2025 Annual Training Plan

(1) Establishment Code – 1/11
Vision of the Program   To empower secondary level public servants to provide a more efficient public service by providing basic knowledge of Part I and Part II of the Establishments Code..
Content of the training   Part I and Part II of the Establishments Code.
Target group   For New recruits Provincial Public Service Officers (Middle Level)
No. of trainings   1
No. of days   2
No. of training programs   1
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(2) Ms Power Point
Vision of the Program   Providing knowledge and training to government officials on attractive and clear presentation techniques using MS PowerPoint
Content of the training   ï‚§ Identify the names and functions of the PowerPoint interface. ï‚§ Create, edit, save, and print presentations. ï‚§ Format presentations. ï‚§ Add a graphic to a presentation. ï‚§ Create and manipulate simple slide shows with outlines and notes. ï‚§ Create slide presentations that include text, graphics, animation, and transitions. ï‚§ Use design layouts and templates for presentations. ï‚§ Create a PowerPoint presentation.
Target group   Staff grade officers & officers who need to do presentations as a part of his or her job
No. of trainings   1
No. of days   2
No. of training programs   1
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(3) Administrative Law
Vision of the Program   Introduce the legal sources relevant to the role of public administration and make the officers aware of the administrative decisions within the relevant limits.
Content of the training   Administrative Law Sources. Excess of power. Execution of discretionary power. Fundamental rights over administrative or executive decisions. Losses and related actions.
Target group   Executive level officers
No. of trainings   1
No. of days   1
No. of training programs   1
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(4) Induction trainings ("Management Service Officer" Appointed on 01 Jan 2021) Group 1
Vision of the Program   Providing basic knowledge to the new officers in the Management Service Officer Service who are required to perform their duties properly.
Content of the training   Duties, responsibilities and role of public Management Assistants’ service Use of Information and Communication Technology in public service Preparation for public service attitudes and personality development Provincial council system and structure Service minute of PMAS and provisions of the appointment letter Office systems and documentation Introduction to public financial management Introduction of section I,II,III,IV,V,XII,XXVIII,XXX of establishment code for daily duties General behavior and discipline of a public servant Importance of planning to keep the professional life and private life in balance Public relationship and communication A productive public service through new productivity concepts
Target group   Management Service Officer" Appointed on 01 Jan 2021
No. of trainings   02
No. of days   04
No. of training programs   02
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(5) Basic knowledge in public financial management
Vision of the Program   Providing basic knowledge on Public financial management subject of provincial public service officer.
Content of the training   Introduction to Public Financial Management Scope. Awareness of basic rules. Awareness on accountability Awareness on important financial regulations in day to day duties.
Target group   For Provincial Public Service Officers (Middle Level) & For New recruits Provincial Public Service Officers (Middle Level) (
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(6) Vehicle And Machinery Maintenance
Vision of the Program   Awareness about optimum utilization of vehicles and machinery. Minimization of maintenance cost/cost of vehicles and machinery. Ensuring safety of vehicles and machinery. Minimizing audit queries Minimize accidents through proper maintenance
Content of the training   Awareness about optimum utilization of vehicles and machinery. Awareness of rules and regulations related to maintenance of vehicles and machinery Maintenance of vehicles and machinery Procurement activities related to machinery repair and vehicle maintenance Damages and losses to vehicles and machinery Testing of fuel combustion in vehicles and machinery.
Target group   Subject officers related to vehicles and machinery
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   01
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(7) Payroll
Vision of the Program   Payroll program training for payroll officers Improve existing knowledge about Payroll program. Minimizing problems arising in the use of the Payroll program Training other officers on Payroll program Ensuring timely payment of salaries Salary banking using slip method Minimize problems faced by officers in processing of pay
Content of the training   To provide understanding about wage preparation Linking the Payroll Program to Payroll Processing Installation of Payroll Program Identify the basic structure of the Payroll program Preparation of master files Monthly data entry Payroll processing and checking of errors Identifying potential errors and resolving them Receipt of records Data protection and security
Target group   Sabaragamuwa Provincial Public Service Secondary Level Officers (Accounting Staff)
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   03
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(8) New CIGAS
Vision of the Program   Prompt and accurate reporting of transactions in government offices Reporting without errors and omissions Fastness Expediting integration Facilitating comparison. Speed up decision making Facilitating fund management Facilitating the preparation of final accounts
Content of the training   Using the computer for the New CIGAS program. Establishment of the New CIGAS program. Preparation of New CIGAS program according to each office Identify relevant bibliographic documents. Recording transactions Making comparisons. Checking accuracy Receiving and sending reports Information Retention and Security Use with water Obtaining information required for final accounts
Target group   Sabaragamuwa Provincial Public Service Secondary Level Officers (Accounting Staff)
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   03
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(9) Coordinating Legal Matters
Vision of the Program   Awareness of the importance of correct and efficient performance of legal duties Educating officials about the process related to coordination of legal affairs To promote relevant skills to prepare basic documents required for related coordination
Content of the training   Importance of legal matters Steps to follow in legal proceedings Methodology of preparation of observation reports Importance of subject knowledge of officers in relation to legal matters Discipline to be maintained in the judiciary Management of files related to legal matters Assist in coordination with the Attorney General Department
Target group   Officers in charge of legal affairs at the secondary level
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(10) Conduct Preliminary Investigations
Vision of the Program   Streamlining the disciplinary investigation process so that accurate, efficient decisions can be made. Protection of rights of public officials. Creating a pool of officers knowledgeable about the disciplinary process. Minimizing the time taken to conduct disciplinary investigations.
Content of the training   General Conduct and Discipline of a Public Officer Investigations and preliminary investigations Basic research ethics Duties of an Inquiry Officer The work steps of a preliminary investigation and the analysis of evidence and the collection of evidence Application and practice of the provisions of the Institutions Code relating to evidence Legal principles affecting investigative process Preparation of an investigation report Drafting of charge sheets Orders and circulars relating to preliminary investigation and disciplinary proceedings Model Preliminary Investigation Report
Target group   Officers who wish to conduct preliminary investigations
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(11) For a Healthy Retirement Life
Vision of the Program   Guidance to the retiring officers of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Public Service for a successful retirement
Content of the training   Maintaining mental health Maintaining physical health Prevention of non-communicable diseases
Target group   Officers retiring on 31/12/2022
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   01
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(12) Basic knowledge in financial management
Vision of the Program   A service provider must be aware of its legal environment to ensure successful service delivery. To impart the necessary knowledge for the efficiency tests of officers. Assist officers in creating a safe work environment. Improving the efficiency of government officials.
Content of the training   To provide a basic understanding of public financial management and to inform about the relevant monetary regulations and rules. Awareness of Consolidated Fund, Warrants, Delegation of Powers, Preparation of Estimates and Accountability. Awareness of day-to-day financial management activities. Discussing the practical problems of financial management.
Target group   For New recruits Secondary Level Officers in the Provincial Public Service
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(13) Salary conversions of public officers (TL)
Vision of the Program   ï‚§ Ensuring correctness of salary conversions. ï‚§ To improve knowledge about wage conversion. ï‚§ Improve analytical capability ï‚§ Establishing the quality of supervision activities. ï‚§ Timely and accurate conversion of salaries of officials
Content of the training   ï‚§ Salary conversion in case of promotion. ï‚§ Salary conversion during employment. ï‚§ Salary conversion in execution of disciplinary orders. ï‚§ Salary conversion in case of pay revision. ï‚§ Knowledge of circulars issued 2/97(III), 15/2003, 9/2004, 28/2010, 6/2006 and 3/2016 etc. in case of salary revision and salary interpretation. ï‚§ Salary conversion in case of service interruption. ï‚§ Salary conversion in case of advance. ï‚§ Salary commutation in case of re-employment on contract basis after retirement. ï‚§ Salary conversion in case of reinstatement. ï‚§ Transfer of pay when a post holder moves to another post
Target group   Sabaragamuwa Provincial Civil Service Executive Level Officers
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(14) Office system and File management
Vision of the Program   ï‚§ To understand what is an office manner and to understand how to follow correct office manners in an office ï‚§ To understand the skills that a second level officer needs to develop
Content of the training   Office procedures ï‚§ An office procedure is introduction ï‚§ Basic features that should be present in an office system ï‚§ Books and documents used in following office procedures ï‚§ Aligning office procedures with current technology tools and making them formal and convenient ï‚§ Eliminate obsolete office systems and implement amendments to suit ï‚§ Awareness of minimizing complexities in the use of office procedures ï‚§ Convenience arising from following office procedures ï‚§ Forms preparation and forms status ï‚§ Need for formal storage system ï‚§ Making arrangements for disposal of unnecessary documents ï‚§ Awareness of potential to reduce malpractice using office procedures ï‚§ Understanding of developing procedures (work step notes). File management ï‚§ Selecting a compatible file system ï‚§ Classification of files ï‚§ Its importance in subject file registry/document file management ï‚§ Storage methods (centralized/decentralized) so that files can be found easily ï‚§ Maintaining files in volumes ï‚§ Actions to be followed when a file moves out of the office ï‚§ Basic awareness of entering notes/applying notes in a file ï‚§ Awareness of the files that an officer-in-charge must maintain ï‚§ Be aware of file destruction procedures ï‚§ National Register Law No. 48 of 1973 ï‚§ National Register (Amendment) Act No. 30 of 1981 ï‚§ B. Sang. Sections Xxviii 9.1, 9.8 ï‚§ Provisions of Freedom of Information Act
Target group   Secondary Level Officers in the Provincial Public Service
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(15) Basic Computing
Vision of the Program   ï‚§ Getting familiar with the use of information and communication technology ï‚§ Increasing productivity by using information and communication technology for day-to-day tasks
Content of the training   ï‚§ IT Fundamentals ï‚§ Hardware, Operating System, Internet Emails ï‚§ Microsoft Word – Working with Documents ï‚§ Word Art, Borders and formatting ï‚§ Using Graphics, Spelling and Grammar ï‚§ Page setup, Printing documents ï‚§ Password Protection & Document Conversion ï‚§ Microsoft Excel – Working with work sheet ï‚§ Formatting, Inserting, Functions, Page Setup ï‚§ Charts, IF-else, Printing ï‚§ Password Protection ï‚§ Workbook security
Target group   Secondary Level Officers in the Provincial Public Service (Officers who require basic computer knowledge)
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   03
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(16) Preparation Pensions of Public Officers (Top Level)
Vision of the Program   Providing sufficient knowledge about the steps to be taken to calculate and prepare the pension due to the officials at the time of their retirement as per the provisions made from time to time regarding the retirement of government officials.
Content of the training   ï‚§ Introduction of Pension and Widow Orphan Fund. ï‚§ Requirement to be fulfilled for grant of pension (Pension Entitlement) ï‚§ Civil Pension ï‚§ Matters to be considered in payment of pension entitlements of widows and orphans ï‚§ Tasks to be performed by the Village Officer
Target group   Sabaragamuwa Provincial Civil Service Staff Level Officers(Top Level)
No. of trainings   02
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   02
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(17) Stores Management and Inventory Survey
Vision of the Program   ï‚§ Awareness of monetary regulations, rules and other instructions related to warehouse management. ï‚§ Awareness about maintenance of store records and books. ï‚§ Awareness of storage material, right and wrong checking. ï‚§ Maintaining optimum supply of materials for service activities.
Content of the training   ï‚§ Awareness about the monetary regulations, rules and circulars related to warehouses. ï‚§ Procedures related to issue and withdrawal of warehouse goods including exchange of goods between warehouses. ï‚§ Importing warehouse books, conducting commodity surveys and follow-up. ï‚§ Discussing practical issues related to warehouse management.
Target group   Secondary Level Officers in the Provincial Public Service
No. of trainings   01
No. of days   02
No. of training programs   01
Location   Management Development & Training Center -Pussella


(18) Bid Evaluation
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