Garda Reserve Training

Dr Strange · 26-08-2007 7:20pm

leinsterdude wrote:

Hi,anyone know if this area is being taken on soon?

I met people from Kildare at the medical for the reserve in March this year so they should be training already.

baton charge · 26-08-2007 10:35pm

Hi Gilly,It is fairly straight forward really there are lots of multiple choice questions and some whereby you fill in the blanks.Concentrate on the powers of arrest and where these powers derive from ie Common Law etc also the Caution given when you arrest " You are not obliged to say anything BLA BLA BLA
You will be fine it is not like doing your leaving cert your tutors should point out the main topics to cover<

The Big E · 28-08-2007 10:03pm

When i went down in julym there were people from all over ireland in the class,going back for part three training in the end of sept, enjoying it so far. treated as an adult and with respect!

baton charge · 02-09-2007 9:42pm

Hi leinsterdude,
I don't think it should not be a major problem .There was somebody in my group who didn't have it either but was involved in lots of local voluntary work and he wasn't thick either.There may be some reference to it in the interview though so be prepared to sell yourself but like I said I dont think it is as a big an obstacle as you might.Bet you have loads of life experience that a piece of paper won't give you.Good luck

leinsterdude · 03-09-2007 1:01pm

Thanks Batoncharge,are you in reserve now,if so where u based,and how is it so far.

baton charge · 03-09-2007 1:06pm

I am in phase 4 completing my 40 hrs of training before attestation in Oct.I am in the Munster region.And yes it is going wonderfully well at the mo lots to learn but very enjoyable and challenging.You get to see things from the other side not all pleasant I might add.

The Big E · 03-09-2007 1:48pm

Baton Charge, doing phase 2 of training,whats the phase three like.... does anyone fail it..

leinsterdude · 03-09-2007 4:14pm

Good question,do you think people who fail it are just giving up interest or are there people who are trying hard but still not making the mark?
Thanks.:cool:

baton charge · 04-09-2007 7:41am

To be honest I dont think they want anybody to fail it's not as if it is your full time job or anything.You learn a lot of stuff in class but it does not really sink in until you get to see it in practice.Remember you will always be in the company of a full time Garda so you wont go drastically wrong.If you take your lead from him/her you wont go wrong.This is a long learning curve so dont ever think you know it all because you dont.I think you will get out of it what you put into it and perhaps some people may not like what they see in their 40hrs of training pre attestation and opt out.I am finding it enjoyable so far hope this helps.

pat1187 · 04-09-2007 4:51pm

I am assuming you are doing your 40 hrs work experience and if you are, are you filling out the Competency Model and Tracking Forms ? It seems some of us were told to do so and some told to wait untill after we are attested.

baton charge · 05-09-2007 7:49am

Pat,
Nobody seemed to be aware of them in my station when somebody brought them up.To be honest I don't know .I have scribbled down a couple of things nothing major. Dont think many have bothered so far.Was told in Dublin it is no big deal but I remain to be corrected on that one.Have you done Pulse training yet cos we haven't and if so is it included as part of your 40hrs.

pat1187 · 05-09-2007 5:06pm

Baton Charge,
Having asked around since posting question,there seems to no pressure to fill them in but i guess its somewhat like the diary probationary garda fill in.As for pulse, I have my 40 hours all ready assigned and no one has mentioned it, figure I will have to ask at my Training Center. Bye the way was working Kilkenny hurling team homecoming, all units on duty and got great welcome into the force, it seemed a lot of them were finally glad to meet a 'Reserve'

baton charge · 05-09-2007 9:04pm

Just found out PJ those Competency forms do not have to be filled out until after attestation as they have to be fully explained as regards what should and should not be entered.Think there is a chance we will get our Pulse training in Oct.Glad your having fun see you in Oct please God in Templemore.Superintendent Foley says hello.

69sparkie69 · 12-09-2007 12:29am

hi guys...just wondering if anyone out there did the legal test last night,and how they got on..??? :cool:

The Big E · 12-09-2007 9:35am

no, didn't do the test but am doing it next week or so. was it difficult , is it 50% to pass. we have three in total in our class.

wonka · 13-09-2007 8:52am

Did the test last night. Hopefully its 50% as some of the questions were too difficult. You'd need to know what each subsection of certain Law's are.
Back up to Templemore this weekend. Will miss the Rebels in action on sunday!!!:mad:

69sparkie69 · 13-09-2007 12:29pm

hi wonka.
yeah did the test last night as well..all went well..hopefully..haha.. yeah down to templemore this weekend..do you know what time we are to show up on saturday morning.. ???.. and up the "rebels"..

pat1187 · 13-09-2007 8:57pm

sparkie
how many in your group this week in Templemore? My group are being attested on 20 oct. and I heard that there are two seperate groups being processed that day.we number around 50.

69sparkie69 · 14-09-2007 12:34pm

hi pat.
there are 18/19 in the group..your right..we are all being passing out on that day..roll on..haha..so hows your work experience going..???
sparkie.:cool:

pat1187 · 14-09-2007 5:47pm

Hi Sparkie,
You are going to have to get your 40 hours in quickly at that rate,We are doing it in 6 to 8 hour stints so it can be tiring but your adrenelin is up so it isnt bad. I am in Kilkenny and all i can say is the reception is great,work experience included so far is a lot of walking (in residential areas ) some responses to domestic problems and this Saturday coming mostly public order until 4.00 am. It varies.Its amazing the effect the uniform has on fights,they stop and head in different directions,I can expect 4 or 5 rows next Saturday night.

baton charge · 14-09-2007 5:57pm

Pat it's the man not the uniform that scares em.

69sparkie69 · 14-09-2007 11:37pm

hi baton charge..
think its a combination off both things..the person and the uniform..the non rightous / objective view and the reflective jacket.. and off course the blue flashing lights,always helps..haha..sounds like pat1187 is really enjoying himself..fair play..
sparkie.

leinsterdude · 15-09-2007 8:44am

Hi,does the reserve badge stand out in the uniform I havent seen it yet,just wondering if people would pick out reserves and give abuse...yellow packs etc,I know when the trainees hit Dublin streets for christmas they stand out as young.Any opinions?

baton charge · 15-09-2007 11:21am

6 hours to do Pat and it's K not Lucy.
The badge is blue with the Garda crest and GR written above which I think is more impressive than the college trainee badge.Nobody has noticed mine but one individual did comment on my local accent because the regular Gardai have a Cork/ Kerry etc ones.I bluffed and got away with it.When you are older(ask Pat)) I think they reckon you are a more senior officer with Gr on your Apelets?

pat1187 · 16-09-2007 8:38pm

sorry K.
you are right, the only two groups who noticed the blue were two groups of women who were in Templemore and knew what to look for.

baton charge · 17-09-2007 1:11pm

Was just wondering how did all those who went to Templemore last weekend survive .Bet they noticed that the tempo was upped a tad from their initial trip .That said bet they enjoyed it a lot more with role play exercises etc.

Pat did you include Health and Safety course into your 40 hrs as we did?

pat1187 · 18-09-2007 4:30pm

K.
I assume you mean the 3 hours we all did in waterford? no. I don't believe they are aware we did it at all.I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it.
Initially I was told I could work more than the 40 hrs and what about pulse?
Bye the way, is it true you were on the receiving end of a Molotov cocktail? also
I have been out a lot with the Garda you accompanied at the Spree(?)

baton charge · 18-09-2007 5:30pm

Pat we had decided it was 4 hrs so we included it as that.Hey the two Kilkenny Gardai were great people give them my regards (pardon the pun).Molotov cocktail ? If I cant drink it it didn't hit me!!!!!! We were told we could do no more than 40hrs so there you have it.

pat1187 · 19-09-2007 8:18pm

not sure what you mean by Badge, but in Kilkenny we wear the uniform into and from the barracks,at least for the 40hrs work experience, ie. we keep everything at home. As for the medical we were told we had passed on the day.

freddiew · 21-09-2007 8:55am

Miju, are you in Dublin. I was told I would be attached to Pearse Street. Are you there by any chance. Had interview with Super. T and he seemed very nice guy.

lipgloss · 22-09-2007 6:02pm

Thanks for that Miju. I wounder how long it would take to get an interview.

pat1187 · 24-09-2007 1:08pm

Does anyone know if the attestation date of 20 Oct. has been changed?Heard in Kilkenny that it might have been.

baton charge · 24-09-2007 7:00pm

pat1187 wrote:

Does anyone know if the attestation date of 20 Oct. has been changed?Heard in Kilkenny that it might have been.

Pat I believe that the group that was to be attested with us has been moved to November.I believe they are only going to Templemore for phase three this weekend .Dont know if that affects us as there are only 19 in that group???

wonka · 24-09-2007 7:51pm

I'm in that group of 19 and theres no way i'll be able to get the required 40 hours done before the 20th. Not sure whats happening yet as i have to wait until later in the week before getting the timetable.
Also, they thought we'd 10 weeks to get the 40 hours in when i rang the station here (Cork). Said they'd get onto head office.

pat1187 · 25-09-2007 3:07pm

Checked with Garda Reserve Headquarters and was assured that the date had not changed, still Oct 20 for two groups.

iandromiskin · 25-09-2007 4:52pm

Got a phone call from the GR office a short while ago asking to confirm if I am available for training from the 6th, so its official !

baton charge · 25-09-2007 7:01pm

Garda headquarters Phoenix Park.I think Either Pat or Friedview will have the number handy.Well done Iandromskin on Getting through.

Bren1609 · 27-09-2007 11:50am

Anyone going for Phase 3 in templemore this weekend?

iandromiskin · 27-09-2007 12:41pm

Bren1609 wrote:

Anyone going for Phase 3 in templemore this weekend?

I'd be curious to know what happens in Phase one ? I know its just an introductory weekend but can anyone tell me how it goes and where you go etc when you arrive. I presume you stay in a nearby hotel or something ????

Bren1609 · 27-09-2007 12:58pm

Phase 1 you arrive on the sat morning and register.

You're in lectures for most of the first day about human rights, use of force, history of Gardai

Second day is more interesting with self defence class and role playing exercise. Both of these are intro's.

They put you up in a hotel for the night. It's good craic, we went for a pint in the resi bar and had a laugh.

You'll enjoy it.

baton charge · 27-09-2007 1:14pm

Dont forget your Swimming togs just in case you want to use the pool and steam room in the hotel afterwards.Like Bren said, great craic you will meet loads of nice peeps enjoy.

iandromiskin · 27-09-2007 1:15pm

Sounds like it will be a rewarding experience all right. Can't wait.

baton charge · 27-09-2007 1:20pm

One other thing you will also be fitted for your uniform which you will receive on your Phase 3 visit.Dont get rushed on the Cap size and the shirt size some of our guys ended up with ill fitting ones so beware.

iandromiskin · 27-09-2007 1:29pm

What do you mean rushed ? Do they measure you by eye then ? 'Ah, your a 36' and throw you something kind of thing ?

One question - do you have to be clean shaven ? Ie if you have any sort of facial hair, do you have to shave it off before you start as all Garda appear to be clean shaven ??

pat1187 · 27-09-2007 3:41pm

murphy(cork)
01-6662568/70/71
gardareserve@garda.ie

as for the uniform measurement, things can be a bit hectic,the hat that fits you on the day may be a bit tight or a bit loose when you finally get issued.Mine was too tight,stretched it using two woodworking clamps over a period of days, fits very well now.If something is ill fitting when you get your uniform,bring it to their attention and they will sort you out.Its a large organization and consequently bureaucratic, so speak up on the day.

pat1187 · 27-09-2007 3:45pm

you are allowed mustache but no beard. you must always be clean shaven in uniform, absolutely no stubble

iandromiskin · 27-09-2007 4:21pm

Ok, so if i or anyone has a problem with any part of the uniform in Phase 3, say it to them and they'll sort it out - in time.

As for facial hair, there goes the goatie so. My girlfriend will be dissappointed as I was absolutly forbidden from shaving it off for the past two years.

Murphy(Cork) · 27-09-2007 4:33pm

thanks for the number Pat, but just the next day they rang me saying there was a delay as I'm in college and have 2 addresses. they said i should have the medical soon and if i pass that will be in the next group on the 3rd of November..

69sparkie69 · 28-09-2007 12:37pm

hi ian..
well fair play..you finally got the call up..after that long wait..well i`m heading out tonight for my first 8hr duty..you will enjoy your time down in templemore,for your first weekend..and then your legal studies..followed by your second stint for further training,police self defence and your uniform..followed by,what stage i`m at,out on the beat..for 40 hours..then graduation..20 Oct...as for the facial hair..no beards or goatie`s. allowed..unless for some medical condition.. again well done to you mate..
sparkie

iandromiskin · 28-09-2007 12:46pm

Hi Sparkie,

Thanks a million. Certainly looking forward to starting all right, though as always still waiting on the email from them re details. Nothing changes. I'am not sure I can wangle a medical cert on the auld goatie thing (good idea though), so it might all have to go, ah well. Good luck on your patrol tonight, hope it all goes well.

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