employees and is
responsible for fully funding the training program.
Under
the SBL-Khas, approval from HRDF must be obtained before training commences.
Training cost reimbursement allowed is based on the rate of financial
assistance determined by the HRDF from time to time and the payment is based on
EMPLOYER CLAIMS. Employers' account should not have any levy arrears as HRDF
would debit the cost fee directly from employers' account and pay the training
provider.
Objective
The
objective of this scheme is to encourage employers to retrain and upgrade
skills of workers in line with their company's business needs.
Qualification Requirements
for Employers
All
employers registered with HRDF and have to pay the HRD levy for the first month
of registration are eligible to apply for training grants, subject to financial
assistance and the terms and conditions determined by HRDF from time to time.
Training Grant Application
Procedure
Login and Launch
eTRiS
Click
on 'Application'
Select
from menu ‘Grant’ >’Apply Grant’
Select
SBL-Khas from menu 'Scheme Code' > 'Apply'
Then
fill up the form accordingly.
For
detailed instructions kindly download User Guide for External and
go to Section 7 Grant Application with Scheme Code: SBL -Khas
Claim for Training Grants
Claim
for training grants will be paid based upon completion of the training program.
Employers and training providers claim form must be submitted via online
application or PSMB/T/1/09 available from HRDF
website. To avoid any delays in processing claims, employers should ensure
that the form is complete and correct. Relevant receipts must also be included.
All copies of receipts or supporting documents must be certified by the
employer.
- Login to HRDF Portal and launch eTRiS.
- Click on 'Application' icon
- Select from menu, click on 'Claim'.
- Choose either you want to 'Submit Claims with Grants' or 'Submit Other Claims'.
- Please fill in the online form together with the supporting document, then click on 'Submit' button.
- Click here to start claim.
Claims
must be submitted upon completion of training and all costs have been paid. If
the program could not be claimed in the current year, it shall be submitted no
later than June 30 next year.
Payment
shall not be made if the trainees do not fully follow the training program. A
trainee is considered to have been completed the training program if he has
followed at least 75% of it and sits for all exams / tests, if required.
Check
payment or credit statement (E-disbursement) will be mailed to the employer
together with a calculation / payment certificates for reference after the
claims process is completed.
Resources and if to view more info, please click : www.hrdf.com.my
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