[Important] BSD APC Deferral of the May Practical Task 2020
In order to avoid the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the scheduled May Practical Task 2020 will be deferred for 3 months. All applications to undertake the May Practical Task 2020 which have been approved will be admitted to the August Practical Task 2020. Probationers who are otherwise eligible may also apply within the relevant period for application.
Date of the August exercise and the relevant period for applications
Date of August Practical Task 2020 |
Relevant period for applications |
12-15 August 2020 |
1-5 June 2020 |
Eligibility of APC candidates to undertake the Practical Task
First applications
2 years APC training |
After having satisfactorily filed in 2 consecutive SAR |
3 years APC training |
After having satisfactorily filed in 3 consecutive SAR |
Re-applications
After having satisfactorily filed in at least one supplementary SAR after previous attempt |
Submission of applications
Applications already approved to undertake the May Practical Task 2020 will be carried over and need not be re-submitted.
First applications should be made on Form APC4/BS together with the prescribed fee.
Re-applications should be made on Form APC4R/BS together with the prescribed fee. Re-applications received more than 24 months of the previous attempt will not be accepted.
All applications must be received by the HKIS Office within the relevant period for applications. Premature or belated applications will be rejected.
1 April 2020