HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT FUND

(HRDF)

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
CALL FOR PROPOSAL

SME TRAINING

VERSION 1

18th JUNE 2020

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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The document is formulated for HRDF Registered Training Providers as a

proposal submission guideline for SME Training initiative.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The objectives of SME Training are:

2.1 To enable Malaysian Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) employees enhance

their career development by increasing their skills to retain in their current job
with high talent to make them marketable in the job market post COVID-19;

2.2 To encourage SME employers to continuously and systematically train their

employees to increase their level of competency, productivity and quality to
enhance the productivity of the SME company and sustain in the global market
post COVID-19 ;

2.3 To produce more skilled workers for the SME industries in order to remain
competitive and sustainable in the global market post COVID-19; and,

2.4 To support SMEs in increasing their productivity while being cost-effective.

3.0 TARGET GROUP

3.1 The target group for this initiative is the Malaysian Employees of Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) registered with HRDF and Non-HRDF.

3.2 SME employers must meet the official national SME definition subject to the
latest Amendment & Expansion of the PSMB Act 2001, as per the table below in
order to participate in this scheme:

Sector No of Employees

Manufacturing & (10-200 pax) Malaysian employees

Mining and Quarrying
Services (10-75 pax) Malaysian employees

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4.0 TYPE AND APPROVAL PROCESS OF TRAINING COURSES

4.1 The proposed courses required by the participants can be either certification or
non-certification in nature.

4.2 Training providers must ensure the training needs address the critical
requirements of SME industry to enhance the skills of the employees and elevate
SME’s productivity and quality to national and international standard.

4.3 Priority will be given for those proposals that address the needs of the SME
Industry which are severely affected due to MCO and post COVID-19. Proposed
courses must be related to Strategic or operational skills which can add value to
the SME employees, helps them to retain in their current job and marketable in
job market.

4.4 The training provider can only submit a maximum number of two (2) courses
from the six (6) focus areas below:

i. Talent management
ii. Business strategy, development & marketing
iii. Financial management
iv. Growth and Scaling
v. Networking & Leadership
vi. Customer management

4.5 The fees payable to the training provider will be based on evaluation of the
nature and depth of the training modules, followed by market price. The
maximum course fee amount that can be proposed is RM5,000 per pax
including training allowances. If the nature of the course is certification, an
increase in the fees can be considered during the proposal stage.

4.6 The standard training duration is within 3 months to ensure fast, quality and
measurable outcomes. However, if the duration of the training exceeds 3 months,
the Training Provider is required to provide justification and implementation plan.

4.7 Once the evaluation process is completed, the outcome will be announced
followed by the signing of Service Agreement. For the preparation of Service
Agreement, Training Providers are requested to provide relevant Certified Copies
of Latest SSM Company Search.

4.8 Upon signing the agreement, the appointed training providers are allowed to
recruit participating trainees and submit their grant application to HRDF.

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5.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

5.1. Proposals can be submitted from 18th June to 17th July 2020. The date for future
submissions will be notified after 17th July 2020 (if any).

5.2 There will be no charges imposed for the submission of proposals. Priority will be
given to quality proposals that fulfil the objectives and have the potential to
achieve the desired outcome of the scheme.

5.3 HRDF will provide feedback on the submission of proposals after the evaluation
process within fifteen (15) working days from the date of submission. HRDF
reserves the rights to reject/request for additional information if the submission
does not meet the requirement/objective of the scheme.

5.4 As a general rule, all information / documents (Part 1 – Part 4) as mentioned in

this proposal format are required to be uploaded as an attachment during the
online submission via HRDF portal. If you are required to submit the hardcopy of
proposals due to technical issues, you may submit it to:

Strategic Initiatives Department

Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad
Wisma HRDF, Jalan Beringin
Damansara Heights
50490 Kuala Lumpur

5.5 For further information, please feel free to email us at

[email protected]

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PART 1: TRAINING PROVIDER BACKGROUND

1. Training Provider Name ………………………………………………

………………………………………………

2. Registration Number ………………………………………………

(MyCoID) ………………………………………………

3. Address (Mailing) ………………………………………………

………………………………………………
………………………………………………

4. Contact Details ………………………………………………

(Person in Charge) ………………………………………………
Name / Contact No / Email Address ………………………………………………
………………………………………………

5. Past record/ performance of the (Please attach a separate list)

company

*Please provide certified copy of Latest SSM Company Search

I would like to declare and confirm that all information provided above is true and accurate

…………………………………………………... ……………………………………………….
Signature Company Official Stamp

Name: Date: ………………………………………..

Position:

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PART 2: TRAINING COURSE DETAILS

Section A: Course Details

1. Course Title Please provide the course title.

2. Type of Course Technical or non-technical
3. Type of training Classroom / E-learning / Blended / Coaching /
Development / Visual / Remote (Please specify)

4. Skill Focus Area Please specify
5. Duration (Days) In unit of actual training days and contact hours
Note:
Please provide course duration for total training
hours and training days. For example: 1 month/
20 days/ 140 hours.
6. Level of Certification Name of Certificate
7. Certification Body Indicate the awarding certification body of the
programme in this column. Provide
comprehensive details of the certification body
 History of the establishment;
 Location of the establishment
 Global/ industry recognition;
 The certification process of trainee upon
attending to the proposed course; and
 Any other related information on certification
body
 Sample of certificate given to trainee(s).

Documentary evidence for the proposed

certification (e.g. Letter of Authorisation from
Certification Body). Training providers are
required to provide Certified True Copies (CTC) of
the documents in hard copy format to HRDF.
8. Course Overview Provide comprehensive overview of the
programme which includes the following
information:
 The value to the industry;
 How well is this programme recognised by
the industry
9. Prerequisites  SPM / STPM
 Diploma / Degree or Equivalent
 Others
10. Course Objective Please elaborate

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11. Learning Outcome Please elaborate

12. Course content Please list down the outline of the course content.
(Attachment I)
13. Learning Activities  Lecture
 Role Play
 Practical Exercise
 Case Studies
 Learning Activities
 Video Presentation
 Self-Evaluation
 Training

Please explain how the proposed course will be

conducted (full time)
14. Target Group  HRDF registered and Non HRDF registered
SME Employers.

 SME Employees from HRDF registered

and Non HRDF registered SME
Companies.

Section B: Trainers

1 Trainer’s Profile Please provide the details of the trainer. (Attachment II)

Section C: Supporting Documents and Additional Information

1. Brochure
2. Detailed Daily Training Schedule
3. Certification Supporting Evidence
4. Trainer Profile (Attachment III)
5. TTT Certificate / TTT Exemption Issued by HRDF (except for seminar,
Conference and visiting trainers)

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COURSE CONTENT / HOURS

NO. CONTENT / ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES HOURS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
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TRAINER’S PROFILE

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 NAME :

1.2 I/C or PASSPORT NO. :

2.0 TRAINER’S PROFILE

2.1 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION :

2.2 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP :

2.3 INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE :

2.4 OTHER RELATED STRENGTH(s) :

3.0 HRDF TTT CERTIFICATION (Please attach the copy of TTT Certificate)
3.1 TTT CERTIFICATE NO. :

Note: Kindly attach the complete resume of trainer

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PART 3: Training Requirement Justification

Section A: Additional Information

1. Proposed Outcome of the courses

2. Focus area (Please specify)
3. Basic of Consideration

4. Implementation Plan

Section B: Benefits for SMEs

Training providers are required to conduct a comprehensive analysis of skills deficiencies in

order to identify the most crucial training requirement in SME industry post COVID-19. Aspects
that we have to consider in establishing the training requirements are;

1. Challenges faced by the SMEs to up-skill their employees and enhance their career
development post COVID-19;

2. Challenges faced by SMEs to increase productivity and alleviate the increase in cost of
business post COVID-19?

3. How do SMEs sustain in the global market post COVID-19?

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PART 4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICES

Cost Per Cost Per Pax (RM)

Group
Justification &
No. Item Description
Detailed Calculation*
(20 pax)
(RM)

Trainer's fees
1 Trainer Fee
Trainer's flight & accommodation
(if applicable)

a) Capped at maximum of
Venue Rental,
2 RM150/day/pax
Food & Beverage
b) Not inclusive of lab equipment

Inclusive of the following:-

a) Consumables (e.g.
3 Training Materials stationeries)
b) Printing of handouts
c) Training Manual/Textbooks

Inclusive of the following:-

a) Software, hardware and
Facilities and
4 learning tools (incl. non-venue
Equipment
related rentals, e.g. laptop rental)
b) Access to online portals

Applicable to both non-

6 Examination Fee certification and certification
courses

Exclusive to certification
7 Certification Fee
programmes only

Trainees
8 Allowances & If applicable only.
Accommodation

Percentage calculated based on

x Profit Margin total of all cost items excl. profit (e.g. RM x,xxx) x%
margin

SUB TOTAL

a. SST (6%)

GRAND TOTAL

Note: Justification & detailed calculations for each item is mandatory

Please add additional rows if needed, with detailed information.

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