The Police College (the College) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caritas Institute of Community Education (CICE), the Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT), and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT) on October 9 to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” programme for three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/30, with a view to providing practical knowledge and preparatory training for persons interested in joining the Force.

Witnessed by Assistant Commissioner (Personnel) (ACP P) Dr Law Yuet-wing, Director of the College Cheng Lai-ki, and the Secretary-General of the Federation of Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education Dr Ma Chee-keung, Head of the School of Foundation Training (SFT) Tsang Chiu-tong signed an MOU with Principal of the CICE Dr Wong Man-wai, Vice President of the HKCT Ms Li Wai-chi, and President of the HKIT
Dr Shi Mei-chun.

The programme lasts one year with a total of 600 contact hours. The three institutions will be responsible for 420 contact hours, consisting of 300 contact hours of core courses (i.e. Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics) and two 60-hour complementary courses. The College will be responsible for the 180-hour Police Cadet Training elective cluster, which comprises three courses, namely Police Studies, Police Recruit Preparatory Training, and Physical and Mindset Development.

The first round of application for the 2027/28 academic year will open in December. Students who complete the programme will obtain a qualification deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, which meets the academic entry requirements for Police Constable. The Recruitment Division will conduct the selection process during the programme. Successful candidates may proceed to foundation training at the College after graduation.