HRD Corp Claimable BOFA Training Malaysia
How to Apply & Claim
HRDF Claimable Basic Occupational First Aid, CPR & AED (BOFA) Training
Planning to organise Basic Occupational First Aid, CPR & AED (BOFA) Training for your employees?
This guide explains how eligible Malaysian employers can apply for HRD Corp training assistance, what documents are required, when training can start after grant approval, and what to do after the training is completed.
Life Saving Professional Academy Sdn Bhd is a HRD Corp Registered Training Academy providing BOFA, First Aid, CPR & AED training for companies and organisations in Malaysia.
Important: HRD Corp requirements, approval conditions and allowable costs may change. This page is intended as a general guide. Employers should always check the latest requirements in e-TRiS and HRD Corp official resourcesbefore submitting an application.
Is BOFA Training HRD Corp Claimable?
Yes, eligible employers may apply for HRD Corp financial assistance for approved training programmes, subject to HRD Corp eligibility requirements, approval and applicable terms and conditions. HRD Corp’s Claimable Courses programme supports eligible employers for both in-house and public training.
Our BOFA training covers essential workplace emergency response skills including:
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Choking
- Bleeding and wounds
- Burns
- Fractures
- Shock
- Other common workplace emergency situations
For the full course content, see our Basic Occupational First Aid Training Malaysia page.
How to Apply for HRD Corp BOFA Training
Step 1 – Contact LSPA and Confirm Your Training
Before submitting your grant application, confirm:
- BOFA training programme
- Number of participants
- Training date
- Training location
- Training arrangement
- Training fee
LSPA can provide the relevant training information and supporting documents required for the HRD Corp application.
Step 2 – Apply Through HRD Corp e-TRiS
The employer, not the training provider, submits the grant application through its HRD Corp e-TRiS account.
The HRD Corp application requires supporting documents such as:
- Quotation / Invoice
- Training Schedule / Course Content
- Trainer Profile
HRD Corp may request additional documents for verification or confirmation.
Basic e-TRiS process
Login to e-TRiS
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Applications
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Grant
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Apply Grant
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Select the applicable HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme
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Select training provider
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Select the training programme
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Enter training and trainee details
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Submit application
HRD Corp’s current application guide describes this e-TRiS process and the selection of the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme.
Step 3 – Wait for HRD Corp Grant Approval
⚠️ Important 2026 Update
Do not assume that training can start immediately after grant approval.
HRD Corp has introduced different advance approval periods effective 15 June 2026.
In-House Training
14 days after grant approval
For in-house training, the programme can be conducted 14 days after grant approval.
The approved programme must commence within 90 calendar days after fulfilling the 14-day advance approval requirement.
Public Training
For public training conducted between:
15 June 2026 – 31 December 2026
the training can be conducted:
3 days after grant approval
The approved programme must commence within 90 calendar days after fulfilling the 3-day advance approval requirement.
From 1 January 2027
The public training requirement will return to:
14 days after grant approval
Step 4 – Attend Your BOFA Training
Once the grant has been approved and the applicable waiting period has been fulfilled, your employees can attend the scheduled BOFA training.
Our training combines:
Theory
Understand the principles of workplace first aid and emergency response.
Demonstration
See the correct techniques demonstrated by experienced trainers.
Hands-On Practice
Participants practise essential first aid, CPR and AED skills.
Simulation
Practical scenarios help participants apply what they have learned.
Assessment
Participants are assessed according to the requirements of the training programme.
Step 5 – Training Provider Submits the Training Claim
After the training has been completed, the training provider submits the relevant claim through HRD Corp e-TRiS.
For HRD Corp Claimable Courses, training provider claims must be submitted after grant approval and training completion, and the training provider’s claim must be submitted before the employer submits its claim.
LSPA will process the required training documentation and attendance information for the claim process.
Step 6 – Employer Submits the Claim
After the training provider’s claim process, the employer submits its claim through e-TRiS according to the applicable HRD Corp procedure.
The employer should keep the relevant supporting documents and respond to any HRD Corp queries if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can BOFA Training be claimed under HRD Corp?
Eligible employers may apply for HRD Corp financial assistance for approved training programmes, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval.
When should I apply for the HRD Corp grant?
The employer must submit the application before the training commencement date.
How long after approval can BOFA training start?
For in-house training, the current requirement is 14 days after grant approval.
For public training from 15 June to 31 December 2026, the current requirement is 3 days.
From 1 January 2027, public training returns to the 14-day requirement.
Do I need to pay LSPA first?
Under the HRD Corp Claimable Courses scheme, employers are generally not required to make an upfront course-fee payment to the Registered Training Provider, subject to applicable requirements and approval.
How long do I have to submit the claim?
The claim must be submitted within six months from the training completion date.
Can LSPA help with my HRD Corp application?
Yes. We can provide the relevant training documents and general guidance to help your HR/Admin team through the application process. The employer remains responsible for submitting the grant application through e-TRiS.