Cap. 594 Art. 17Functions of Jobsplusinrelation to training.

(1) In relation to training, Jobsplus shall have the following functions:

(a) to provide training courses or other schemes for the purpose of assisting persons desiring to fit themselves for gainful occupation, or desiring to improve or update the quality of their knowledge and skills for the same purpose;

(b) to obtain information from employers regarding the number, educational level, skills and aptitudes of persons they may require for employment both in the short term and in the long term;

(c) to enter into arrangements with the said employers, or any other person, for the provision of training courses or other schemes contemplated by this article;

(d) to provide support to Trade Testing Boards in designing and conducting assessments to ascertain a person’s proficiency or competences in a particular occupation.

(2) The reference in this article to the provision of training courses or other schemes shall be construed as including a reference to the making of payments to persons who attend any such course or scheme, locally or abroad in respect of their travelling expenses, the provision of residential accommodation and to the provision of any other facility or service incidental thereto.