NAS Student paramedic 2021

Shau_98

It just got posted on publicjobs.ie this morning for anyone thinking of applying!

Burkatron

Yup,
I'd apply but the link to apply is broken and it's not listed on publicjobs or the HSE.

I was also in the process of getting my C1 but can't due to poxy covid restrictions

Shau_98

Burkatron wrote: »

Yup,
I'd apply but the link to apply is broken and it's not listed on publicjobs or the HSE.

I was also in the process of getting my C1 but can't due to poxy covid restrictions

Yeah the link to apply is broken, how unfortunate. I found it on publicjobs.ie if you scroll down a bit. I'd say it was just posted this morning and they havent had the chance to fix it yet.

I managed to get mine done last week thank god but i had to rush the theory and the test in the space of three months because of covid! I hope they might give some leeway since covid has really held people back on getting their C1 licenses.

Burkatron

On the C1, did you have to do the CPC 2 case study?
I've my theory done but have to get the lessons and the practical.
How long/many hours did yours require?

I'm annoyed I didn't get it done, I took on a new job after closing my business in March and didn't make the time (idiot) to do it!

R75MM

The link on Publicjobs is now working.
Also listed here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/patient-and-client-care/hbs09813-student-paramedic.html

amy98

Anyone know if they will accept awaiting a test date for applying new restrictions won’t allow the full test to be done:(

5500

amy98 wrote: »

Anyone know if they will accept awaiting a test date for applying new restrictions won’t allow the full test to be done:(

They won't, you need the test passed prior to closing date on the 26th

Shau_98

5500 wrote: »

They won't, you need the test passed prior to closing date on the 26th

C1 does not require CPC. I did 2 hrs with the civil defense in the ambulance I was using for my test and then did a two hour lesson the day before.
I thought driving test were allowed to go ahead? I only did my one last week. I'm currently making my way through the application and the competency questions seem almost like essays.

amy98

5500 wrote: »

They won't, you need the test passed prior to closing date on the 26th

Thank you

amy98

Shau_98 wrote: »

C1 does not require CPC. I did 2 hrs with the civil defense in the ambulance I was using for my test and then did a two hour lesson the day before.
I thought driving test were allowed to go ahead? I only did my one last week. I'm currently making my way through the application and the competency questions seem almost like essays.

Hi, yes I have been on all morning about doing a test and I haven’t heard anything back I have done a lesson already and have a mock test booked I am just waiting for a test date but it seems online it’s only for essential services with level 5 lockdown

Shau_98

amy98 wrote: »

Hi, yes I have been on all morning about doing a test and I haven’t heard anything back I have done a lesson already and have a mock test booked I am just waiting for a test date but it seems online it’s only for essential services with level 5 lockdown

Sorry I completely forgot it was only for essential workers. I hope you might be able to secure a test date by the 26th

amy98

Shau_98 wrote: »

Sorry I completely forgot it was only for essential workers. I hope you might be able to secure a test date by the 26th

Thank you!! Best of luck with your application form

Shau_98

amy98 wrote: »

Thank you!! Best of luck with your application form

Thank you!

JBB2020

amy98 wrote: »

Hi, yes I have been on all morning about doing a test and I haven’t heard anything back I have done a lesson already and have a mock test booked I am just waiting for a test date but it seems online it’s only for essential services with level 5 lockdown

I missed last year's paramedic competition because I didn't have my c1! I started the process of getting it in May and I'm only actually getting my test on the 25th of this month. I've been ringing them every week for the past 4 months to get my test!

It is definitely not a quick process 😔 😔

Shau_98

JBB2020 wrote: »

I missed last year's paramedic competition because I didn't have my c1! I started the process of getting it in May and I'm only actually getting my test on the 25th of this month. I've been ringing them every week for the past 4 months to get my test!

It is definitely not a quick process 😔 😔

I've been trying since last April/may to get mine and only managed to get the theory test done in October and my test done last week. Very slow process

amy98

JBB2020 wrote: »

I missed last year's paramedic competition because I didn't have my c1! I started the process of getting it in May and I'm only actually getting my test on the 25th of this month. I've been ringing them every week for the past 4 months to get my test!

It is definitely not a quick process 😔 😔

Did you get much luck on the phone? I see they say they don’t do bookings on the phone?

JBB2020

amy98 wrote: »

Did you get much luck on the phone? I see they say they don’t do bookings on the phone?

They put me on the cancellation list and pushed me up the list a couple of times! Now I'm 43 so I told them if I miss this round I'm done!

amy98

JBB2020 wrote: »

They put me on the cancellation list and pushed me up the list a couple of times! Now I'm 43 so I told them if I miss this round I'm done!

Ah well my fingers are crossed for you wish you the best of luck

SnowFlakes2019

It would be a great time to get in as they're in dire need of extra paramedics. I went and done the whole process last yeat but unfortunately I didn't do well enough on the aptitude tests.
In regards to the licence, I've seen people turned away from the testing centre if they didn't have the correct licence on hand.
I will be trying again this time around and hope for the best

Shau_98

I don't know if I should purchase an aptitude test preparation course or not. It might be of some help. Any tips from last years aptitude test?

SnowFlakes2019

Shau_98 wrote: »

I don't know if I should purchase an aptitude test preparation course or not. It might be of some help. Any tips from last years aptitude test?

I didn't personally, but I will this time round. I know a good few that did and they found them very helpful. Although if you're a natural with aptitude tests, you don't need it.

Shau_98

SnowFlakes2019 wrote: »

I didn't personally, but I will this time round. I know a good few that did and they found them very helpful. Although if you're a natural with aptitude tests, you don't need it.

I'm going to purchase one once the closing date happens and start practicing

JBB2020

Which is the best aptitude prep course? There seems to be a lot of them out there!!

Shau_98

JBB2020 wrote: »

Which is the best aptitude prep course? There seems to be a lot of them out there!!

I've been trying to find out myself, with no luck. I'm thinking of going with career services

amy98

Shau_98 wrote: »

I've been trying to find out myself, with no luck. I'm thinking of going with career services

Is there any books out there? Or just online courses

Shau_98

amy98 wrote: »

Is there any books out there? Or just online courses

Haven't heard of any books but I took the plunge and purchased the course from career services since it was on offer.
I haven't looked at it properly but I will be tomorrow and I will update you on what I think of it.

amy98

Shau_98 wrote: »

Haven't heard of any books but I took the plunge and purchased the course from career services since it was on offer.
I haven't looked at it properly but I will be tomorrow and I will update you on what I think of it.

Thanks so much

CorkG86

Hi. I did my apptitute in March and I used career services and found it very helpful. There will be a lot more questions on the day of real exam than in the practice ones, they even tell you on the day very few people finish it...I got no where near finished and still passed. Practice practice practice as speed is key

Shau_98

From what I've been looking at on career services it seems very through! I also just completed an aptitude test for the emergency call taker positions with AGS and i think it went well!

JBB2020

Is anyone having any luck getting in touch with the NDLS to get your driving licence printout?

Shau_98

JBB2020 wrote: »

Is anyone having any luck getting in touch with the NDLS to get your driving licence printout?

Is that for proof of penalty points?

JBB2020

Shau_98 wrote: »

Is that for proof of penalty points?

Yeah, it's a statement to say whether you have any endorsements or penalty points on your licence.

Shau_98

JBB2020 wrote: »

Yeah, it's a statement to say whether you have any endorsements or penalty points on your licence.

Yeah I can't find much information about how you get the statement.

Shau_98

Just rang NDLS this morning. They are a bit backlogged, I was waiting 26minutes to talk to someone but it was pretty easy to get the statement sent out.
Just need your driver number when you call.

JBB2020

Shau_98 wrote: »

Just rang NDLS this morning. They are a bit backlogged, I was waiting 26minutes to talk to someone but it was pretty easy to get the statement sent out.
Just need your driver number when you call.

That's not too bad. I'm in with them on Thursday to get my c1 licence... I passed my test today. So hopefully they will be able to print it for me there and then!

Shau_98

JBB2020 wrote: »

That's not too bad. I'm in with them on Thursday to get my c1 licence... I passed my test today. So hopefully they will be able to print it for me there and then!

Congratulations! Got it just in time. Good luck with the application.

Jimmy113

Hi All. Best of luck to all applying. I made it through the process last year and I’m on the panel awaiting the call. In respect of the courses you can take for the aptitude test I didn’t bother and just practiced and practiced the material sent out by the recruiters. This will follow later in the process. It’s tricky enough so maybe no harm in the courses if you feel it might benefit you. Best of luck to all.

JBB2020

Jimmy113 wrote: »

Hi All. Best of luck to all applying. I made it through the process last year and I’m on the panel awaiting the call. In respect of the courses you can take for the aptitude test I didn’t bother and just practiced and practiced the material sent out by the recruiters. This will follow later in the process. It’s tricky enough so maybe no harm in the courses if you feel it might benefit you. Best of luck to all.

Thanks for that. :-) How long after the application deadline did you hear word about the aptitude tests?

JBB2020

Shau_98 wrote: »

Congratulations! Got it just in time. Good luck with the application.

Thanks. Same to you.

Jimmy113

JBB2020 wrote: »

Thanks for that. :-) How long after the application deadline did you hear word about the aptitude tests?

I applied on the 30th of Jan 2020 and sat my aptitude test around early March. This was just before the proverbial hit the fan with COVID. I heard quick enough after that I had passed the tests. Then the waiting game started due to COVID and everything was put on hold until late 2020 when the interviews were sent out.

Jimmy113

JBB2020 wrote: »

Thanks for that. :-) How long after the application deadline did you hear word about the aptitude tests?

I applied on the 30th of Jan 2020 and sat my aptitude test around early March. This was just before the proverbial hit the fan with COVID. I heard quick enough after that I had passed the tests. Then the waiting game started due to COVID and everything was put on hold until late 2020 when the interviews were sent out.

Shau_98

Do ye think the aptitude test will be online rather than in person this year or else delayed? Obviously we won't know for sure till they tell us but just wondering what people think

JBB2020

Shau_98 wrote: »

Do ye think the aptitude test will be online rather than in person this year or else delayed? Obviously we won't know for sure till they tell us but just wondering what people think

I imagine it will be in person... It would be hard to police an online one I'd imagine... But God only knows at this stage!

I hope we don't have to wait too long to hear if we get a chance to do the test!

Jimmy113

JBB2020 wrote: »

I imagine it will be in person... It would be hard to police an online one I'd imagine... But God only knows at this stage!

I hope we don't have to wait too long to hear if we get a chance to do the test!

Not 100% but I think the initial details advised they would be online in March with interviews to take place in April. I’m sure this is all subject to change though

Shau_98

Jimmy113 wrote: »

Not 100% but I think the initial details advised they would be online in March with interviews to take place in April. I’m sure this is all subject to change though

Yeah definitly all subject to how covid is going I'd say!

Jimmy113

Any news on the aptitude test dates?

JBB2020

Jimmy113 wrote: »

Any news on the aptitude test dates?

I've heard nothing yet anyway

Shau_98

Probably won't hear anything till end of February- mid March I'd say.

JBB2020

I got a request for a copy of my drivers licence or certificate of competency today. They want them by Monday... I don't have either as the ndls took the cert and my licence hasn't been issued!!
I may ring the NAS tomorrow!

Jimmy113

JBB2020 wrote: »

I got a request for a copy of my drivers licence or certificate of competency today. They want them by Monday... I don't have either as the ndls took the cert and my licence hasn't been issued!!
I may ring the NAS tomorrow!

Probably no harm in contacting the ones who sent out the request and tell them. See what they say and maybe also chase the NDLS

Shau_98

God I didn't get a request, have me worried now
Update: Was looking at my work email by mistake. I received it.