PSNI Recruitment - Stage 2 - The Assessment Centre

swl33t · 17-04-2016 1:11pm

Would it be reasonable to say

Batch 1- 75+
Batch 2 - 70-75
Batch 3 - 65+
Etc?

Delilahbeau · 17-04-2016 1:23pm

Probably not considering batches are about 60-80 people.

There really is no point trying to box it off at the minute. You're only going to drive yourself stir crazy. I know it's exciting, and I was the first person to do it as well, BUT.
And that is a huge but, no one is going to get into garnerville tomorrow. It is a lengthy process, there are hurdles, those hurdles are extremely annoying, and you will get frustrated and stressed. Anything could happen.

The highest rated quality in this game is patience, willing the process to move on will not make it happen any quicker. Trust me, I have been there.

Be excited, yes. But don't let this process take over your life.

Bunsen1burner · 17-04-2016 1:27pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

Probably not considering batches are about 60-80 people.

There really is no point trying to box it off at the minute. You're only going to drive yourself stir crazy. I know it's exciting, and I was the first person to do it as well, BUT.
And that is a huge but, no one is going to get into garnerville tomorrow. It is a lengthy process, there are hurdles, those hurdles are extremely annoying, and you will get frustrated and stressed. Anything could happen.

The highest rated quality in this game is patience, willing the process to move on will not make it happen any quicker. Trust me, I have been there.

Be excited, yes. But don't let this process take over your life.

Thanks for this advice! Yous are all brill on here!!

Mop a top · 17-04-2016 1:28pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

Probably not considering batches are about 60-80 people.

There really is no point trying to box it off at the minute. You're only going to drive yourself stir crazy. I know it's exciting, and I was the first person to do it as well, BUT.
And that is a huge but, no one is going to get into garnerville tomorrow. It is a lengthy process, there are hurdles, those hurdles are extremely annoying, and you will get frustrated and stressed. Anything could happen.

What she said!!!!!! Can not repeat it enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delilahbeau · 17-04-2016 1:41pm

What I will say is this. If it were not for this forum I would not be as confident about starting GV soon as I am now.

I only heard about this forum at my medical. It was actually my chaperone who told be about it. Not another candidate, but an actual officer who has been working for the PSNI this year's. When I got home I looked it up immediately.

That was about 6 weeks ago, and I've read every thread at least twice. The advice is invaluable and to have found this forum so early on, yous are very fortunate. I wish I had found it sooner. Reading the posts from Mop a top and Mikeonejuliet and all the rest of them have given me knowledge I never thought I would get before starting, and I don't want to imagine what would happen if I started GV in 5 weeks time without having that knowledge.

I've talked to people on here, and I genuinely think I've made some friends before I've even started. I know we talk some amount of **** on here, but again, it's forging relationships with people you WILL have to depend on once you start training. I view this site as a massive advantage, and not a lot of recruits know about it. We are the lucky few.

Continue your life, stay updated with the boards, chat **** if you want to, but just remember. We're all one big team on here, fighting for the same thing.

Delilahbeau · 17-04-2016 2:09pm

Tricky question there. Remember that C2 was out of the ordinary... They had to freeze it in the middle due to financial constraints. However, I think I'm right in saying the top scorers were first put through summertime 2015 ( so say a year to 14 months after initial application.) I am in the group called up to post most recently (I'm in the may 2016 intake) my start date is two years to the day of me applying (which is weird in itself).

M Ehrmantraut · 17-04-2016 2:11pm

Delilahbeau wrote: »

Tricky question there. Remember that C2 was out of the ordinary... They had to freeze it in the middle due to financial constraints. However, I think I'm right in saying the top scorers were first put through summertime 2014 ( so say a year to 14 months after initial application.) I am in the group called up to post most recently (I'm in the may 2016 intake) my start date is two years to the day of me applying (which is weird in itself).

Thank you

Long wait but I'm sure it'll all be worth it in the end!

wannabe2010 · 17-04-2016 3:43pm

Did a freedom of information request for how many got 70% and above in C2 (answer is 301) and how many they actually appointed (answer is 353) so seems to be that perhaps everyone close to 70% will get thru this campaign? Maybe?

Chez123 · 17-04-2016 4:50pm

wannabe2010 wrote: »

Did a freedom of information request for how many got 70% and above in C2 (answer is 301) and how many they actually appointed (answer is 353) so seems to be that perhaps everyone close to 70% will get thru this campaign? Maybe?

Has anyone done a FOI for the number of people over 70% in C3?

Drummer64 · 17-04-2016 4:52pm

wannabe2010 wrote: »

Did a freedom of information request for how many got 70% and above in C2 (answer is 301) and how many they actually appointed (answer is 353) so seems to be that perhaps everyone close to 70% will get thru this campaign? Maybe?

When was that FOI from? As far as I know C2 is still recruiting so that number can't be accurate can it?

Also the pass mark was lowered by 5% in this one so I would imagine that the 70% in C2 would be the equivalent of 65% in this one.

So going along the same lines they would take the 300 that get over 65% minus the ones that failed medical, PCA, vetting or just drop out... And the rest (minimum of 53 by your figures not including drop outs) from the under 65's.

Then again they may just hire more or less lol

Really is no point in thinking about it too much from what I have read lol

Drummer64 · 17-04-2016 5:31pm

Unfortunately I'm below 65 lol

Mop a top · 17-04-2016 5:53pm

Drummer64 wrote: »

Unfortunately I'm below 65 lol

I was below 65 for C2 and I've got in. Don't get disheartened!!!

C1 I applied in September 2013 and should have got a call august September 2014 with a score in low 70's
C2 applied in May 2014 and starting April 2016

Mop a top · 17-04-2016 5:59pm

Drummer when you're doing your stats don't forget that in C2 AN AWFUL LOT were failing in Vetting or their Vetting was taking a long time as well as those having to repeat their PCA. This meant that PSNI had to progress candidates with a lower AC score to keep the process going. I know I have a lower score than some in the squad after me and it's because I passed my pca first time and my Vetting was cleared quickly due to C1.

Timetravel · 17-04-2016 6:02pm

My score is below 60 never mind 65 lol

I'm not worried really. I'm happy that i've finally got past AC after multiple attempts over whats going on for 10 years of trying now. Do we definitely know that merit list is only AC score? Theres loads of other hurdles yet. Vetting, PCA medical etc.

ccfckyle · 17-04-2016 6:14pm

I'm grateful for all the information posted in this thread. It's great to know others are going through the same process and you are not alone in the stresses of it all.

My brain just can't help speculating, probably like everyone else's. Good luck to everyone.

Drummer64 · 17-04-2016 6:24pm

Mop a top wrote: »

I was below 65 for C2 and I've got in. Don't get disheartened!!!

C1 I applied in September 2013 and should have got a call august September 2014 with a score in low 70's
C2 applied in May 2014 and starting April 2016

Mop, I have followed you on this board for about 6 months and you have never stopped being amazingly helpful. Very happy you got in. Thank you and everyone else on here, everyone is always so helpful and informative.

very happy I came across these boards when I did!

Bunsen1burner · 17-04-2016 6:30pm

Drummer64 wrote: »

Mop, I have followed you on this board for about 6 months and you have never stopped being amazingly helpful. Very happy you got in. Thank you and everyone else on here, everyone is always so helpful and informative. very happy I came across these boards when I did!

Definitely!!!! And Drummer you said we'd get there, you better not back out now!!!!!!!!!

Drummer64 · 17-04-2016 6:52pm

Bunsen1burner wrote: »

Definitely!!!! And Drummer you said we'd get there, you better not back out now!!!!!!!!!

Love this place, see you there Burner. Me and you will be bursting out if GV all 21 jump Street!

Mop a top · 17-04-2016 7:20pm

I'm not 100% sure if the merot list is only worked out on AC score. Tbh I have suggested a few times that someone should put in a FOI request to find out for definite but no one will. It's free folks lol just do it!!!!!

Redboy12345 · 17-04-2016 7:43pm

I don't suppose you can recall when exactly in summer? (Longshot I know) I've just scored mid 80s and I'm due to go away for most of June.. So just wondering.

Delilahbeau wrote: »

Tricky question there. Remember that C2 was out of the ordinary... They had to freeze it in the middle due to financial constraints. However, I think I'm right in saying the top scorers were first put through summertime 2015 ( so say a year to 14 months after initial application.) I am in the group called up to post most recently (I'm in the may 2016 intake) my start date is two years to the day of me applying (which is weird in itself).

Bunsen1burner · 17-04-2016 7:44pm

Drummer64 wrote: »

Love this place, see you there Burner. Me and you will be bursting out if GV all 21 jump Street!

Ha ha ha love it!!!!

Homer01 · 17-04-2016 7:58pm

Mop a top wrote: »

I'm not 100% sure if the merot list is only worked out on AC score. Tbh I have suggested a few times that someone should put in a FOI request to find out for definite but no one will. It's free folks lol just do it!!!!!

FOI already in; thanks TheCub

TheCub wrote: »

Already in..lol

RTGeorge8910 · 17-04-2016 11:38pm

First time post. Been watching the forum anxiously since I applied but didn't want to post until I was past the AC centre. First time at AC and I got some shock with a 75% score.

Really thought my 3rd role play was rubbish so counted myself out of the process. Like a fool I didn't train since January when I did my AC because I felt I was never going to pass. Now with my score I see a lot of posts saying I could be called very early. I just wish someone could say when the date was although I know I need to sit tight for now. Anyway gonna hit the gym hard now I'm sure there won't be any pca's until late June for this 1509 campaign... Well I hope...

Have a 100 questions in my mind just trying to read through all the threads to best answer those.

Mop a top · 17-04-2016 11:54pm

RTGeorge8910 wrote: »

First time at AC and I got some shock with a 75% score.

Little more faith in yourself please!!!! Congrats on the score, tbh it's often those interviews you tend to do best in lol!!!

I think they'll have PCA's in June too if HR are on the ball it could be as early as mid June, maybe earlier, guess you'll see.

One things for sure start now! You'll never be too fit for a PCA lol and tbh it's more about mental stamina as well as physical.

Good luck!!

Shield · 18-04-2016 1:28am

Moderator note:

Guys.. can we please keep posts on this thread related to the Assessment Centre? I'm going to be moving posts from here to the 'general' thread over the coming days, so if you see posts disappearing from here, you'll know where they've been moved to.

Thanks lots,

-Shield.

iamveryhopeful · 18-04-2016 9:11am

Delilahbeau wrote: »

What I will say is this. If it were not for this forum I would not be as confident about starting GV soon as I am now.

I only heard about this forum at my medical. It was actually my chaperone who told be about it. Not another candidate, but an actual officer who has been working for the PSNI this year's. When I got home I looked it up immediately.

That was about 6 weeks ago, and I've read every thread at least twice. The advice is invaluable and to have found this forum so early on, yous are very fortunate. I wish I had found it sooner. Reading the posts from Mop a top and Mikeonejuliet and all the rest of them have given me knowledge I never thought I would get before starting, and I don't want to imagine what would happen if I started GV in 5 weeks time without having that knowledge.

I've talked to people on here, and I genuinely think I've made some friends before I've even started. I know we talk some amount of **** on here, but again, it's forging relationships with people you WILL have to depend on once you start training. I view this site as a massive advantage, and not a lot of recruits know about it. We are the lucky few.

Continue your life, stay updated with the boards, chat **** if you want to, but just remember. We're all one big team on here, fighting for the same thing.

awww, thanks hun!

iamveryhopeful · 18-04-2016 9:15am

Drummer64 wrote: »

Love this place, see you there Burner. Me and you will be bursting out if GV all 21 jump Street!

yeah!!! I hope it gunna mirror 21 jump street completely.

I'm like channing tatum...... minus the good looks.....and the humour.....in fact just the stupidity part.

Delilahbeau · 18-04-2016 9:21am

Redboy12345 wrote:

I don't suppose you can recall when exactly in summer? (Longshot I know) I've just scored mid 80s and I'm due to go away for most of June.. So just wondering.

Not a baldie my friend. If you route through the starting garnerville thread you may be able to find out (That is a long shot though)

I know there was an intake in August, but I'm not sure if it was the first. Submit an FOI for intake information if you really want to find out for sure. They probably won't give you specific dates for security, but they should give you intake numbers and intakes months for all of C2. Just am idea though

shanevendrell · 18-04-2016 10:21am

Wouldn't it just make so much more sense to eventually process EVERYONE who passed the AC rather than spending vast amounts of money paying Deloitte to start another campaign say later this year or early next year?

I know this could be said for both campaigns 1 and 2, but if money is as tight as they say, show some sense and process all those appointable rather than cutting off say mid 60s and starting all over again later this year.

TWOTHREEUP · 18-04-2016 10:55am

Been lurking for a while myself. Didn't get the pass email, scored between 45 and 50% just wondering if anyone on the previous campaigns scored this or below and managed to pass on the more recent ones?

wannabe2010 · 18-04-2016 11:17am

I work with an ex cop atm and I'm pickling his head with the amount of questions atm lol "when will I get called.. how many are called per squad.. how far apart are the calls" lol I'm goin mad. Need to get training, haven't bothered Cuz I was sure I failed AC. The main worry I have is my medical, I've had physio for a gammy knee and shoulder and I'm also on anti anxiety meds and see a psychologist haha falling apart boys. What yous think?

Bunsen1burner · 18-04-2016 11:44am

shanevendrell wrote: »

Wouldn't it just make so much more sense to eventually process EVERYONE who passed the AC rather than spending vast amounts of money paying Deloitte to start another campaign say later this year or early next year?

I know this could be said for both campaigns 1 and 2, but if money is as tight as they say, show some sense and process all those appointable rather than cutting off say mid 60s and starting all over again later this year.

Anyone any idea as to how many they could recruit from 1509?

blueboat · 18-04-2016 12:44pm

Hi, all. Another first time poster here. I received a low 60 pass in the recruitment centre just gone. Hopeful for a future call up, training and getting on with everything else in the mean time. Nice to meet you all.

LadyABC · 18-04-2016 1:17pm

blueboat wrote: »

Hi, all. Another first time poster here. I received a low 60 pass in the recruitment centre just gone. Hopeful for a future call up, training and getting on with everything else in the mean time. Nice to meet you all.

Hi blueboat! Well done on your pass!

Homer01 · 18-04-2016 3:42pm

TWOTHREEUP wrote: »

Been lurking for a while myself. Didn't get the pass email, scored between 45 and 50% just wondering if anyone on the previous campaigns scored this or below and managed to pass on the more recent ones?

Guilty!

My first AC was high 40's. I was equally cross and embarrassed. Think I might have even tried to appeal lol.
Next one took a big jump but still a fail and finally a pass this year

It very much can be done. You now have the experience of how it all works so you'll be better placed for next time.

Best of luck!

yet another lurker · 18-04-2016 5:25pm

Hi

Nine years ago when I first passed The AC we were able to call the PSNI and ask for our merit list number.
Does anyone know if this is still the case and has anyone tried?
It was a good way of gauging things.

blueboat · 18-04-2016 5:56pm

LadyABC wrote: »

Hi blueboat! Well done on your pass!

Thanks LadyABC, it was my second attempt at the AC so very happy to get the pass. Glad to have came across this board. Lots of great advice.

mkelly123 · 26-04-2016 2:39pm

Hi Folks, First timer here aswell.

Got my email on 15th saying I passed the AC with 77%. Was over the moon tbh.

I received a letter from PSNI on Friday passed saying my application was know being processed by them. Is this just a general letter to all applicants who had passed?

Getting nervous now as you think your getting close but still have much more to do.

Great info on this site bdw. answered a lot of my questions.

Homer01 · 26-04-2016 3:03pm

mkelly123 wrote: »

Hi Folks, First timer here aswell.

Got my email on 15th saying I passed the AC with 77%. Was over the moon tbh.

I received a letter from PSNI on Friday passed saying my application was know being processed by them. Is this just a general letter to all applicants who had passed?

Getting nervous now as you think your getting close but still have much more to do.

Great info on this site bdw. answered a lot of my questions.

Welcome

In answer to your question; yes it appears to be a letter of acknowledgement.

Now get over to this thread and join the fun!

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057586972/1

SamC321 · 26-04-2016 8:51pm

Everyone get this letter?

mkelly123 wrote: »

Hi Folks, First timer here aswell.

Got my email on 15th saying I passed the AC with 77%. Was over the moon tbh.

I received a letter from PSNI on Friday passed saying my application was know being processed by them. Is this just a general letter to all applicants who had passed?

Getting nervous now as you think your getting close but still have much more to do.

Great info on this site bdw. answered a lot of my questions.

Add your reply here.

Momc82 · 26-04-2016 8:57pm

Bounce over to http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057586972/1
Not everyone has received the letter yet. I included.

SamC321 · 26-04-2016 11:44pm

Thanks!!

Momc82 wrote: »

Bounce over to http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057586972/1
Not everyone has received the letter yet. I included.

Add your reply here.

wannabe2010 · 27-04-2016 2:44pm

70-80 score for me and hey all

wannabe2010 · 28-04-2016 3:36pm

VETTING FORM HAS ARRIVED!

wannabe2010 · 28-04-2016 3:37pm

VETTING FORM HAS ARRIVED!

MrBlack93 · 19-07-2016 1:17pm

Hi,

Just in preparation for the next campaign I was curious as to whether there exists preparation courses for the assessment centre?

If so did people find them worthwile?

D4z · 19-07-2016 7:19pm

MrBlack93 wrote: »

Hi,

Just in preparation for the next campaign I was curious as to whether there exists preparation courses for the assessment centre?

If so did people find them worthwile?

I have never spoken about my secret weapon, but I genuinely put my pass down to it.

I purchased books from an eBay auction written by Richard McMunn. (Cost me £30 for 7 books)

Books:

How 2 Become a Police Officer
Police Interview Questions and Answers
Police Role-play Exercises
Police Tests (Testing Series)
Other books on the IST

I read and digested the information, it literally told me key buzz words and sentences I should always use. such as "I will personally take responsibility in following this through and I will update you throughout".

Passed my AC with flying colours and it's down to the above.

//I went to classes before and they were useless (in my opinion) so don't waste your money on them.

MrBlack93 · 19-07-2016 8:00pm

D4z wrote: »

I have never spoken about my secret weapon, but I genuinely put my pass down to it.

I purchased books from an eBay auction written by Richard McMunn. (Cost me £30 for 7 books)

Books:

How 2 Become a Police Officer
Police Interview Questions and Answers
Police Role-play Exercises
Police Tests (Testing Series)
Other books on the IST

I read and digested the information, it literally told me key buzz words and sentences I should always use. such as "I will personally take responsibility in following this through and I will update you throughout".

Passed my AC with flying colours and it's down to the above.

//I went to classes before and they were useless (in my opinion) so don't waste your money on them.

If you're successful in this campaign would you be interested in selling ?

:D:D

D4z · 19-07-2016 10:04pm

MrBlack93 wrote: »

D4z wrote: »

I have never spoken about my secret weapon, but I genuinely put my pass down to it.

I purchased books from an eBay auction written by Richard McMunn. (Cost me 30 for 7 books)

Books:

How 2 Become a Police Officer
Police Interview Questions and Answers
Police Role-play Exercises
Police Tests (Testing Series)
Other books on the IST

I read and digested the information, it literally told me key buzz words and sentences I should always use. such as "I will personally take responsibility in following this through and I will update you throughout".

Passed my AC with flying colours and it's down to the above.

//I went to classes before and they were useless (in my opinion) so don't waste your money on them.

If you're successful in this campaign would you be interested in selling ? :D:D

I'm sure we could work something out, I'll let you know once my medical results are through.

DonutSquad · 21-09-2017 4:21pm

The assessment centre is probably the bit I'm most apprehensive about for the upcoming recruitment.

Any chance of someone outlining the process followed at the assessment centre and also any advice on how best to prepare for this?

(Without me having to read through all 391 previous pages on this thread...)

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 2 - The Assessment Centre

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