Section 5: Vocational training

5. Vocational training (1) The Minister may provide such vocational training courses for persons, whether employed or not, as he thinks necessary or expedient for any of the purposes referred to in section 3 (1). (2) The Minister may defray or contribute towards the cost of training courses provided by any other authority or persons for the purposes referred to in section 3 (1). (3) References in this section to the provision of a training course shall be construed as including references to— (a) the making of payments to persons who attend any such course, in respect of their maintenance, travelling expenses or both; (b) the provision of facilities for recreation and welfare for such persons; and (c) the provision of any other facilities or services incidental to the purposes of the course. (4) Without prejudice to subsections (1), (2) and (3), where, in pursuance of arrangements made with the Minister, provision is made by an employer for the training of persons in his employment, the Minister may make any payments or provide any facility or service to or for the benefit of those persons which he could make or provide if they were attending a training course provided by him under this section.