The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the 79th Recruits Passing-out Parade at its headquarters today (December 16). The parade was reviewed by the Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council, Mr Bernard Chan.

     The CAS Recruit Training Certificate Programme has been recognised by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications as having accreditation standards at Level 3 under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. This year's graduates, comprising 170 recruits, are the third batch to be awarded the Certificate in Auxiliary Forces Basic Training (Civil Defence). A total of 26 graduated officer cadets, who have undergone eight months' training relating to disaster preparedness and disaster human resources management, will be deployed to various CAS units.

     Mr Chan today presented outstanding recruit awards to one officer cadet and eight recruit members. The CAS members and recruits also demonstrated removal of fallen trees, emergency rescue, and mountain search and rescue skills.

     The Assistant Commissioner (Training and Development) of the CAS, Mr Fung Kam-man, said that the CAS recruitment exercise for 2019 has started. A total of 600 members will be recruited in the recruitment exercise throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available at the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).

Ends/Sunday, December 16, 2018
Issued at HKT 18:49

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