Employees Retraining Board

The ERB is dedicated to assist eligible employees in Hong Kong of non-Chinese origin, in particular the ethnic minorities, to broaden their opportunities through the provision of suitable training and employment services. These dedicated services assist them to integrate into the society, and strive for the well-being of themselves and their families. Training courses specifically designed for the ethnic minorities are listed below.

For existing and planned measures of the ERB on the promotion of equality for the ethnic minorities, please click here.

Course Fee & Allowance

Full-time placement-tied courses targeted at the unemployed are offered free of any charge and retraining allowance is payable to trainees satisfying the eligibility criteria. Non placement-tied courses have stipulated course fees but people with nil or low income can apply for fee waiver or fee subsidies. Applicants should refer to the latest ERB Course Prospectus for detailed information on retraining allowance and course fee.

Full-time Placement-tied Courses

1. Certificate in Standard Security & Property Management (English Medium)


2. Certificate in Hair Stylist Assistant Training (English Medium)


3. Certificate in Junior Beautician Training (English Medium)


4. Certificate in Nail Technician Training (English Medium)


5. Certificate in Hotel Room Attendant Training (English Medium)


6. Diploma in Hotel Front Office Management


7. Certificate in Elementary Book-keeping (LCCI Level 1 Book-keeping Examination) (English Medium)


8. Certificate in Human Resources and Administrative Assistant Training


9. Certificate in Barista Training (English Medium)


10. Certificate in Kitchen Assistant in Indian Cuisine Training (English Medium)


11. Certificate in Community Interpreter Training (English and Hindi)


12. Certificate in Community Interpreter Training (English and Urdu)


13. Certificate in Community Interpreter Training (English and Nepali)


14. Certificate in Medical Clinic Assistant Training


15. Diploma in Network Engineering Technician Training

Part-time Skills Upgrading Scheme Plus Courses

1. Module Certificate in Quality Assurance System for the Recognition Scheme of Security Training (English Medium)


2. Module Certificate in Plumbing Craft (English Medium)


3. Module Certificate in Grade A Electrical Work (Trade Knowledge) (English Medium)


4. Module Certificate in Grade A Electrical Work (Practical) (English Medium)


5. Module Certificate in Community Networking and Programme Planning (English Medium)


6. Module Certificate in Basic Preparpation in Sponge Cakes and Pastries (English Medium)


7. Module Certificate in Microsoft Certification Examination (70-680) (Preparatory Course for MCTS)


8. Module Certificate in Microsoft Certification Examination (70-640) (Preparatory Course for MCSA)


9. Module Certificate in Microsoft Certification Examination (70-642) (Preparatory Course for MCSA)


10. Module Certificate in Microsoft Certification Examination (70-646) (Preparatory Course for MCSA)


11. Module Certificate in Computer Operations for Beginners

Part-time Generic Skills Training Courses

1. Module Certificate in Word Processing (English Medium)


2. Module Certificate in Spreadsheet Processing (English Medium)


3. Module Certificate in Basic English II (English Medium)


4. Module Certificate in English Reading and Writing (Preparatory Course for IELTS) (English Medium)


5. Module Certificate in English Listening and Speaking (Preparatory Course for IELTS) (English Medium)


6. Module Certificate in Elementary Cantonese I for Non-Chinese Speakers


7. Module Certificate in Elementary Cantonese II for Non-Chinese Speakers


8. Module Certificate in Elementary Workplace Chinese (Reading and Writing) I for Non-Chinese Speakers


9. Module Certificate in Elementary Workplace Chinese (Reading and Writing) II for Non-Chinese Speakers


10. Module Certificate in Basic Job Search Skills (English Medium)

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