3Mai is appointed to a prescribed training office. The training required for the

3 Mai is appointed to a prescribed training office. The training required for the office usually takes 2 years to complete. An additional period of probation is reasonable to allow time for Mai to complete the required training. (2) The maximum additional period for probation under this section is as follows: (a) for section 70 (Appointment on probation)—6 months; (b) for section 71 (Appointment on probation—prescribed training office)—12 months; (c) for section 71A (Appointment on probation—teachers)— 12 months. (3) An appointment on probation must not be extended unless the officer has been given at least 14 days written notice of— (a) the reason for the extension; and (b) the length of the extension; and (c) the day the probationary period will end. (4) An appointment that has been extended under this section may be confirmed any day after the extension if the head of service is satisfied that— (5) An appointment that has been extended under this section may be ended at any time before the appointment is confirmed, or taken to be confirmed, if the head of service is satisfied on reasonable grounds that 1 or more of the unsuitability criteria applies to the officer.

(6) An appointment that has been extended under this section is taken to be confirmed on the day notified as the day the probationary period will end under subsection (3) (c) unless— (b) the appointment is earlier ended under this section.