CAS holds 80th Recruits Passing-out Parade (with photos)

      The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the 80th Recruits Passing-out Parade at its headquarters today (December 15). The parade was reviewed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Tang Ping-keung. 
 
     Forty-eight officer cadets and 207 recruits participated in the Passing-out Parade and, assembled in a formation of 10 squads, were inspected by the reviewing officer. 
 
     Mr Tang presented awards to the outstanding officer cadets and recruits. The recruits also demonstrated rescue skills.

     The CAS Recruit Training Certificate Programme has been recognised by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications as having an accreditation standard at Level 3 under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. The graduates will be awarded the Certificate in Auxiliary Forces Basic Training (Civil Defence).   

     The CAS is inviting members of the public to join as officers or members. Applications for members are accepted all year round, while the applications for officers will end on January 31, 2020. Recruitment details and application forms are available at the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).