Garda Trainee 2018 campaign

octopusprime · 30-10-2018 01:39PM

Uweir32 wrote: »

Folks I’m trying to prepare for my fitness test should I pass the interview. Does anyone know if you aided during the sit ups. In the online video it shows them being aided by someone holding their ankles etc...
Any prep advice for the fitness test would be greatly appreciated- I’m already about 4 stone over the BMI allowance so I’m in for a long tough fitness regime in preparation so I don’t want to waste any time preparing incorrectly

Sit-ups are aided, they'll stand on your feet and count for you.

The best advice I can give you is to simulate the test as often as possible.

Practice the shuttle regularly, try run 5 k 2-3 times a week and do the shuttle test on your rest days, you'll see the hard work paying off in a matter of weeks. Buy some cones on Amazon or something and head down to the GAA pitch a couple of evenings to practice the obstacle course.

For push-ups, make sure your form is correct, no arching the back etc, and get your chest down low. Sit-ups need to be done with fingers touching your temples, not back of your head or behind your ears. Small details, but instructors will be looking out for them.

And don't procrastinate, you may not do your fitness test for another 6 months but use that time to get ready now.

Good luck!

Elliot192 · 30-10-2018 01:40PM

Uweir32 wrote: »

Folks I’m trying to prepare for my fitness test should I pass the interview. Does anyone know if you aided during the sit ups. In the online video it shows them being aided by someone holding their ankles etc...
Any prep advice for the fitness test would be greatly appreciated- I’m already about 4 stone over the BMI allowance so I’m in for a long tough fitness regime in preparation so I don’t want to waste any time preparing incorrectly

Yeah the instructor will stand on your feet.

Because you have the time, I'd start with the couch to 5k as your baseline fitness and go from there towards HIIT/Interval/Fartlek/VO2Max/Beep Test training. You can do yoga/pilates or strength & conditioning on your off days.

But I'd be running 3 days a week and cross training 1- 2 days a week initially. Then once you have a baseline fitness you can add an extra day of running/swimming/cycling/strength & conditioning. Just make sure you build it up gradually. The last thing you need is an injury. Best of luck with it.

Uweir32 · 30-10-2018 02:08PM

Thanks so much guys greatly appreciated. I’ve beendoing 3/4 gym sessions a week mostly weights training and spin classes. But started couch to 5k last night and aiming to change my training to much more cardio based as of this week.

Thanks again - will keep you posted

kellbag91 · 30-10-2018 04:26PM

Uweir32 wrote: »

Folks I’m trying to prepare for my fitness test should I pass the interview. Does anyone know if you aided during the sit ups. In the online video it shows them being aided by someone holding their ankles etc...
Any prep advice for the fitness test would be greatly appreciated- I’m already about 4 stone over the BMI allowance so I’m in for a long tough fitness regime in preparation so I don’t want to waste any time preparing incorrectly

If you are preparing for the fitness test I would be realistic with yourself and your abilities. Find out the standards for your age and sex. Each time you train do the mock test which is on youtube. If your push-ups are low put a weight on your back when doing them this will improve them, you should aim to add two exta reps every week. Practice quick sprints in stead of long slow jogs. As for sit-ups practice good quality reps with nothing holding your legs. Pay attention to the form and technique in the instruction videos online.

Gmanno1 · 31-10-2018 01:07PM

rossd92 wrote: »

Hey guys, any advice on how the interview goes/how they ask about the competencies? are they broad like give an e.g. of this competency or are they more specific like in your last job tell me a time when u showed this competency? thanks

They should have sent you an email with preparation information on it, outlining what they expect from each competencey. Just make sure your competencie shows what they are looking for in your answer

mackaattackin · 08-11-2018 04:35PM

Well lads,
Just got a date for my interview for stage three and just wondering does it take long to get the email regarding form b and the details of the interview? Just because I read there is a bit too form b and getting details of family members etc.

bottar1 · 08-11-2018 05:06PM

mackaattackin wrote: »

Well lads,
Just got a date for my interview for stage three and just wondering does it take long to get the email regarding form b and the details of the interview? Just because I read there is a bit too form b and getting details of family members etc.

I got mine 3 days later. You can find older versions of Form B if you google it and start filling it out and then just fill in the proper one you get in the messages later on, that's what I did. There was minimal difference in the two forms.

Start now so you can focus on your interview and you are not worrying about Form B.

Gmanno1 · 08-11-2018 05:16PM

Is there any other test along with the interview?

Gmanno1 · 08-11-2018 05:18PM

mackaattackin wrote: »

Well lads,
Just got a date for my interview for stage three and just wondering does it take long to get the email regarding form b and the details of the interview? Just because I read there is a bit too form b and getting details of family members etc.

Good luck, what number are you between?

bottar1 · 08-11-2018 05:18PM

Gmanno1 wrote: »

Is there any other test along with the interview?

No,

Just make sure you bring passport/drivers license, leaving cert results, original birth cert with you along with completed form B. The person at the desk will take your documents aside from Form B, you'll go into an office with someone who runs through your form B and takes it (or may request you get more info too).

Then you'll be waiting for your interview.

After the interview, you will get your documents back (aside from form

.

mackaattackin · 08-11-2018 05:48PM

Gmanno1 wrote: »

Good luck, what number are you between?

I'm in the low 700's with interview on the 29th! Thanks, hopefully it goes well and I keep me nerves in check

james flanagan · 13-11-2018 10:43AM

Hi mackattackin , just wondering where in the 700s of oom are you exactly ? I am 761 and wasnt expecting for this to be moving so quick. I havent recieved an email as of yet but i expect it to be sooner than i tought.

mackaattackin · 23-11-2018 03:38AM

james flanagan wrote: »

Hi mackattackin , just wondering where in the 700s of oom are you exactly ? I am 761 and wasnt expecting for this to be moving so quick. I havent recieved an email as of yet but i expect it to be sooner than i tought.

Hi James, I placed 712 on the oom and was in the same boat as yourself thinking I wouldn't get a call for interview till early next year but the campaign seems to be moving quickly so be prepared for a call

james flanagan · 23-11-2018 09:54PM

Best of luck in your interview mackattackin i will be the week after ya nerves now ha

Abbey127 · 26-11-2018 08:08AM

Does anyone have an idea of when the fitness test will be ? Thanks in advance

james flanagan · 26-11-2018 08:16AM

I presume early january they will begin the fitness testing as batch 1 are due to be fitness tested

tomhenryford · 05-12-2018 12:13PM

Is the medical not before the fitness test.... that's what I heard

bottar1 · 06-12-2018 10:21AM

tomhenryford wrote: »

Is the medical not before the fitness test.... that's what I heard

From what I have heard, and from what people are saying, the 2018 recruitment drive will be different and the Fitness will be before the Medical.

Gmanno1 · 12-12-2018 11:45PM

bottar1 wrote: »

From what I have heard, and from what people are saying, the 2018 recruitment drive will be different and the Fitness will be before the Medical.

I doubt it, as the medical clears/says you're medically fit to do the fitness test.

bottar1 · 13-12-2018 09:38AM

Gmanno1 wrote: »

I doubt it, as the medical clears/says you're medically fit to do the fitness test.

The word is you will be getting a letter for your GP to approve you for the fitness or something to that effect. I've heard time and time again Fitness is before Medical this time so there must be some merit to it.

Gmanno1 · 13-12-2018 12:55PM

Ah ok, sure suppose it doesn't really matter what order there in, just do them

Gmanno1 · 19-12-2018 11:00PM

Got news that I was successful in the interview. I'm being told that I could be called for fitness test in January.

Could it be that soon?

My oom number is around the 500 mark

Thanks,

User2206 · 19-12-2018 11:21PM

Gmanno1 wrote: »

Got news that I was successful in the interview. I'm being told that I could be called for fitness test in January.

Could it be that soon?

My oom number is around the 500 mark

Thanks,

Can I ask where you got word that fitness could be in January? My OOM is in early 400’s and haven’t been told anything like that!

Gmanno1 · 19-12-2018 11:59PM

From a retired Garda

User2206 · 20-12-2018 12:07AM

Gmanno1 wrote: »

From a retired Garda

Oh that’s interesting! I seen on one of these threads that someone said June

james flanagan · 20-12-2018 08:42AM

I would imagine we get a call from local station to meet with super in jan/feb then when he/she is happy approve you for medical/fitness for march/april then if successful given final decision for templemore thats what ive heard from recent candidates

45Murphy · 20-12-2018 04:59PM

Anyone have any idea if you can carry over service from the army. 12 years done in the DF and would be a shame to throw that away. Any info much appreciated. Thank you