| April 9, 2010 FMM Institute's Training Schemes |
| Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) |
| Introduction FMM Institute is a registered training provider with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) and it ensures that all its programmes comply with the requirements of the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) to be eligible for training grants under HRDF. Employers who are registered with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) are eligible for training grants through the various schemes available under the HRDF. The schemes are as follows: |
| SBL Scheme Employers can claim for reimbursement from HRDF upon completion of programme. However, approval from PSMB is required prior to commencement of programme by completing Form PSMB/PGL/1/09. Training grants can be considered for all types of training programmes (both in-house and external) for the retraining and skills upgrading of employees relevant to the needs of employers.
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| PROLUS Scheme Employers can claim for reimbursement without the need to apply for prior approval. It is only for training programmes with Approved Training Programme (ATP) status. |
| PERLA Scheme FMM Institute will claim the entire amount directly from the employer’s account with HRDF. No prior approval is needed under this scheme. However, employer must submit Form PSMB/PER/T2/06 to FMM Institute before the commencement of programme. It is only applicable for training programmes with Approved Training Programme (ATP) status.
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| SBL-KHAS Scheme Similar to the PERLA scheme but approval from PSMB is required prior to commencement of programme by completing Form PSMB/PGL/1/09. Employers must submit Form PSMB/SBL-KHAS/T2/09 to FMM Institute prior to commencement of programme. |
| SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) Under this scheme, a total of 37 SMEs Skills Upgrading Programmes were approved by SME Corp to be conducted for SMEs so as to enjoy the Skills Upgrading Grant. The grant was increased from 50% to 80% effective June 1, 2008. |
| Eligibility to SMEs Skills Upgrading Programmes • Manufacturing sector (including agricultural-based industries) and manufacturing-related services - annual sales value is not more than RM25 million or with less than 150 full-time employees.
• Services sector (including ICT) - annual sales value is not more than RM5 million or with less than 50 full-time employees.
• SMEs must be registered under the Companies Act 1965 (Private Limited companies) or the Registration of Business Act 1956 (Enterprise companies) with majority Malaysian shareholders (minimum 60%).
SMEs who contribute to the HRDF can also apply for training grants under the various schemes available under the HRDF. The SMIDEC Skills Development Programmes can also be conducted on in-house basis. |
