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Land Executives pass land administration course
The Lands Department has an ongoing training programme to ensure that its staff can maintain a high standard of performance in land administration to meet the needs of the public.
The Director of Lands, Mr Bob Pope, said this today (Wednesday) when he presented certificates to 28 Land Executives of the department who have just passed a land administration course jointly organised by the department and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
"This training programme marks the first stage of the career of a Land Executive and has given them basic knowledge which is necessary in providing an efficient service to the public.
"The subjects covered include practice and procedure of local services, land surveying, legal studies related to land administration, building construction, and valuation," Mr Pope said.
He also praised the graduates for successfully completing the programme while carrying on a full working load.
End/Wednesday, January 11, 1995
More support for mentally handicapped urged
The mentally handicapped can work in the community after receiving special training and what they need is to be given a chance, Mrs Patten said today (Wednesday).
Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Association for the Mentally Handicapped, she said: "We need the support of not just employers but of the whole community."
Although the two job training teams of the association had found jobs for 172 people in the past couple of years, there are many more who are still looking for jobs, she said.
"That's why the association has chosen as its slogan for this anniversary year - 'We Want To Work'.