2018 Campaign

Npump22 · 29-12-2018 9:39pm

Hi everyone! I applied for last years campaign but didn't make it through to stage 2. Can thankfully say I've progressed to stage 2 for this new campaign. Would I be able to get an invite to this years campaign discord? Many thanks

Flo96 · 30-12-2018 1:52am

If at all possible could I be included in this discord? Many thanks

Bellebelfast · 30-12-2018 8:56pm

Passed the ist this campaign failed 1710. Can anyone give me any info on AC

D_Man3 · 31-12-2018 3:18pm

Afternoon guys. Could I please get added or an invite to the discord chat?

Thanks

Lockie101 · 02-01-2019 2:10am

Hey everyone, first chance to get on here in ages!

I failed the IST this year (somehow failed it worse this time than I did last year lol). Just wanted to wish everyone good luck who is through to the AC and to encourage everyone who didn’t get it to keep trying! It seems the PSNI is one of the hardest forces in the UK to get into. I applied and successfully got into 2 forces at the same time (obviously could only accept one), both being my first application to both! Meanwhile having 2 failed IST’s under my belt.

On the positive side, I have a very short period of time to go until training commences. I got my official welcoming to the training school along with my collar number recently and it’s all starting to get very real and very scary now!

W221 · 04-01-2019 11:49am

LPT2018 wrote: »

Hey Guys!
Delighted to say that after missing out last year by 1 Mark, I'll be joining the rest of you at AC stage! Delighted! I'm so sorry for the rest who've missed out, it's not a nice feeling I've been there. But please don't give up!

Can I ask a question, does your IST test score determine when your AC is. For eg of you scored high in ist do you attend AC first? Or is it random?

I passed this year with a fairly decent score (I think) and my AC is next week. Anyone else going next week?

BlueCop8790 · 04-01-2019 2:00pm

Folks, remember not to give or share any info relating to your AC. Giving out info about dates or locations could result in it falling into the wrong hands.

W221 · 04-01-2019 4:10pm

BlueCop8790 wrote: »

Folks, remember not to give or share any info relating to your AC. Giving out info about dates or locations could result in it falling into the wrong hands.

My apologies, I kept it vague but was also curious if the IST score affected when the AC was taking place.

NornIron74 · 04-01-2019 5:00pm

W221 wrote: »

My apologies, I kept it vague but was also curious if the IST score affected when the AC was taking place.

Yes it seems to be that the higher you score in the IST the earlier your AC

W221 · 04-01-2019 5:18pm

NornIron74 wrote: »

Yes it seems to be that the higher you score in the IST the earlier your AC

Thank you, just curious as I had seen someone else ask the same thing.

I’ve actually been through the IST and AC before in the 1509 campaign and passed both, did the vetting and was invited to PCA soon after. It was all fairly quick but then I withdrew my application on the back of potential delays with the email cheating thing that happened back then.

JJss1988 · 04-01-2019 6:01pm

W221 wrote: »

Thank you, just curious as I had seen someone else ask the same thing.

I’ve actually been through the IST and AC before in the 1509 campaign and passed both, did the vetting and was invited to PCA soon after. It was all fairly quick but then I withdrew my application on the back of potential delays with the email cheating thing that happened back then.

Can you recall if the assessment centre results determines your Merit number only or is it a combination of the IST and Assessment results?

W221 · 04-01-2019 6:12pm

JJss1988 wrote: »

Can you recall if the assessment centre results determines your Merit number only or is it a combination of the IST and Assessment results?

Once I got as far as being invited to the PCA I still wasn’t aware of a merit number. I think the PCA must form the final part of that.

Ze0tech · 04-01-2019 6:13pm

JJss1988 wrote: »

Can you recall if the assessment centre results determines your Merit number only or is it a combination of the IST and Assessment results?

Assessment results only, the difference one mark could make when looking at results for 1710 is crazy. Good luck and leave nothing undone.

Ze0tech · 04-01-2019 6:14pm

W221 wrote: »

Once I got as far as being invited to the PCA I still wasn’t aware of a merit number. I think the PCA must form the final part of that.

Your merit number was given when results for AC were emailed

W221 · 04-01-2019 6:16pm

Ze0tech wrote: »

Assessment results only, the difference one mark could make when looking at results for 1710 is crazy. Good luck and leave nothing undone.

I must have missed something to tell me my merit number then, is that something they email out? I could look back at them.

Ze0tech · 04-01-2019 6:26pm

W221 wrote: »

I must have missed something to tell me my merit number then, is that something they email out? I could look back at them.

I just checked my emails and I was incorrect. It was abit after the assessment centre email. My apologies

W221 · 04-01-2019 6:35pm

Ze0tech wrote: »

I just checked my emails and I was incorrect. It was abit after the assessment centre email. My apologies

Yeah I just checked mine too, no sign of a merit number. I did all the online learning and have the rest of the emails up until the PCA date. I assume the number came at the outcome of the PCA?

Ze0tech · 04-01-2019 6:37pm

W221 wrote: »

Yeah I just checked mine too, no sign of a merit number. I did all the online learning and have the rest of the emails up until the PCA date. I assume the number came at the outcome of the PCA?

Did you do this in 1710?

W221 · 04-01-2019 6:38pm

Ze0tech wrote: »

Did you do this in 1710?

No, it was 1509

Army654 · 05-01-2019 1:09pm

Alright guys, I’ve been flat out trying to prep for the AC (this is my first year) the written exercise parts are worrying me as I have no notion what to expect. Is there any online resource that I can check out which might help me prepare?

Ze0tech · 05-01-2019 2:38pm

Army654 wrote: »

Alright guys, I’ve been flat out trying to prep for the AC (this is my first year) the written exercise parts are worrying me as I have no notion what to expect. Is there any online resource that I can check out which might help me prepare?

Join PSNI will have what you need. Sharing anymore than that will a non disclosure issue for people also have a look on the boards. Plenty of info about

Army654 · 05-01-2019 2:47pm

Ze0tech wrote: »

Join PSNI will have what you need. Sharing anymore than that will a non disclosure issue for people also have a look on the boards. Plenty of info about

I understand, but I’m not asking anyone to devulge information of written exercises that might be presented, just merely asking is there any online resource or even books to help prepare?

W221 · 05-01-2019 3:30pm

Army654 wrote: »

I understand, but I’m not asking anyone to devulge information of written exercises that might be presented, just merely asking is there any online resource or even books to help prepare?

I did it once before and had no idea what to expect either, I tried to prep myself with all sorts of methods. All I can say is just be yourself and don’t over think the day. My nerves got to me a bit at the start but in the end I had a good day, dare I say it was fun!

lambda1 · 06-01-2019 8:50pm

Lockie101 wrote: »

Okay guys, welcome back to those returning and welcome to any new applicants! Can’t believe it was a year ago already since the last one but this is our year! Banterbus, who else was unsuccessful last campaign and is returning? I was us all back in here again because I had great fun last year with everyone on here and want the same again this year

I'm returning! Still on the 1710 ML however I highly doubt they will reach my number... Onwards and upwards!

Tom_90 · 06-01-2019 9:00pm

lambda1 wrote: »

Lockie101 wrote: »

Okay guys, welcome back to those returning and welcome to any new applicants! Can’t believe it was a year ago already since the last one but this is our year! Banterbus, who else was unsuccessful last campaign and is returning? I was us all back in here again because I had great fun last year with everyone on here and want the same again this year

I'm returning! Still on the 1710 ML however I highly doubt they will reach my number... Onwards and upwards!

Where abouts are you approx on the 1710 merit list?

lambda1 · 06-01-2019 9:47pm

Tom_90 wrote: »

Where abouts are you approx on the 1710 merit list?

I'm between 880-900 so I haven't got a hope in that campaign haha... However I'm all about bettering myself based on past experiences! This time I will try to keep the emotions out of it as they really held me back last year... And yourself?

Tom_90 · 06-01-2019 9:51pm

lambda1 wrote: »

Tom_90 wrote: »

Where abouts are you approx on the 1710 merit list?

I'm between 880-900 so I haven't got a hope in that campaign haha... However I'm all about bettering myself based on past experiences! This time I will try to keep the emotions out of it as they really held me back last year... And yourself?

You never know what will happen though so don't rule it out just yet. You can certainly use last year as experience for this year's. I'm 550-600 and to be honest I don't know what to think. I'm in this campaign also as a back up plan.

lambda1 · 06-01-2019 9:58pm

Tom_90 wrote: »

You never know what will happen though so don't rule it out just yet. You can certainly use last year as experience for this year's. I'm 550-600 and to be honest I don't know what to think. I'm in this campaign also as a back up plan.

You've a better shot than me at least, this year I feel different with regards to the whole thing, less nervous and not taking over my life so much of you get what I mean? Obviously I still have the same drive and desire for the outcome...

Iv started A/C prep just refreshing my memory from last year and reading over old notes... Any correspondence about PCA for you?

Tom_90 · 06-01-2019 10:00pm

lambda1 wrote: »

Tom_90 wrote: »

You never know what will happen though so don't rule it out just yet. You can certainly use last year as experience for this year's. I'm 550-600 and to be honest I don't know what to think. I'm in this campaign also as a back up plan.

You've a better shot than me at least, this year I feel different with regards to the whole thing, less nervous and not taking over my life so much of you get what I mean? Obviously I still have the same drive and desire for the outcome...

Iv started A/C prep just refreshing my memory from last year and reading over old notes... Any correspondence about PCA for you?

Yes I am appointable and in the waiting room now. All other stages passed. Still no guarantees though!

lambda1 · 06-01-2019 10:03pm

Tom_90 wrote: »

Yes I am appointable and in the waiting room now. All other stages passed. Still no guarantees though!

Ah, The dreaded waiting room! I hope all goes well for you and you get that heart stopping call (I hope your heart doesn't stop though)

I cannot say I'm looking forward to all the waiting and day dreaming again but it's got to be done!

Andy smith · 06-01-2019 11:23pm

lambda1 wrote: »

You've a better shot than me at least, this year I feel different with regards to the whole thing, less nervous and not taking over my life so much of you get what I mean? Obviously I still have the same drive and desire for the outcome...

Iv started A/C prep just refreshing my memory from last year and reading over old notes... Any correspondence about PCA for you?

Any ac tips mate?

lambda1 · 06-01-2019 11:42pm

Andy smith wrote: »

Any ac tips mate?

Try and integrate the core behaviours into everything as these are what you are assessed on, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Some people feel they benefit from the various coaching courses.

Read the guidence for applicants on the join psni website, the information they provide is all you need... The rest is you!

Homerj2019 · 09-01-2019 12:08am

Hi, newbie here, passed IST and have a date for AC, first time after applying for YEARS! Just a few questions, how long does the AC take is it a few hours or all day? Also it says on website there is a restest of the IST is this a few questions from the SJ & verbal reasoning test or the whole thing? Feeling a bit apprehensive about it all. Have a few friends in the PSNI but their role play days are but a distant memory....thanks in advance &#55357;&#56397;&#55356;&#57340;

W221 · 09-01-2019 1:18pm

Homerj2019 wrote: »

Hi, newbie here, passed IST and have a date for AC, first time after applying for YEARS! Just a few questions, how long does the AC take is it a few hours or all day? Also it says on website there is a restest of the IST is this a few questions from the SJ & verbal reasoning test or the whole thing? Feeling a bit apprehensive about it all. Have a few friends in the PSNI but their role play days are but a distant memory....thanks in advance ��

Everything you need to know is in the AC invitation email. It says the IST is a shortened version so I imagine there’ll be at least a few questions from each section. The AC is up to around 3 hours I think.

Homer01 · 09-01-2019 1:59pm

Just popping by to wish you all good luck for your campaign!

W221 · 09-01-2019 2:24pm

Homer01 wrote: »

Just popping by to wish you all good luck for your campaign!

Thank you! Almost squeaky bum time for me!

MidwifeN · 11-01-2019 10:14am

Had my AC (feel it didnt go great but who knows). Torture to think it will be May before hearing back either way.. its all such a dragged out process!

Tom_90 · 11-01-2019 10:19am

MidwifeN wrote: »

Had my AC (feel it didnt go great but who knows). Torture to think it will be May before hearing back either way.. its all such a dragged out process!

Settle in for a long wait. I'm in the 1710 campaign and still not in! Depends how you score though. I am in the top half of the merit list.

Flo96 · 11-01-2019 11:34am

Tom_90 wrote: »

Settle in for a long wait. I'm in the 1710 campaign and still not in! Depends how you score though. I am in the top half of the merit list.

How does the process work then? If you're on the merit list, have you applied for this most recent campaign. Or do they invite you to begin training/do your physical if AC scores from this campaign are lower than yours? Or does this campaign scores impact your 1710 score and possible invite?

I'm new to the whole process but have seen a few users talk about previous campaigns.

Many thanks

Ze0tech · 11-01-2019 2:14pm

Flo96 wrote: »

How does the process work then? If you're on the merit list, have you applied for this most recent campaign. Or do they invite you to begin training/do your physical if AC scores from this campaign are lower than yours? Or does this campaign scores impact your 1710 score and possible invite?

I'm new to the whole process but have seen a few users talk about previous campaigns.

Many thanks

Both processes will run along beside each other but are completely separate. I guess 1710 will end when the 1810 folk become appointable. That comment about when 1710 will end is speculation on my part so take what you want from it.

JJss1988 · 11-01-2019 5:53pm

Good luck to everyone who has completed and those who are due to complete their assessment centre stage.

W221 · 11-01-2019 7:45pm

MidwifeN wrote: »

Had my AC (feel it didnt go great but who knows). Torture to think it will be May before hearing back either way.. its all such a dragged out process!

Had mine too, I left feeling like I didn’t achieve much. But remember, we weren’t there to solve anything. They’re assessing us on how we deal with people

MidwifeN · 11-01-2019 7:47pm

Tom_90 wrote: »

Settle in for a long wait. I'm in the 1710 campaign and still not in! Depends how you score though. I am in the top half of the merit list.

I'm sure your fed up! Guess I should start looking into another job then lol. In a bit of a rutt where I am at the minute, no way could I still at it until this time next year without going insane first lol. Good luck and fingers crossed tightly you hear with the next call.

Tom_90 · 11-01-2019 9:44pm

MidwifeN wrote: »

Tom_90 wrote: »

Settle in for a long wait. I'm in the 1710 campaign and still not in! Depends how you score though. I am in the top half of the merit list.

I'm sure your fed up! Guess I should start looking into another job then lol. In a bit of a rutt where I am at the minute, no way could I still at it until this time next year without going insane first lol. Good luck and fingers crossed tightly you hear with the next call.

I'm not expecting to hear until Feb or March calls but I'm over the hard parts. Just have to wait it out now!

JR87A · 14-01-2019 1:56pm

Long time snooper, first time posting

On my second round of recruitment, first applied in 1710 and missed by 2% DOH! AC soon! Crapping myself and thought I'd say good luck to everyone up this year through 1810! ðŸ‘

Andy smith · 14-01-2019 8:16pm

JR87A wrote: »

Long time snooper, first time posting

On my second round of recruitment, first applied in 1710 and missed by 2% DOH! AC soon! Crapping myself and thought I'd say good luck to everyone up this year through 1810! ðŸ‘

Good luck to you also!ac as well soon!

LPT2018 · 16-01-2019 2:05pm

Can I have an invite to the discord please?
Have a bit to go to my a/c but already nervous!

NornIron74 · 16-01-2019 5:40pm

LPT2018 wrote: »

Can I have an invite to the discord please?
Have a bit to go to my a/c but already nervous!

The Discord has been closed

Ze0tech · 16-01-2019 6:30pm

NornIron74 wrote: »

The Discord has been closed

Always seems to go that way

VickyDoc · 21-01-2019 9:45pm

Have people filled out vetting forms yet for the 18 campaign?

2018 Campaign

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