I want to try for the gards

job seeker

hi all

Okay, just finishing a culinary arts course. Its very hard and stressful work. Anyway, I always wanted to go for the gards so I think Il apply.

but I'm wondering where to replie? I'm aware that the gards are recruiting (as i herard it on the radio last week. But I can only find the garda reserves.
thanks in advance
t

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boobar

Register on Publicjobs.ie

Then set reminders for garda competitions, they'll send you a message when a competition is being run.

Slippin Jimmy

job seeker wrote: »

hi all

Okay, just finishing a culinary arts course. Its very hard and stressful work. Anyway, I always wanted to go for the gards so I think Il apply.

but I'm wondering where to replie? I'm aware that the gards are recruiting (as i herard it on the radio last week. But I can only find the garda reserves.
thanks in advance
t

any

Check out the emergency services forum on boards. There is a sub forum regarding recruitment were you'll get the best advice.

job seeker

Hi

Thanks for the advice all


Im after discovering that I need to have done the normal leaving cert. I have done the Leaving cert applied and it's not accepted. I wonder what I could do now.. As you need english and irish.

Thanks

Irish_Elect_Eng

I don't want to be rough on you, but if you found a culinary course hard work and stressful, a career in the Gardai may not be for you.

But if you do wan to try then you should consider doing a relevant third level course as that is another route you could take.


\\\What are the Educational requirements?


Applicants must


(A) (i) Have obtained an Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 minimum in five subjects at ordinary level, or
(ii) have a Level 5 Certificate (Major award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or
(iii) have a qualification that, in the opinion of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is not lower than the standard of the qualification specified at (i) and (ii) above

AND

(B) Must have a proven proficiency in two languages, one of which must be Irish or English. Such competency may be proven by achieving the relevant grades or qualifications specified in (A) above, or for English or Irish through such assessments as set out by the Public Appointments Service.


The Public Appointments Service (PAS) will verify the validity of qualifications other than the Irish Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Applicants should not contact QQI directly.

job seeker

Irish_Elect_Eng wrote: »

I don't want to be rough on you, but if you found a culinary course hard work and stressful, a career in the Gardai may not be for you.

I do agree, stress is a small part of it. I really was into it when I started. But I just have sorta lost interest in it now.:o

Irish_Elect_Eng wrote: »

But if you do wan to try then you should consider doing a relevant third level course as that is another route you could take.

\\\What are the Educational requirements?


Applicants must


(A) (i) Have obtained an Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 minimum in five subjects at ordinary level, or
(ii) have a Level 5 Certificate (Major award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or
(iii) have a qualification that, in the opinion of the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is not lower than the standard of the qualification specified at (i) and (ii) above

AND

(B) Must have a proven proficiency in two languages, one of which must be Irish or English. Such competency may be proven by achieving the relevant grades or qualifications specified in (A) above, or for English or Irish through such assessments as set out by the Public Appointments Service.


The Public Appointments Service (PAS) will verify the validity of qualifications other than the Irish Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Applicants should not contact QQI directly.

So really Im looking for a course which English, Irish and Law is part of the modules???

The Veteran

First tip: learn how to spell "Guards" or Garda or AGS or An Garda Siochana (yes I know no fadas).

Garda recruitment - in terms of the PAS campaign - has closed since last year. Unlikely to open again until at least next year.

join the Reserve as a first step to see if you would like it. Being a member is not everyone and the Reserve would let you have a taste.

job seeker

The Veteran wrote: »

First tip: learn how to spell "Guards" or Garda or AGS or An Garda Siochana (yes I know no fadas).

Garda recruitment - in terms of the PAS campaign - has closed since last year. Unlikely to open again until at least next year.

join the Reserve as a first step to see if you would like it. Being a member is not everyone and the Reserve would let you have a taste.

Okay so if I join the "Garda" Reserves would this give me a better chance of getting into An Garda Siochana?? with out the normal leaving cert??

Thanks.

The Veteran

I would get a level 5 award as suggested above and join the Reserve. The Reserve would give you something to talk about at an interview. You have time before the next campaign so use it to get a qualification.

RUNNER 1

The Garda Reserve is not easy get into and if you do pass stage one you will be adleast be waiting 15months + to get to training stage . but give It ago anyway

job seeker

I was thinking about this alot since starting this thread. Originally the idea came about because my uncLe and grandfather were Garda and I suppose I wanted to just carry on the tradition. But to be honest that was kinda a foolish way to be thinking IMO. So I don't know I suppose it was kinda a phase I was going through and that really isn't a good enough reason to try and join the Garda.

Damo1988

Have you decided why you want to be a Garda?

job seeker

Damo1988 wrote: »

Have you decided why you want to be a Garda?

Well in my last post I outlined the original reasons why I did.. But I suppose I don't know what I really what to do with my career....:(

bee06

OP, you said in your first post that you are just finishing a culinary arts course. Does your college have career guidance or someone like that you could talk to?

job seeker

bee06 wrote: »

OP, you said in your first post that you are just finishing a culinary arts course. Does your college have career guidance or someone like that you could talk to?

Yes it does indeed,

They went through the other root which student may take after.

Option 1) Do 3rd & 4th year in this course and another year, qualify as a Lecturer.

Option 2) Do 3rd and 4th year in this course and another 4 years and qualify in Food development.

Option 3) Do Do 3rd and 4th year on this course and another 3 years and qualify as a home economics/Religion teacher.

Option 4) Just ontinue on in the chefing or bakery..

bee06

I'm guessing you don't want any of that so can they help you with a career path outside of your current course based on your skills?

job seeker

bee06 wrote: »

I'm guessing you don't want any of that so can they help you with a career path outside of your current course based on your skills?

I'd like to do one of the following..

job seeker wrote: »

Option 1) Do 3rd & 4th year in this course and another year, qualify as a Lecturer.

Option 2) Do 3rd and 4th year in this course and another 4 years and qualify in Food development.

Option 3) Do Do 3rd and 4th year on this course and another 3 years and qualify as a home economics/Religion teacher.

The only problem with option 3/4 id be 26/27 when qualified...

bee06

So you'd still have about 40 years of work ahead of you. It's worth putting in the effort now if you'll end up doing something you'll enjoy for the majority of your life.

job seeker

bee06 wrote: »

So you'd still have about 40 years of work ahead of you. It's worth putting in the effort now if you'll end up doing something you'll enjoy for the majority of your life.

I suppose you right.

Jim2007

job seeker wrote: »

I suppose you right.

Well as my father (RIP) used to say: remember pushing a pencil is easier that a shovel when you hit 50!

Andy-Pandy

job seeker wrote: »

The only problem with option 3/4 id be 26/27 when qualified...

As someone who was reluctant to go back to college as a mature student don't take your age into account. 26/27 is a great age to start a new career and nobody will hold it against you. I went back at 31 and now 6 years later (and two out of college) I have a successful career. It will mean, most probably, having less money than your peers for a while, but one day it'll all be in your past. Two years of college is not time wasted.