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Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) 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) to jointly organise the full-time "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030, with a view to providing practical knowledge and preparatory training for persons interested in joining the Force. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass the Police Constable selection process may commence foundation training at the Police College upon graduation.

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

     The "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme lasts one year with a total of 600 contact hours. The three education institutions will be responsible for 420 contact hours, consisting of 300 contact hours of core courses (Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics) and two 60-hour complementary courses. The Hong Kong Police 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".

     Students who successfully complete the DAE programme would obtain qualification deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese and English Languages in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, which meets the academic entry requirements for Police Constable. The Hong Kong Police College will conduct the Police Constable selection process during the programme to facilitate admission of selected candidates, who may commence Recruit Police Constable foundation training upon graduation. 

     Applicants of the programme must be i) Secondary 6 school leavers or ii) aged 21 or above, who are interested in joining the Force. To join the Hong Kong Police Force, one must also be a permanent resident of Hong Kong. The first round of application will open in December 2026. To apply, please make online registration at the programme website (www.dae.edu.hk/daepublic/dae_enrollmentguide.aspx).
 
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The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education (CICE), the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Principal of the CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai (front row, left).
The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms. Li Wai-chi (front row, left).
The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT) to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows, witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing (back row, first left), the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (back row, first right), and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung (back row, centre), the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong (front row, right), signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun (front row, left).
The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding with the Caritas Institute of Community Education, the Hong Kong College of Technology and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology to jointly organise the full-time “Diploma of Applied Education - Police Cadet Training” Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030. Photo shows (from left) the President of HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun; the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing; the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung; the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong; the Principal of CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai; the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms Li Wai-chi, and the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki, at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony.