1.3.1 The College can accommodate 540 trainees, but, at the time of the visit, none had been enrolled, and no training was underway. The DCS explained that all trainees would henceforth be subjected to a security clearance prior to them being enrolled and training commencing. This will be done in consultation with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The next group of trainees was to start their training on 22 August 2011. Training comprised theory as well as a practical component completed at centre level through a learnership programme. Once learnerships are completed, trainees are assessed; whereupon some are appointed.