Generic skills courses are part-time non-placement-tied courses. Training of transferable skills applicable in different industries including foundation skills (English, Putonghua, and IT Applications) and personal attributes is provided to eligible clientele including the unemployed and in-service workers. To assist trainees to acquire recognised qualifications and enhance their competitiveness, preparatory course for language proficiency test is also offered under this course category.
Non-placement-tied courses are fee-charging, and upon receipt of enrolment notification, eligible trainees (Hong Kong Permanent Residents / Hong Kong Residents holding One-way Permits / Hong Kong Residents holding Dependant Visas granted through sponsorship by Hong Kong Permanent Residents) may apply for course fee reduction based on their income levels. Trainees with a monthly income exceeding $15,000 and up to $23,500 may apply for course fee reduction and pay the "Subsidised Fee"; and trainees with no income or a monthly income at or below $15,000 may apply for course fee waiver. Other trainees are required to pay the "Course Fee" of individual courses. Course fees payable by trainees are based on the amounts stipulated by ERB at the time of course application.
