Refund of cost of E-Learning Licence under the Training Grant System

Employers contributing the training Levy are hereby informed that the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) provides for the refund of the cost of E-Learning licences under the Training Grant System. This incentive encourages employees to learn at their own pace and enables them to access to a wide range of online courses on E-Learning platforms approved by the HRDC.

Under the local training scheme, a course is delivered by a Registered Training Institution (RTI) for more than one Employer. The course can be delivered either face-to-face or online mode via platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, amongst others. The course should be MQA/HEC approved.

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HRDC refunds 50% of the cost of an economy air fare up to a maximum of Rs 30,000 per trainee for a training programme, for a maximum period of four (4) weeks. The course fee is refunded as per grant formula and the refund falls within the grant ceiling of the Employer.

Training Needs Analysis Scheme

Employers conducting a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) will receive a refund of an amount equivalent to 25% of their Annual Grant ceiling subject to a ceiling of:

• Rs 75,000 if the TNA is conducted by a certified In-house resource person approved by the HRDC and
• Rs 150,000 if the TNA is conducted by an outside firm / consultant approved by the HRDC.

Multimedia Facilities Scheme

Registered Training Institutions having their own / rented building, infrastructure and training facilities will be eligible for a refund of 50% of the cost on purchase of new multimedia equipment. The refund will be subject to a maximum total limit of Rs 200,000 per Training Institution. The Registered Training Institution can submit application under this scheme at different intervals provided the maximum refund of Rs 200,000 is not exhausted within a period of 3 years. The support will cover, amongst others, purchase of the following equipment:

• Photocopier,
• LCD projector,
• Computer and licensed software,
• Overhead projector,
• Scanner,
• and such other equipment as may be approved by the HRDC.

A structured online training is a training conducted through a learning management system, where the participant can view the syllabus and track his/her academic progress. Structured online training is generally self-paced and requires minimal trainer intervention.

No MQA approval is required for a structured online training, unless the training is offered on a learning management system operated by a local Registered Training Institution (RTI).

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The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) wishes to inform all Employers contributing to the training levy that for all courses/training programmes explicitly focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) starting as from 01st July 2024, they will be eligible for up to 90% refund of training costs.

This initiative emanates from the 2024 Budget measures and is meant for AI courses up to Diploma Level.  

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Under the In-House training scheme, the training is delivered solely for one employer. Training can be delivered by an Internal Trainer (Employee on the Payroll of the Employer); a Freelance Trainer; a Registered Training Institution or a Foreign Trainer. The course must be Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) / Higher Education Commission (HEC) approved except where the training is delivered live-on-line by a Foreign Trainer. Eligible costs include trainer fees, cost of venue if training is conducted outside the employer’s premises, stationery and course materials, airfare and accommodation for foreign trainers for courses conducted locally.

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