PSMB’s Human Resources Development Fund

[Source: Training Guide 8th Ed.]

  • Profile of PSMB
  • Human Resources Development Fund
  • Human Resources Development Levy
  • Training Schemes under HRDF
    – SBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
    – SBL-KHAS Scheme
    – PROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan yang Diluluskan)
    – PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian dengan Penyelia Latihan)
    – PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan):
    * JURUPLAN Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
    – Joint Training Scheme
    – Graduate Training Scheme
    – Information Technology & Computer-Based Training Scheme
    – Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)
    – Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme
    – Special PSMB Training Programmes
    – Apprenticeship Schemes
    – English Language Training Programmes for Workers
  • Contact Details

Introduction
The Brief Profile of PSMB
Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) was established under the Ministry of Human Resources. When initially-formed in 1993, it was known as the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) or Majlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (MPSM), but was later incorporated and known as PSMB.

PSMB�s Objectives
The main objective of the PSMB is the imposition and collection of a human resources development levy from the Employers for the purpose of promoting training of employees in workplace, and the establishment and administration of the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).

Human Resources Development Fund
Introduction
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) was established under the legal requirements of the Human Resources Development Act 1992 (now known as the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001). The HRDF is a pool of funds that comprises Human Resources Development levies collected from employers of the manufacturing and service sectors as listed in the First Schedule of the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (liable registrants) as well as optional registrants. The establishment of the HRDF is part of the Government�s initiative to encourage the private sector employers in the manufacturing and service sectors to retrain and upgrade the skills of their employees in line with the needs of their business and industrialisation strategy of the country. With effect from January 2005, the HRDF has been extended to include employers from 8 more industries under the services sector. Employers who are registered and/or incorporated in Malaysia and who have registered with the PSMB and fulfilled the payment conditions are eligible to apply for training grants or financial assistance under the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).

Objectives of HRDF
The objectives of the HRDF are to:

  • Increase the supply of highly-skilled workers.
  • Enhance the knowledge of workers and equip them with up-to-date skills.
  • Prevent the skills of workers from becoming obsolete in a changing technological environment.
  • Upgrade the quality and productivity of workers.
  • Cultivate a training culture amongst employers.
  • Maintain and enhance the competitiveness of Malaysian products through skills retraining and
  • Accelerate the process of technology transfer.
  • Assist in the attainment of the industrialisation objective of the country.

Human Resources Development Levy
Human Resources Development Levy is the mandatory payment imposed by the Government on some specified groups of employers for the purpose of development of their employees. Under the law, certain classes of Employers are liable to pay a Human Resource Development levy for each employee at the rate of 1.0% per annum of the monthly wages of the employee. However, the Minister of Human Resources may, from time to time, by order published in the Gazette, reduce or increase the rate of the levy specified. The Minister is also empowered to exempt fully or partly any of the employers from the payment of this levy.

Table 1
No.IndustryClass of Employers
with Min. No of Employees
1Hotel Industry10
2Air Transport Services10
3Tour Operating Business10
4Telecommunication
Services
10
5Freight Forwarding And Shipping Services10
6Postal/Courier Services10
7Advertising Industry10
8Computer Services10
9Energy Suppliers10
10Training Providers10
11Private Higher
Educational Institutions
10
12Direct Selling10
13Engineering Support &
Maintenance Services
10
14Warehousing Services10
15Port Services10
16Private Hospital Services10
17Research & Development10
18Security Services10
19* Hypermarket, Supermarket & Department Store Services50

Classes of Employers to Pay Levy
The following is the groups or classes of Employers that are required to pay levy towards a common pool of funds i.e. Human Resource Development Fund.

  • Employers in Manufacturing Sector
    Under the manufacturing sector, the Class of Employers that is required to pay levy is :
    – Employers with fifty or more employees
    – Employers with ten or more but less than fifty employees and with a paid-up capital of RM2.5 million (RM2, 500,000) and above
  • Employers in Service Sector
    Under the service sector, only those employers having employed 10 or more employees (except the Hypermarket industry*) are required to pay levy. The class of employers include 11 industries and 8 more industries with effect from 1-1-2005. (Kindly refer to Table 1)
  • Other Class of Employers � Option to Pay
    Another class of employers in the manufacturing industry is given the option of registering as a levy contributor with the Corporation. As spelled out in Part II of the First Schedule of the Act, this class of employers includes those with ten or more but less than fifty employees and with a paid-up capital of less than RM2.5 million (RM2,500,000). If they choose to register, they will be imposed a HRD levy in respect of each employee at the rate of 0.5% per annum of the monthly wages of the employee.

Training Schemes Under HRDF
Employers who contribute to HRDF are eligible to access their levy payments by claiming training reimbursements through various training schemes that are implemented by PSMB.

At present, there are 13 training schemes available at PSMB, which are listed as follows:

SBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)SBL-KHAS SchemePROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan yang Diluluskan)PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian dengan Penyelia Latihan)PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
– JURUPLAN Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)Joint Training SchemeGraduate Training SchemeInformation Technology & Computer-Based Training SchemeComputer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room SchemeSpecial PSMB Training ProgrammesApprenticeship SchemesEnglish Language Training Programmes for Workers
  1. SBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
    Prior approval must first be obtained from the Secretariat for programmes/ courses under the SBL Scheme. This scheme enables employers to identify their own training needs and formulate training programmes to retrain and upgrade skills of employees in line with their operational as well as business requirements.

    The training courses can be conducted either on-the-job, off-the-job or even a combination of both so as to suit the requirements of enterprises. Training can be carried out either by their own trainers or by external trainers if there is a lack of internal expertise. Apart from this, local enterprises can also engage and recruit qualified trainers from abroad if local expertise is not sufficient or available.

    In order to qualify for the training grants, the training programmes must be structured and possess the following criteria:
    • Specific training objectives
    • Specific training activities or lesson plans
    • Instructional guides by qualified instructors/trainers
    • Assessment to determine the attainment of training objectives
  2. SBL-KHAS Scheme
    Under the SBL-KHAS Scheme, employers are not required to pay training fees to training providers registered with PSMB. The fees will be paid by PSMB to the training providers concerned on behalf of employers based on claims submitted by training providers, upon the completion of training. PSMB will debit the fees claimed to employers� levy accounts. For daily allowances claimed which may comprise of food, lodging and transportation including airfare (if applicable), employers are required to submit their claims to PSMB based on stipulated guidelines. Claims must be submitted after the completion of training.

    Training programmes that are eligible  to be offered under this scheme are public programmes and in-house programmes conducted by training providers who are registered with PSMB. Training grant applications submitted by employers for programmes that are not registered or not conducted by training providers not registered under this scheme will be rejected.
  3. PROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan Yang Diluluskan)
    This PROLUS or Approved Training Programme Scheme (ATP) would allow registered training providers to offer training programmes to employers. Training providers can either submit the applications for ATP status along with applications for their registration, or after the Registration Certificates have been obtained.

    Among the examples of training  programmes that are publicly offered under this scheme are the Management/ Administrative Skills, Craft/Technical Skills, Computer-Related Skills, and Productivity-Related Skills.
  4. PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian Dengan Penyelia Latihan)
    This scheme would enable employees to retrain and subsequently upgrade  their existing employees� skills by paying a small percentage of the approved fees under the PROLUS scheme. Employers are only required to pay between 20- 25% of the training fees, while thebalance can be directly claimed by the training providers from PSMB.
  5. PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
    The PLT (Pelan Latihan Tahunan) Scheme is an annual training plans scheme that encourages employers to put up Annual Training Plans. Under this scheme, employers must undertake systematic training needs analysis to ensure that training is conducted on a need basis and in line with their business plans and level of technological adaptations. Employers without the necessary expertise to do so can seek assistance from PSMB through the JURUPLAN Scheme (Consultancy Scheme for Training Needs Analysis). The training plan must encompass at least 10% of the company�s workforce and a minimum of 15% of the organisation�s lower level employees, especially those who only possess SPM qualifications and lower.
  6. Juruplan Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding Bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
    Under this scheme, employers who have 200 employees and above can apply for consultancy services from training consultants who are registered with PSMB. These consultants will assist employers to identify training needs, systematically formulate training programmes and prepare annual training plans. Prior approval must be obtained from PSMB by the employers concerned and the rate of financial assistance will be determined by PSMB as well. This scheme is a one-off exercise and therefore, the transfer of knowledge and skills from participating consultants to respective employers must exist in the context of �change agent/client� relationships in the preparation of annual training plans.
  7. Joint Training Scheme
    This scheme enables several  employers, particularly those from the SMEs to jointly appoint a training provider to conduct training for their employees. One of the employers will act as the �organising employer� who will determine the type of programme required, engage a suitable training provider and determine the venue for training.

    Apart from this, the �organising  employer� will also be responsible for determining the cost per employee, to enable participating employers to claim the allowable costs incurred upon the completion of training. The number of employees from participating employers must at least be more than 50% of the total participants of the programme. The �organising employer� will be able to claim the allowable costs at the rate of 100%, whilst participating employers will only be reimbursed based on the normal rates of financial assistance approved by PSMB.
  8. Graduate Training Scheme
    • Objective
      The objective of the Graduate Training Scheme/05 (GTS/05) launched  by the government is to assist and equip unemployed graduates with specialised skills in Executive Development, Marketing, Business Accounting, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Cisco Certified Network and Professional, Linux System Administrator, Web Publishing & Web Application Development, English Language, Tourist Guide & Event Management and Entrepreneurship to enhance their employability.
    • Target Group
      This scheme is for Malaysians who have graduated with a degree or diploma from 2003 onwards and have remained unemployed.
    • Terms And Conditions Of Application
      ► Only Malaysians who have graduated from 2003 onwards and  have remained unemployed are eligible to apply.

      ► Applicants must have completed their studies for at least 6 months and they must not have worked since completion of studies.

      ► Applicants who have a Masters degree and above are not eligible to apply.

      ► Application forms must be submitted to PSMB at least one (1) month before the commencement of the programme.

      ► Applicants must submit their applications through approved training providers using forms (PSMB/SLG/1/05) complete with the following supporting documents:

      – Photocopies of the applicants� new identity cards and the latest academic qualifications (diploma or degree) duly verified and certified as true copies by a Member of Parliament, Member of a State Assembly, Headmaster or School Principal, Village Head, �Penggawa�, �Tuai Rumah� or �Ketua Kaum�, �Ketua Mukim Bertauliah�, any Government Officer in the A Category or a Justice of Peace.

      – Applicants who have yet to receive  their scroll from respective universities, may submit verified and certified true copies of final semester�s examination results with confirmations from the university registrars stating completion of studies. In the case of Institutions of Private Higher Education where there is no registrar, verification can be done by the Head of Admission / Administration.

      – Original offer letters from PSMB�s approved training providers.  – All academic qualifications such as original scrolls and final semester�s examination results must be examined by PSMB�s staff before approvals are given.

      ► Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application form to the training provider with a programme of his/her choice. The duly filled application will be submitted to PSMB by the training provider concerned. Multiple applications with different training providers will cause the applicants to be rejected by our computer system. Appeals will not be entertained.

      ► Trainees must fulfill all conditions for the awarding of certificates such as projects, assignments and examinations as determined by training providers. Trainees attending professional programmes like Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP) and Linux System Administrator (LSA) must take all the professional examinations.

      ► All applicants for the CCNP programme are required to attend an interview to be conducted by PSMB officers before approvals are given.

      ► During training, all trainees must complete their tasks, assignments and projects. Trainees are required to participate actively in all practical exercises, presentations and role plays as directed by trainers. Trainees are also required to keep a training profile for the duration of the programme.

      ► During attachment training, all trainees must abide to all terms and conditions or regulations as determined by employers.

      ► If an applicant had attended any training programme under the previous GraduateTraining Schemes, PSMB-ACCP or any training schemes under the �Skim Sangkutan Latihan (SSL)�, he/she not eligible to participate in this scheme. This ruling also applies to applicants who have attended training under the Retrenched Workers and Unemployed Training Scheme.
    • Entry Requirements For Programmes Offered
      ► The entry requirements for applicants for each training programme under Graduate Training Scheme are as follows:-

ProgrammesEntry Requirements
i) Executive Development, Marketing, Business Accounting, Financial  Planning & Wealth Management, Web Publishing & Web Application Development, Tourist Guide & Event Management, Entrepreneurship and the English LanguageApplicants must have  a Degree or Diploma in any field of studies. For Web Publishing & Web Application Development, applicants must possess at least a credit in Mathematics and Science at SPM levelii) Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Linux System Administrator (LSA)Applicants must have a Degree or Diploma in Computer Studies or Engineering.iii) Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP)Applicants must have a Degree in Computer Studies or Engineering.

  • ► Financial assistance will be terminated when trainees stop attending the training programme.
  • Training Programmes Offered
    ► The duration of the programmes offered under the scheme are as follows: –
ProgrammesTraining AttachmentDuration Training
i) Certificate in Executive Development3 months2 months
ii) Certificate in Marketing3 months2 months
iii) Certificate in Business Accounting5 months2 months
iv) Certificate in Financial Planning & Wealth Management3 months2 months
v) Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)2.5 months2 months
vi) Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP)3 months2 months
vii) Linux System Administrator(LSA)3 months2 months
viii) Web Publishing & Web Application Development3.5 months2 months
ix) Certificate in English Language4 months2 months
x) Certificate in Tourist Guide & Event Management3 months2 months
xi) Certificate in Entrepreneurship3 months2 months

► Training programmes offered under the scheme are skills and application-based. The curriculum of these programmes has been developed by PSMB with the assistance of experts.

(Note : Certificates of attendance will be issued by Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad to trainees who have successfully completed their training with an attendance of at least 75%)

  1. Information Technology & Computer-Based Training Scheme
    The Computer-Based Training Scheme was implemented in 1995 to further promote ICT/IT  training, enabling employers to set up their own Computer-Based Training Unit, while the Information Technology Scheme enables employers to set up their own IT Training Unit within their enterprises so as to purchase computers worth up to a value of RM25, 000 for every three years.

    In addition, employers are also entitled to receive an  additional financial assistance that is subjected to the maximum of RM25, 000 once in every three years for the purchase of personal computers so as to enable them to set up a Computer-Based Training Unit at their branch offices. However, prior approval by PSMB with regard to such purchase is required.
     
  2. Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)
    This Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development) entitles the employer to  purchase training CD ROMS and softwares without needing to obtain any prior approval from the Corporation, or source external expertise to develop the employer�s own specific computer-based training softwares, where prior approval from PSMB would have to be obtained.

    Employers who are interested to apply for this scheme are  required to prepare a proposal with appropriate justification and duration of development and attach together quotations from three consultants for the development of the system. Meanwhile, the rate of financial assistance is based on skill areas as determined and developed by employers. PSMB has always provided development grants to employers� associations, to develop specific computer-based training programmes/CD ROMS for the benefit of their members.
  3. Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme
    Under this Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme, the Small Medium Industries  (SMIs) who have vacant rooms can thus convert them into training rooms by applying for financial assistance offered under the scheme. Besides this, the scheme also enables employers to obtain 80% of the rate of financial assistance for the purchase of training equipment (such as chairs, tables, videos, televisions, white boards, LCD Projectors and OHP projectors) and the setting up of training rooms. The Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme is aimed at encouraging employers to conduct more in-house training programmes other than to enhance a training culture amongst them.
  4. Special PSMB Training Programmes
    Special Training Programmes are organised and conducted by PSMB in collaboration with training providers under the PROLUS Scheme from time to time. Among the Training programmes available under this scheme are as follows:-
    • Train The Trainer (TTT)
    • Effective Communication In The Workplace (ECW)
    • Effective Communication & The Educator (ECE)
    • Measuring The Impact Of Training
    • Evaluation Of Training (EOT)
    • Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
    • Pedagogy Of Teaching And Learning
    • Basic Counselling Skills For Teachers
    • Improving On The Job Training
    • Techniques Of Module Writing
    • Preparation And Use Of Teaching Resources
    • On The Job Instruction
    • Ceramics Raw Materials And Preparations
    • Enhancing Pedagogical Skills Through Micro-Teaching
    • IT Security Practices
    • IT Security Management
    • Executive Certificate In Event Management
    • Assessing Competency In The Workplace
    • Measuring The Effectiveness In Training
    • Testing And Evaluation
    • Formulation Of Test Questions
    • Drying And Firing Processes For Ceramics
    The rate of financial assistance under this scheme is 100%
  5. Apprenticeship Schemes
    The Apprenticeship Schemes, which are offered by PSMB, is a structured training programme focused on skills training in certain fields for a particular industry. This scheme is executed in accordance with the co-curriculum of the National Skills Standards and the pre-determined training period.
    • Objective of The Apprenticeship Schemes
      The objective for the establishment of this Apprenticeship Scheme is to prepare various skills training (Multi-Skilling) to school leavers at the PMR/SPM level, in sectors such as industrial, hotel, manufacturing, information technology (IT), and transportation, so as to fulfill the need for a skilled workforce in the industrial and service sectors of the country. Besides this, this scheme also enables employers who are registered with PSMB to be actively involved in training activities.

      The apprenticeship schemes are designed and targeted  at the four primary groups of audience, namely, i) the employers, who would send the selected apprentices for training; ii) the training providers, who provide training to the selected apprentices; iii) the selected apprentices who would undergo the apprenticeship training; and iv) PSMB, which manages apprenticeship schemes and accredits training centres for the conduct of the programmes. Through this scheme, which involves a combination of theoretical and practical training, PMR/SPM school leavers or workers who have been successfully selected as apprentices by the employer registered with PSMB, will undergo �Off-The- ob� as well as �On-The-Job� training. �Off-The-Job� involves training at the training centres of training providers that have been accredited by PSMB, while �On-The-Job� training is conducted at the premise of the sponsoring employer. Before being able to successfully complete the training programme, the apprentices will be required to work for the respective sponsoring employers for a fixed period of one to three years, as written in the requirements of the apprenticeship contracts (that is if offered employment).
    • Types of Scheme, Entry Requirements & Duration
       Types of Schemes & Entry Requirements
      Since 1996, PSMB has introduced 9 (nine) apprenticeship schemes for candidates who are able to meet the entry requirement as detailed below.
Apprenticeship Schemes & Their Respective
Minimum Qualification Requirements
SchemesMinimum Qualification
a) Mechatronics Apprenticeship Scheme
b) Plastics Injection Moulding Apprenticeship Scheme
� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3
[Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in Mathematics, Science and English)
c) Tool And Die Maker (Mould)
Apprenticeship Scheme
� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in English And Mathematics or Science)
d) Information Technology (Programming) Apprenticeship Scheme
e) Information Technology
(Multimedia Artist-Authoring)
Apprenticeship Scheme
f) Industrial Sewing Machine
Technician Apprenticeship Scheme
� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in
Mathematics and English)
g) Hotel Industry Apprenticeship Scheme
h) Multimodal Transport
Operators Apprenticeship Scheme
i) Wood-Based (Furniture) Apprenticeship Scheme
� PMR/SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in
Mathematics and English)

►Duration of Training
The duration of the training would usually range from 10 weeks to six months for optional modules, and nine to 18 months for the full modules. Apprentices who have completed their training will receive a SKM Level 1 & 2 certification in the relevant field that has already been approved and accredited by MLVK, as well as the Apprenticeship Certificate that would be awarded by PSMB.

Duration & Period of Training Programmes
for the Various Schemes of Apprenticeship
Schemes“Off-the-Job”“On-the-Job”Total Training Duration
a) Mechatronics9 months9 months18 months
b) Hotel Industry
� Module 1A (Housekeeping)
� Module 1B (Front Office Operations)
� Module 2 (Food & Beverage Operations)
� Module 3 (Kitchen Operations)
5 weeks
7 weeks
3 months
3 months
5 weeks
7 weeks
3 months
3 months
10 weeks
14 weeks
6 months
6 months
c) Information Technology (Programming)6 months3 months9 months
d) Information Technology (Multimedia Artist � Authoring)7 months5 months12 months
e) Wood Based Industry (Furniture)9.5 months6.5 months16 months
f) Multimodal Transport Operators4.5 months4.5 months9 months
g) Plastics Injection Moulding6 months4 months10 months
h) Tool and Die Maker7.5 months6.5 months14 months
i) Industrial Sewing Machine Technician7 months4 months11 months

► Funding & Training Fees
Tuition fees are fully paid by PSMB under its RM15 Million Apprenticeship Fund. Apprentices who are selected by sponsoring employers would be fully funded by PSMB under the Apprenticeship Scheme Fund. The apprentices will also be paid with monthly allowance of between RM300�RM500 and an insurance coverage by sponsoring employers. Sponsoring employers, meanwhile, are eligible to claim financial assistance at the rate of 95% of the allowable cost, namely, apprenticeship monthly allowance, insurance coverage and consumable training materials, if applicable.

Tuition Fees for Various Apprenticeship Scheme
Apprenticeship SchemeTraining Fees
MechatronicsRM6,200
Industrial MachiningRM8,000
Hotel Industry
– Module 1A
– Module 1B
– Module 2
– Module 3

RM1,062
RM1,488
RM2,550
RM3,400
Information Technology
(Multimedia Artist)
RM5,500
Wood-Based Industry (Furniture)RM4,500
Multimodal Transportation OperatorRM3,500
Plastics Injection MouldingRM6,500
Tool and Die Maker (Mould)RM8,500
  • Application To Become A Sponsoring Employer
    Employers who register themselves with PSMB are required to forward their sponsoring details by submitting the Sponsorship Application Form to PSMB by either fax/postage, a month before the training programme commences.

    Employers are advised to determine the functions of sponsorships and contact PSMB or any training providers in advance, to obtain advice and guidance, as deciding on the location /premise for the apprentices who will be sponsored by the respective employers.
  • Employer�s Registration With MLVK
    For employers who will be sponsoring apprentices under this apprenticeship scheme, they are required to send their officers, who will be in-charge of supervising the apprentices for the Assessment Officer, as well as the Internal Accreditation Officer
    Induction Course, which are sponsored by MLVK. This course is compulsory for all companies� officers who would be supervising apprentices during the �On-The-Job� training.

    The Assessment Officer will evaluate and fill in  apprentices� portfolios based on skills achieved by the particular candidate who undergoes the �On-The-Job� training. On theother hand, the Internal Accreditation Officer will be responsible in accrediting the portfolios. Such assessments would help the MLVK to determine whether the particular apprentice is qualified to be awarded with the SKM Certification Level 1 and 2.
  • Selection Of Apprentices
    Employers can obtain names of apprenticeship programmes� candidates from the PSMB, as well as from their own resources. Interviews and selection process will be subsequently conducted by the respective employers. Interested candidates are required to fulfill the stated entry requirements. Candidates who are interested to participate in this scheme can obtain the application form from PSMB or to issue a letter to PSMB by enclosing together their personal details, a photocopy of their examination certificates and IC, as well as their most recent passport-size photo.
  • Training Modules of Apprentice Schemes
    The list below provides a brief outline of the various modules under the various apprenticeship schemes of PSMB.
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PSMB�s Human Resources Development Fund
[Source: Training Guide 8th Ed.]
Profile of PSMBHuman Resources Development FundHuman Resources Development LevyTraining Schemes under HRDF
– SBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
– SBL-KHAS Scheme
– PROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan yang Diluluskan)
– PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian dengan Penyelia Latihan)
– PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan):
* JURUPLAN Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
– Joint Training Scheme
– Graduate Training Scheme
– Information Technology & Computer-Based Training Scheme
– Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)
– Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme
– Special PSMB Training Programmes
– Apprenticeship Schemes
– English Language Training Programmes for Workers
Contact DetailsIntroduction
The Brief Profile of PSMB
Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) was established under the Ministry of Human Resources. When initially-formed in 1993, it was known as the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC) or Majlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia (MPSM), but was later incorporated and known as PSMB.PSMB�s Objectives
The main objective of the PSMB is the imposition and collection of a human resources development levy from the Employers for the purpose of promoting training of employees in workplace, and the establishment and administration of the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).Human Resources Development Fund
Introduction
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) was established under the legal requirements of the Human Resources Development Act 1992 (now known as the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001). The HRDF is a pool of funds that comprises Human Resources Development levies collected from employers of the manufacturing and service sectors as listed in the First Schedule of the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001 (liable registrants) as well as optional registrants. The establishment of the HRDF is part of the Government�s initiative to encourage the private sector employers in the manufacturing and service sectors to retrain and upgrade the skills of their employees in line with the needs of their business and industrialisation strategy of the country. With effect from January 2005, the HRDF has been extended to include employers from 8 more industries under the services sector. Employers who are registered and/or incorporated in Malaysia and who have registered with the PSMB and fulfilled the payment conditions are eligible to apply for training grants or financial assistance under the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).Objectives of HRDF
The objectives of the HRDF are to:Increase the supply of highly-skilled workers.Enhance the knowledge of workers and equip them with up-to-date skills.Prevent the skills of workers from becoming obsolete in a changing technological environment.Upgrade the quality and productivity of workers.Cultivate a training culture amongst employers.Maintain and enhance the competitiveness of Malaysian products through skills retraining andAccelerate the process of technology transfer.Assist in the attainment of the industrialisation objective of the country.Human Resources Development Levy
Human Resources Development Levy is the mandatory payment imposed by the Government on some specified groups of employers for the purpose of development of their employees. Under the law, certain classes of Employers are liable to pay a Human Resource Development levy for each employee at the rate of 1.0% per annum of the monthly wages of the employee. However, the Minister of Human Resources may, from time to time, by order published in the Gazette, reduce or increase the rate of the levy specified. The Minister is also empowered to exempt fully or partly any of the employers from the payment of this levy.Table 1No.IndustryClass of Employers
with Min. No of Employees
1Hotel Industry102Air Transport Services103Tour Operating Business104Telecommunication
Services105Freight Forwarding And Shipping Services106Postal/Courier Services107Advertising Industry108Computer Services109Energy Suppliers1010Training Providers1011Private Higher
Educational Institutions1012Direct Selling1013Engineering Support &
Maintenance Services1014Warehousing Services1015Port Services1016Private Hospital Services1017Research & Development1018Security Services1019* Hypermarket, Supermarket & Department Store Services50Classes of Employers to Pay Levy
The following is the groups or classes of Employers that are required to pay levy towards a common pool of funds i.e. Human Resource Development Fund.Employers in Manufacturing Sector
Under the manufacturing sector, the Class of Employers that is required to pay levy is :
– Employers with fifty or more employees
– Employers with ten or more but less than fifty employees and with a paid-up capital of RM2.5 million (RM2, 500,000) and aboveEmployers in Service Sector
Under the service sector, only those employers having employed 10 or more employees (except the Hypermarket industry*) are required to pay levy. The class of employers include 11 industries and 8 more industries with effect from 1-1-2005. (Kindly refer to Table 1)Other Class of Employers � Option to Pay
Another class of employers in the manufacturing industry is given the option of registering as a levy contributor with the Corporation. As spelled out in Part II of the First Schedule of the Act, this class of employers includes those with ten or more but less than fifty employees and with a paid-up capital of less than RM2.5 million (RM2,500,000). If they choose to register, they will be imposed a HRD levy in respect of each employee at the rate of 0.5% per annum of the monthly wages of the employee.Training Schemes Under HRDF
Employers who contribute to HRDF are eligible to access their levy payments by claiming training reimbursements through various training schemes that are implemented by PSMB.At present, there are 13 training schemes available at PSMB, which are listed as follows:SBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)SBL-KHAS SchemePROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan yang Diluluskan)PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian dengan Penyelia Latihan)PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
– JURUPLAN Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)Joint Training SchemeGraduate Training SchemeInformation Technology & Computer-Based Training SchemeComputer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room SchemeSpecial PSMB Training ProgrammesApprenticeship SchemesEnglish Language Training Programmes for WorkersSBL Scheme (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
Prior approval must first be obtained from the Secretariat for programmes/ courses under the SBL Scheme. This scheme enables employers to identify their own training needs and formulate training programmes to retrain and upgrade skills of employees in line with their operational as well as business requirements.

The training courses can be conducted either on-the-job, off-the-job or even a combination of both so as to suit the requirements of enterprises. Training can be carried out either by their own trainers or by external trainers if there is a lack of internal expertise. Apart from this, local enterprises can also engage and recruit qualified trainers from abroad if local expertise is not sufficient or available.

In order to qualify for the training grants, the training programmes must be structured and possess the following criteria:Specific training objectivesSpecific training activities or lesson plansInstructional guides by qualified instructors/trainersAssessment to determine the attainment of training objectives
SBL-KHAS Scheme
Under the SBL-KHAS Scheme, employers are not required to pay training fees to training providers registered with PSMB. The fees will be paid by PSMB to the training providers concerned on behalf of employers based on claims submitted by training providers, upon the completion of training. PSMB will debit the fees claimed to employers� levy accounts. For daily allowances claimed which may comprise of food, lodging and transportation including airfare (if applicable), employers are required to submit their claims to PSMB based on stipulated guidelines. Claims must be submitted after the completion of training.

Training programmes that are eligible  to be offered under this scheme are public programmes and in-house programmes conducted by training providers who are registered with PSMB. Training grant applications submitted by employers for programmes that are not registered or not conducted by training providers not registered under this scheme will be rejected.

PROLUS Scheme (Program Latihan Yang Diluluskan)
This PROLUS or Approved Training Programme Scheme (ATP) would allow registered training providers to offer training programmes to employers. Training providers can either submit the applications for ATP status along with applications for their registration, or after the Registration Certificates have been obtained.

Among the examples of training  programmes that are publicly offered under this scheme are the Management/ Administrative Skills, Craft/Technical Skills, Computer-Related Skills, and Productivity-Related Skills.

PERLA Scheme (Perjanjian Dengan Penyelia Latihan)
This scheme would enable employees to retrain and subsequently upgrade  their existing employees� skills by paying a small percentage of the approved fees under the PROLUS scheme. Employers are only required to pay between 20- 25% of the training fees, while thebalance can be directly claimed by the training providers from PSMB.

PLT Scheme (Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
The PLT (Pelan Latihan Tahunan) Scheme is an annual training plans scheme that encourages employers to put up Annual Training Plans. Under this scheme, employers must undertake systematic training needs analysis to ensure that training is conducted on a need basis and in line with their business plans and level of technological adaptations. Employers without the necessary expertise to do so can seek assistance from PSMB through the JURUPLAN Scheme (Consultancy Scheme for Training Needs Analysis). The training plan must encompass at least 10% of the company�s workforce and a minimum of 15% of the organisation�s lower level employees, especially those who only possess SPM qualifications and lower.

Juruplan Scheme (Skim Khidmat Juruperunding Bagi Pelan Latihan Tahunan)
Under this scheme, employers who have 200 employees and above can apply for consultancy services from training consultants who are registered with PSMB. These consultants will assist employers to identify training needs, systematically formulate training programmes and prepare annual training plans. Prior approval must be obtained from PSMB by the employers concerned and the rate of financial assistance will be determined by PSMB as well. This scheme is a one-off exercise and therefore, the transfer of knowledge and skills from participating consultants to respective employers must exist in the context of �change agent/client� relationships in the preparation of annual training plans.

Joint Training Scheme
This scheme enables several  employers, particularly those from the SMEs to jointly appoint a training provider to conduct training for their employees. One of the employers will act as the �organising employer� who will determine the type of programme required, engage a suitable training provider and determine the venue for training.

Apart from this, the �organising  employer� will also be responsible for determining the cost per employee, to enable participating employers to claim the allowable costs incurred upon the completion of training. The number of employees from participating employers must at least be more than 50% of the total participants of the programme. The �organising employer� will be able to claim the allowable costs at the rate of 100%, whilst participating employers will only be reimbursed based on the normal rates of financial assistance approved by PSMB.

Graduate Training SchemeObjective
The objective of the Graduate Training Scheme/05 (GTS/05) launched  by the government is to assist and equip unemployed graduates with specialised skills in Executive Development, Marketing, Business Accounting, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Cisco Certified Network and Professional, Linux System Administrator, Web Publishing & Web Application Development, English Language, Tourist Guide & Event Management and Entrepreneurship to enhance their employability.

Target Group
This scheme is for Malaysians who have graduated with a degree or diploma from 2003 onwards and have remained unemployed.

Terms And Conditions Of Application
► Only Malaysians who have graduated from 2003 onwards and  have remained unemployed are eligible to apply.

► Applicants must have completed their studies for at least 6 months and they must not have worked since completion of studies.

► Applicants who have a Masters degree and above are not eligible to apply.

► Application forms must be submitted to PSMB at least one (1) month before the commencement of the programme.

► Applicants must submit their applications through approved training providers using forms (PSMB/SLG/1/05) complete with the following supporting documents:

– Photocopies of the applicants� new identity cards and the latest academic qualifications (diploma or degree) duly verified and certified as true copies by a Member of Parliament, Member of a State Assembly, Headmaster or School Principal, Village Head, �Penggawa�, �Tuai Rumah� or �Ketua Kaum�, �Ketua Mukim Bertauliah�, any Government Officer in the A Category or a Justice of Peace.

– Applicants who have yet to receive  their scroll from respective universities, may submit verified and certified true copies of final semester�s examination results with confirmations from the university registrars stating completion of studies. In the case of Institutions of Private Higher Education where there is no registrar, verification can be done by the Head of Admission / Administration.

– Original offer letters from PSMB�s approved training providers.  – All academic qualifications such as original scrolls and final semester�s examination results must be examined by PSMB�s staff before approvals are given.

► Each applicant is allowed to submit only one application form to the training provider with a programme of his/her choice. The duly filled application will be submitted to PSMB by the training provider concerned. Multiple applications with different training providers will cause the applicants to be rejected by our computer system. Appeals will not be entertained.

► Trainees must fulfill all conditions for the awarding of certificates such as projects, assignments and examinations as determined by training providers. Trainees attending professional programmes like Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP) and Linux System Administrator (LSA) must take all the professional examinations.

► All applicants for the CCNP programme are required to attend an interview to be conducted by PSMB officers before approvals are given.

► During training, all trainees must complete their tasks, assignments and projects. Trainees are required to participate actively in all practical exercises, presentations and role plays as directed by trainers. Trainees are also required to keep a training profile for the duration of the programme.

► During attachment training, all trainees must abide to all terms and conditions or regulations as determined by employers.

► If an applicant had attended any training programme under the previous GraduateTraining Schemes, PSMB-ACCP or any training schemes under the �Skim Sangkutan Latihan (SSL)�, he/she not eligible to participate in this scheme. This ruling also applies to applicants who have attended training under the Retrenched Workers and Unemployed Training Scheme.

Entry Requirements For Programmes Offered
► The entry requirements for applicants for each training programme under Graduate Training Scheme are as follows:-

ProgrammesEntry Requirementsi) Executive Development, Marketing, Business Accounting, Financial  Planning & Wealth Management, Web Publishing & Web Application Development, Tourist Guide & Event Management, Entrepreneurship and the English LanguageApplicants must have  a Degree or Diploma in any field of studies. For Web Publishing & Web Application Development, applicants must possess at least a credit in Mathematics and Science at SPM levelii) Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Linux System Administrator (LSA)Applicants must have a Degree or Diploma in Computer Studies or Engineering.iii) Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP)Applicants must have a Degree in Computer Studies or Engineering.
► Financial assistance will be terminated when trainees stop attending the training programme.

Training Programmes Offered
► The duration of the programmes offered under the scheme are as follows: –
ProgrammesTraining AttachmentDuration Trainingi) Certificate in Executive Development3 months2 monthsii) Certificate in Marketing3 months2 monthsiii) Certificate in Business Accounting5 months2 monthsiv) Certificate in Financial Planning & Wealth Management3 months2 monthsv) Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)2.5 months2 monthsvi) Cisco Certified Network and Professional (CCNP)3 months2 monthsvii) Linux System Administrator(LSA)3 months2 monthsviii) Web Publishing & Web Application Development3.5 months2 monthsix) Certificate in English Language4 months2 monthsx) Certificate in Tourist Guide & Event Management3 months2 monthsxi) Certificate in Entrepreneurship3 months2 months
► Training programmes offered under the scheme are skills and application-based. The curriculum of these programmes has been developed by PSMB with the assistance of experts.

(Note : Certificates of attendance will be issued by Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad to trainees who have successfully completed their training with an attendance of at least 75%)

Information Technology & Computer-Based Training Scheme
The Computer-Based Training Scheme was implemented in 1995 to further promote ICT/IT  training, enabling employers to set up their own Computer-Based Training Unit, while the Information Technology Scheme enables employers to set up their own IT Training Unit within their enterprises so as to purchase computers worth up to a value of RM25, 000 for every three years.

In addition, employers are also entitled to receive an  additional financial assistance that is subjected to the maximum of RM25, 000 once in every three years for the purchase of personal computers so as to enable them to set up a Computer-Based Training Unit at their branch offices. However, prior approval by PSMB with regard to such purchase is required.
 Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development)
This Computer-Based Training Scheme (Software Development) entitles the employer to  purchase training CD ROMS and softwares without needing to obtain any prior approval from the Corporation, or source external expertise to develop the employer�s own specific computer-based training softwares, where prior approval from PSMB would have to be obtained.

Employers who are interested to apply for this scheme are  required to prepare a proposal with appropriate justification and duration of development and attach together quotations from three consultants for the development of the system. Meanwhile, the rate of financial assistance is based on skill areas as determined and developed by employers. PSMB has always provided development grants to employers� associations, to develop specific computer-based training programmes/CD ROMS for the benefit of their members.

Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme
Under this Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme, the Small Medium Industries  (SMIs) who have vacant rooms can thus convert them into training rooms by applying for financial assistance offered under the scheme. Besides this, the scheme also enables employers to obtain 80% of the rate of financial assistance for the purchase of training equipment (such as chairs, tables, videos, televisions, white boards, LCD Projectors and OHP projectors) and the setting up of training rooms. The Purchase of Training Equipment & Setting Up of Training Room Scheme is aimed at encouraging employers to conduct more in-house training programmes other than to enhance a training culture amongst them.

Special PSMB Training Programmes
Special Training Programmes are organised and conducted by PSMB in collaboration with training providers under the PROLUS Scheme from time to time. Among the Training programmes available under this scheme are as follows:-Train The Trainer (TTT)Effective Communication In The Workplace (ECW)Effective Communication & The Educator (ECE)Measuring The Impact Of TrainingEvaluation Of Training (EOT)Training Needs Analysis (TNA)Pedagogy Of Teaching And LearningBasic Counselling Skills For TeachersImproving On The Job TrainingTechniques Of Module WritingPreparation And Use Of Teaching ResourcesOn The Job InstructionCeramics Raw Materials And PreparationsEnhancing Pedagogical Skills Through Micro-TeachingIT Security PracticesIT Security ManagementExecutive Certificate In Event ManagementAssessing Competency In The WorkplaceMeasuring The Effectiveness In TrainingTesting And EvaluationFormulation Of Test QuestionsDrying And Firing Processes For CeramicsThe rate of financial assistance under this scheme is 100%

Apprenticeship Schemes
The Apprenticeship Schemes, which are offered by PSMB, is a structured training programme focused on skills training in certain fields for a particular industry. This scheme is executed in accordance with the co-curriculum of the National Skills Standards and the pre-determined training period.Objective of The Apprenticeship Schemes
The objective for the establishment of this Apprenticeship Scheme is to prepare various skills training (Multi-Skilling) to school leavers at the PMR/SPM level, in sectors such as industrial, hotel, manufacturing, information technology (IT), and transportation, so as to fulfill the need for a skilled workforce in the industrial and service sectors of the country. Besides this, this scheme also enables employers who are registered with PSMB to be actively involved in training activities.

The apprenticeship schemes are designed and targeted  at the four primary groups of audience, namely, i) the employers, who would send the selected apprentices for training; ii) the training providers, who provide training to the selected apprentices; iii) the selected apprentices who would undergo the apprenticeship training; and iv) PSMB, which manages apprenticeship schemes and accredits training centres for the conduct of the programmes. Through this scheme, which involves a combination of theoretical and practical training, PMR/SPM school leavers or workers who have been successfully selected as apprentices by the employer registered with PSMB, will undergo �Off-The- ob� as well as �On-The-Job� training. �Off-The-Job� involves training at the training centres of training providers that have been accredited by PSMB, while �On-The-Job� training is conducted at the premise of the sponsoring employer. Before being able to successfully complete the training programme, the apprentices will be required to work for the respective sponsoring employers for a fixed period of one to three years, as written in the requirements of the apprenticeship contracts (that is if offered employment).

Types of Scheme, Entry Requirements & Duration
 Types of Schemes & Entry Requirements
Since 1996, PSMB has introduced 9 (nine) apprenticeship schemes for candidates who are able to meet the entry requirement as detailed below.Apprenticeship Schemes & Their Respective
Minimum Qualification Requirements
SchemesMinimum Qualificationa) Mechatronics Apprenticeship Scheme
b) Plastics Injection Moulding Apprenticeship Scheme� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3
[Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in Mathematics, Science and English)c) Tool And Die Maker (Mould)
Apprenticeship Scheme� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in English And Mathematics or Science)d) Information Technology (Programming) Apprenticeship Scheme
e) Information Technology
(Multimedia Artist-Authoring)
Apprenticeship Scheme
f) Industrial Sewing Machine
Technician Apprenticeship Scheme� SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in
Mathematics and English)g) Hotel Industry Apprenticeship Scheme
h) Multimodal Transport
Operators Apprenticeship Scheme
i) Wood-Based (Furniture) Apprenticeship Scheme� PMR/SPM or
� Senior Middle Level 3 [Unified Examination Certificate] (Passes in
Mathematics and English)

►Duration of Training
The duration of the training would usually range from 10 weeks to six months for optional modules, and nine to 18 months for the full modules. Apprentices who have completed their training will receive a SKM Level 1 & 2 certification in the relevant field that has already been approved and accredited by MLVK, as well as the Apprenticeship Certificate that would be awarded by PSMB.
Duration & Period of Training Programmes
for the Various Schemes of Apprenticeship
Schemes“Off-the-Job”“On-the-Job”Total Training Durationa) Mechatronics9 months9 months18 monthsb) Hotel Industry
� Module 1A (Housekeeping)
� Module 1B (Front Office Operations)
� Module 2 (Food & Beverage Operations)
� Module 3 (Kitchen Operations)5 weeks
7 weeks
3 months
3 months5 weeks
7 weeks
3 months
3 months10 weeks
14 weeks
6 months
6 monthsc) Information Technology (Programming)6 months3 months9 monthsd) Information Technology (Multimedia Artist � Authoring)7 months5 months12 monthse) Wood Based Industry (Furniture)9.5 months6.5 months16 monthsf) Multimodal Transport Operators4.5 months4.5 months9 monthsg) Plastics Injection Moulding6 months4 months10 monthsh) Tool and Die Maker7.5 months6.5 months14 monthsi) Industrial Sewing Machine Technician7 months4 months11 months

► Funding & Training Fees
Tuition fees are fully paid by PSMB under its RM15 Million Apprenticeship Fund. Apprentices who are selected by sponsoring employers would be fully funded by PSMB under the Apprenticeship Scheme Fund. The apprentices will also be paid with monthly allowance of between RM300�RM500 and an insurance coverage by sponsoring employers. Sponsoring employers, meanwhile, are eligible to claim financial assistance at the rate of 95% of the allowable cost, namely, apprenticeship monthly allowance, insurance coverage and consumable training materials, if applicable.

Tuition Fees for Various Apprenticeship SchemeApprenticeship SchemeTraining FeesMechatronicsRM6,200Industrial MachiningRM8,000Hotel Industry
– Module 1A
– Module 1B
– Module 2
– Module 3
RM1,062
RM1,488
RM2,550
RM3,400Information Technology
(Multimedia Artist)RM5,500Wood-Based Industry (Furniture)RM4,500Multimodal Transportation OperatorRM3,500Plastics Injection MouldingRM6,500Tool and Die Maker (Mould)RM8,500
Application To Become A Sponsoring Employer
Employers who register themselves with PSMB are required to forward their sponsoring details by submitting the Sponsorship Application Form to PSMB by either fax/postage, a month before the training programme commences.

Employers are advised to determine the functions of sponsorships and contact PSMB or any training providers in advance, to obtain advice and guidance, as deciding on the location /premise for the apprentices who will be sponsored by the respective employers.

Employer�s Registration With MLVK
For employers who will be sponsoring apprentices under this apprenticeship scheme, they are required to send their officers, who will be in-charge of supervising the apprentices for the Assessment Officer, as well as the Internal Accreditation Officer
Induction Course, which are sponsored by MLVK. This course is compulsory for all companies� officers who would be supervising apprentices during the �On-The-Job� training.

The Assessment Officer will evaluate and fill in  apprentices� portfolios based on skills achieved by the particular candidate who undergoes the �On-The-Job� training. On theother hand, the Internal Accreditation Officer will be responsible in accrediting the portfolios. Such assessments would help the MLVK to determine whether the particular apprentice is qualified to be awarded with the SKM Certification Level 1 and 2.

Selection Of Apprentices
Employers can obtain names of apprenticeship programmes� candidates from the PSMB, as well as from their own resources. Interviews and selection process will be subsequently conducted by the respective employers. Interested candidates are required to fulfill the stated entry requirements. Candidates who are interested to participate in this scheme can obtain the application form from PSMB or to issue a letter to PSMB by enclosing together their personal details, a photocopy of their examination certificates and IC, as well as their most recent passport-size photo.

Training Modules of Apprentice Schemes
The list below provides a brief outline of the various modules under the various apprenticeship schemes of PSMB.
a) Mechatronics Apprenticeship SchemeCode – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsModule 1Module 2M1 Mathematics
E1 English 1
5S 5-s (Recreating the Workplace)
MS1 Mechanical Skills
ES1A Electrical System 1A
CS1 Computer Skills 1
        (Introduction to PC & Windows)
DCF DC Fundamentals
MAE Magnetism and Electromagnetism
ACF AC Fundamentals
WS Wiring and Soldering Technique
WSH Workplace Safety and Health 1
TD1 Team DynamicsES1B Electrical System 1B
PN1 Pneumatics 1
DCN DC Network Theorem
HY1 Hydraulics 1
SCF Semiconductor Fundamental
TE Technical English
TAC Transistor Amplifier Circuit
CS2 Computer Skills (Business App.
       Software)
TD Technical Drawing
WSH2 Workplace Safety and Health 2Module 3TFC Transistor Feedback Circuit
PSR Power Supply Regulation Circuit
EAT Electronic Assembly Technique
ES Electronics Sensors
PLC1 PLC
QC1A Quality Control 1A
QC1B Quality Control 1B
TPM Total Productive Maintenance
MSM Motors and Servo Motors 1b) Hotel Industry Apprenticeship SchemeCode – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsModule 1AModule 1BSHK1 Introduction to Housekeeping
Operators
SHK2 Chemicals and Cleaning Agents
SHK3 Servicing Bedroom
SHK4 Servicing Bathroom
SHK5 Public Area Cleaning
SHK6 Flower Arrangement
SHK7 Laundry
SHK8 Housekeeping Practice
SHK9 English for Housekeeping
SHK10 LinenSFO1 Introduction to Front Office
         Operations
SFO2 Guest Relations
SFO3 Hotel Law
SFO4 Telephone Service
SFO5 Basic Calculations
SFO6 Keyboard Skills
SFO7 Basic Cashiering
SFO8 Basic Accounting Practice
SFO9 Bell Desk & Concierge
SFO10 Computer Operations
SFO11 Reservation Procedures
SFO12 Reception Procedure
SFO13 Guest Departure
SFO14 Reception Practical
SFO15 Clerical Administration
SFO16 Upselling Skills
SFO17 English for Front OfficeModule 2Module 3SFB1 Introduction to Food &
         Beverage Operations
SFB2 Bars & Service of Beverages
SFB3 Restaurant Mise en Place
SFB4 Restaurant Service
SFB5 Wine & Wine Service
SFB6 Function Service
SFB7 Room Service
SFB8 Customer Care
SFB9 Silver Service
SFB10 Menu Knowledge
SFB11 Nutrition
SFB12 Hygiene
SFB13 First Aid
SFB14 Food & Beverage Service
           Practicals
SFB15 Food & Beverage Cost Control
SFB16 English for Food & BeverageSK1 Introduction to Kitchen Operations
SK2 Mise en Place & Food Operation
SK3 Stewarding
SK4 Receiving & Storing
SK5 Methods and Cookery
SK6 Appetizers/ Savouries/ Salads/
       Sandwiches
SK7 Stocks, Soups, Sauces
SK8 Vegetables, Egg & Farinaceous
SK9 Asian Cookery
SK10 Shellfish Preparation & Cookery
SK11 Meat Butchery & Cookery
SK12 Basics Desserts
SK13 Baking Skills
SK14 Kitchen Practices
SK15 English for Kitchenc) Information Technology Apprenticeship Scheme (Programming)Code – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsITP001 Anti Virus
ITP002 Data Storage Management
ITP003 Programming Preparation
ITP004 Creating User Interface
ITP005 User Interface Acceptance
ITP006 Program Coding
ITP007 Program Testing
ITP008 Program DocumentationITP009 Module Documentation
ITP010 Programming Constraint

Supplementary Subjects:
ITP S1 English
ITP S2 Mathematics
ITP S3 Group Dynamics
ITP S4 Work Ethicd) Information Technology Apprenticeship Scheme
(Multimedia Artist � Authoring)
Code – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsITM001 System Maintenance
ITM002 Graphic Element Production
ITM003 Audio Element Production
ITM004 Video Element Production
ITM005 Screen Colours
ITM006 Multimedia Maintenance Files
ITM007 Organise Multimedia Files
ITM008 Authoring Code
ITM009 Authoring Template
ITM010 Creating Element EffectsITM011 Product Testing
ITM012 Modify Project
ITM013 User Documentation
ITM014 Job Brief
ITM015 Final Product

Supplementary Subjects:
ITM S1 English
ITM S2 Art & Design
ITM S3 Group Dynamics
ITM S4 Work Ethicse) Wood – Based Industry Apprenticeship Scheme (Furniture)Code – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsPhase 1Phase 2WI 101 Introduction to Wood-Based
            Industry
WI S1 Workplace Communication
WI S2 Team Building
WI 102 Safety and Health
WI 103 Quality Workforce &
             Assurance
WI 104 Technical Drawing 1
WI 105 Wood Technology 1
WI 106 Introduction To Non-Wood
             Based Furniture Material
WI 107 Wood Machining and
             Operation 1
WI 108 Wood Adhesive
WI 109 Jointing Technique
WI 110 Furniture Finishing 1
WI 111 Assembly Method
WI 112 Knife GrindingWI S3 Introduction to Computer
WI 201 Industrial Rules and Practices
WI 202 Packaging Method and Control
WI 203 Quality Control
WI 204 Technical Drawing II
WI 205 Wood Technology II
WI 206 Inventory Control
WI 207 Wood Machining and
            Operation II
WI 208 Wood Lamination
WI 209 Prototype Making
WI 210 Furniture Finishing IIf) Multimodal Transportation Operator Apprenticeship SchemeCode – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsBlock 1Block 2MTO 101 Introduction to Multimodal
              Transport Operator
MTO S1 Workplace Communications
MTO 102 Import Freights Forwarding
               Procedures I
MTO 103 Export Freights Forwarding
               Procedures I
MTO S2 Business Writing Skills
MTO 104 Basic Business Computing
              and Communication
MTO 105 Basic Use of Electronic Data
               Interchange (EDI)
MTO S3 Personal Effectiveness
MTO 106 Organising Cargo Transport
               and Billings
MTO 107 Effective Customer Service IMTO 201 Introduction To Multimodal
              Transport Operator
MTO 202 Workplace Communications
MTO S4 Import Freights Forwarding
             Procedures I
MTO S5 Export Freights Forwarding
             Procedures I
MTO 203 Business Writing Skills
MTO 204 Basic Business Computing
               And Communication
MTO 205 Basic Use Of Electronic Data
               Interchange (EDI)
MTO S6 Personal Effectiveness
MTO 206 Organising Cargo Transport
               And Billings
MTO 207 Effective Customer Service Ig) Plastics Injection Moulding Apprenticeship SchemeCode – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsLevel 1Level 2PIM S1 Introduction
PIM S2 Communication English
PIM 101 Safety and Housekeeping
PIM 102 Handtools and Practice
PIM S3 Basic Understanding of
            Technical Drawing
PIM 103 Material Handling 1
PIM 104 Injection Moulding �
              Production Processes 1
PIM 105 Parts Runner and Regrind
PIM 106 Machine Shutdown
PIM 107 MouldsPIM 201 Injection Moulding �
               Production Processes 2
PIM 202 Quality Control 1
PIM 203 Quality Control 2
PIM 204 Material Handling 2
PIM 205 Jig and Fixtures
PIM S4 Plastics Decoration
PIM 206 Fundamentals of Production
              Controlh) Tool & Die Maker (Mould) Apprenticeship SchemeCode – Modules/ SubjectsCode – Modules/ SubjectsLevel 1Level 2TOM S1 Introduction to Tool Making
TOM S2 English Communication
TOM S3 Mathematics
TOM 101 Workshop Safety, Health
              and Environment
TOM 102 Basic Understanding of
               Technical Drawing
TOM 103 Measuring Instruments And
               Applications
TOM 104 Workshop Practice
TOM 105 Technical Drawing (2D
               Computer-Aided Drafting)
TOM 106 Engineering Material and
               Heat Treatment
TOM 107 Workshop Machining
               Technology (Milling, Lathe,
               Grinding)TOM S4 Workshop Mathematics
TOM S5 Quality Control
TOM 201 Fundamentals of CNC
               Programming (2D)
TOM 202 Advanced Machining
               Technology
TOM 203 Assemble, Test And
               Troubleshoot Mould
TOM 204 Fundamentals of Two Plate
               Mould
English Language Training Programmes for Workers
The learning of the English Language is an investment in the current globalising environment as it augments the value of human capital. Fluency and eloquence means being competitive. In a knowledge-based economy, the economic value of the English Language cannot be underestimated. To be able to succeed in a competitive environment, education and training in the English Language are vitally important for the survival of businesses in the current world market. The implementation of the English Language Training Programmes, namely Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN), Communication English for Workers (COMEW) and Business English for Executives (BEE) by PSMB aims to increase the level of English Language profi ciency amongst today�s workforce.

The programmes implemented under the PERLA Scheme, are subjected to these criteria:-The programmes can be conducted at employers� premises (in-house with external trainers) or offered at training providers� premises (public).Financial assistance is determined at 100%. This is in line with the Government�s efforts to promote the English Language.The course fee for the three programmes will be paid by PSMB to training providers concerned and the amounts incurred will be debited to individual employer�s account under the HRDF.Employers can submit claims for �allowable costs� if applicable; upon the completion of each module, subject to the terms and conditions determined.Training providers have two options to check employers� levy balances and reservations of funds.Funds can be reserved for all three modules prior to the commencement of training and claims must be made upon the completion of each module.Reservation of fund by module is also allowed prior to the commencement of training and claims must be made upon the completion of training.

Contact Details

Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad
Wisma HRDF
Jalan Beringin
Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 1800-88-4800
Fax: 03-2096 4999
Website: http://www.hrdf.com.my

References

i. Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad
ii. http://www.hrdf.com.my
iii. Training Guide Malaysia (7th Edition)
iv. www.trainingmalaysia.com

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