years retired during the year.
Training
11.121 Six apprentice engineers were undergoing training within the office under the Practical Training Scheme of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
11.122 The collection of material and information and the preparation of lecture notes and visual aids for future courses continued. To improve the training facilities of the section, a new slide projector was acquired.
11.123 A training course for newly recruited inspectors in the House Service Section, a refresher course for in-service Waste Detection Foremen, and induction and training courses for junior meter readers and newly promoted Foremen were arranged. In-service training of technical staff, instrument mechanics, and apprentices continued, in association with the Superintendent of Apprentices of the Electrical and Mechanical Office.
Welfare
11.124 Assistance was given to a number of officers on matters concerning loans, children's education, housing problems, etc., and visits to staff in hospital were made by the Welfare Officer.
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