7.33. A Foreman Class II returned to Hong Kong in June after completing 18 months training in plant and automobile maintenance and repair work in England. Two professional officers attended Senior and Middle Management Courses at Chesters, University of Strathclyde, whilst on long leave in the United Kingdom and several senior officers made duty visits to engineering firms abroad whilst on leave.
7.34. A total of 12 apprentices completed their indentures and were awarded Certificates of Apprenticeship. A further 14 joined this sub-department for training. At the end of the year the number of apprentices under training included 20 in the Mechanical Division, 12 in the Electrical Division and 9 in the Air-Conditioning Section. In addition 6 undergraduates from Hong Kong University spent their 3 months summer vacation in the workshops and 15 Technical College Students spent one month in the workshops undergoing practical training. One Engineering Assistant, Class III, attended a 3-months' course in Work Study Training run by the Hong Kong Productivity Centre and 2 officers of technical grade attended a short course organized by the Technical College on traffic studies and parking problems.
7.35. Towards the end of the year under review, the first of what is hoped will be a series of Supervisory Development Courses for technical grades staff, was held in conjunction with the Government Training Division.
Sport and Recreation
7.36. The Caroline Hill (P.W.D.) Sports Club was dissolved in May and, although a football team is still fielded in the First Division of the Hong Kong Football Association League under the name of Caroline Hill this team is now disassociated from Government.
7.37. Members of the staff and their families participated in the first P.W.D. Sports Day held in February and performed creditably, winning a fair share of the trophies.
Staff Relations
7.38. The Head Office, Hong Kong, and Kowloon Joint Staff Discussion Groups were formed and by the end of the year the staff side were represented in all sections. In conjunction with these Discussion Groups, plans have been formulated to start an E. & M. Office Staff Club. This will primarily cater for sporting and social activities.
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