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A wide variety of training courses are run at the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Headquarters by staff from the Auxiliary Support Bureau. If you apply to join the HKAPF and your application is successful, you will be enrolled as Police Constable (Auxiliary) and invited to attend the 'Recruit Constables (Auxiliary) Basic Training Course'. After successful completion of the course, you will be posted to a police formation and be required to complete the 'Statutory Efficiency Training' annually. Recruit Constable (Auxiliary) Basic Training Course A Recruit Constable (Auxiliary) is required to attend a basic training course which comprises 320 hours and spreads over some 28-36 weeks depending on the size of the recruit Intake. Each recruit is required to attend 2 to 3 evening sessions (6:30 – 10:30 pm) per week in the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Headquarters, No.12 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay. He/she will receive training in laws; police practices and procedures; police rules and regulations ; and foot drill. In addition, a recruit is required to attend half-day/full-day training sessions on weapon and tactics at the Hong Kong Police College and the ranges of Hong Kong Police Force on Saturdays, Sundays or General Holidays. Recruit Constable (Auxiliary) Special Basic Training Course A Special Basic Training Course was introduced in the summer of 2003 to provide basic training to new recruits who are undergraduate students recruited under the Auxiliary Police Undergraduate Scheme. The Special Basic Training Course is a 12-week full time training programme, the content of which is identical to the Basic Training Course. Statutory Efficiency Training A Police Constable (Auxiliary), after successful completion of the basic training course, is to complete a Statutory Efficiency Training each year, which is as stipulated in Regulation 3 of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force Regulations, Cap 233. The requirements as to efficiency are:
An auxiliary member who meets the above requirements, is normally eligible for a bounty award of HK$900. A member who fails to comply with the requirements will be deemed to have provided unsatisfactory service and may be subject to warnings or be required to retire, as appropriate. Other Courses Third Generation Command & Control Communications System (CACCS 3) Training CACCS 3 training is provided for auxiliary members volunteering to join the Auxiliary Communication Cadre. The Cadre will provide staff for Regional Command and Control Centres (RCCC) in an I.S. situation. The training consists of an induction course for Non-CACCS 3 trained members and refresher course for trained members. Having completed the induction/ refresher courses, Cadre members are entitled to 48 hours per year to undergo on-the-job practical training at the RCCC. Sergeants (Auxiliary) Promotion Course PC(A)/SPC(A)s recommended for promotion to the rank of Sergeant (Auxiliary) will undergo a Sergeants (Auxiliary) Promotion Course in accordance with regulations detailed in HKAPF Standing Orders. This course will consist of 76 hours of non-residential training at the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force Headquarters conducted by Training Unit 2 of the Auxiliary Support Bureau. The topics covered will be both theoretical and practical and designed to equip promotees with the necessary professional skills to supervise at Sergeant (Auxiliary) rank. Station Sergeants (Auxiliary) Promotion Course SGT(A)s recommended for promotion to the rank of Station Sergeants (Auxiliary) by the Force Selection Board will undergo a Station Sergeants (Auxiliary) Promotion Course in accordance with regulations detailed in HKAPF Standing Orders. This course will consist of 96 hours of non-residential training at the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force Headquarters conducted by Training Unit 2 of the Auxiliary Support Bureau. The topics covered will be both theoretical and practical and designed to equip promotees with the necessary professional skills to command at Station Sergeant (Auxiliary) rank. Inspectors (Auxiliary) Promotion Course Junior Auxiliary members who are qualified in accordance with HKAPF Standing Orders and who have passed the Force Selection Board for promotion to the rank of Inspector (Auxiliary) will attend this course. This course will consist of 226 hours of non-residential training at the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force Headquarters and prior to completion of the course candidates are required to sit and pass the Inspectorate Standard One Professional Examination in accordance with regulations detailed in HKAPF Standing Orders. Leadership and Command Course Newly promoted CIP(Aux.)s and SP(Aux.)s who have been recommended by the promotion board, will attend the course to prepare them for the duties and responsibilities of a higher rank and also to assess and develop their command and leadership potential. Senior Staff Seminars Senior auxiliary members may attend short seminars under the Management Development Programme organized by the Professional Development Learning Centre of the Police College. The seminars cover various aspects of policing, including operational, managerial, technological or other developments. Additional Training Other types of training a member may receive are also detailed below:
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