Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

2018 Campaign

1…3839414344…79

Comments

  • #1202
    JR87A
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭JR87A


    Toots123 wrote: »
    Morning all. Feels like the morning after!!lol
    That was the 1st good nights sleep i have had in a week.
    Now that i have had time to think it all through it really is exciting times ahead.
    Time to really get my butt in gear and get ready for the fitness end. Made an appointment to get my eyes checked also as i may need to get lazer done to meet the unaided standard. But im just going to not stress and take the next stages ad they come. The AC was the big hurdle the rest is in my own control to a certain extent.

    Unaided standard? Well that's be hammered, nothing but blur without my glasses


  • #1203
    JJss1988
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭JJss1988


    SAPY wrote: »
    Long time lurker passed in the mid 60s so happy really did not expect it. I just hope its is enough.

    I only got a score of 59.00 so I am expecting a bad merit list number which could be up in the 700s at least depending on how many have passed the AC stage.
    I am still confident of getting all the the way to GV some time in 2020.Along this journey people will pull out, some will fail the PCA, some will fail their medicals etc.
    You will have a better merit list number than me and you will certainly get there.


  • #1204
    Unknowndude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Unknowndude


    JJss1988 wrote: »
    I only got a score of 59.00 so I am expecting a bad merit list number which could be up in the 700s at least depending on how many have passed the AC stage.
    I am still confident of getting all the the way to GV some time in 2020.Along this journey people will pull out, some will fail the PCA, some will fail their medicals etc.
    You will have a better merit list number than me and you will certainly get there.

    Yea my score wasn't far off yours either,but like you said keep confident and also appreciate what you have achieved. So many others who deserved it and really wanted it didn't get a pass. We will get the GV with the right attitude and work rate. It might be a bit of a longer journey than others on the merit list but we will get there.


  • #1205
    wonkyempresso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭wonkyempresso


    JJss1988 wrote: »
    I only got a score of 59.00 so I am expecting a bad merit list number which could be up in the 700s at least depending on how many have passed the AC stage.
    I am still confident of getting all the the way to GV some time in 2020.Along this journey people will pull out, some will fail the PCA, some will fail their medicals etc.
    You will have a better merit list number than me and you will certainly get there.


    I really wouldn't be worried about your score. That's a solid pass. Have to remember that 231 people that went to the assessment centre were still in the process for 1710 so perhaps not all of them will have passed, but there could be a good chunk that have perhaps got the call and will pull out then on top of that some people will have to defer, withdraw or fail. So you could be in before you know it. It's a long game but make the most of the summer, get as fit as possible to make pca and gv easier and look forward to the future!


  • #1206
    Toots123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Toots123


    wonkyempresso wrote: »
    JJss1988 wrote: »
    I only got a score of 59.00 so I am expecting a bad merit list number which could be up in the 700s at least depending on how many have passed the AC stage.
    I am still confident of getting all the the way to GV some time in 2020.Along this journey people will pull out, some will fail the PCA, some will fail their medicals etc.
    You will have a better merit list number than me and you will certainly get there.


    I really wouldn't be worried about your score. That's a solid pass. Have to remember that 231 people that went to the assessment centre were still in the process for 1710 so perhaps not all of them will have passed, but there could be a good chunk that have perhaps got the call and will pull out then on top of that some people will have to defer, withdraw or fail. So you could be in before you know it. It's a long game but make the most of the summer, get as fit as possible to make pca and gv easier and look forward to the future!
    Well said. Totally agree. We have all done super to get this far.


  • Advertisement
  • #1207
    JJss1988
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭JJss1988


    wonkyempresso wrote: »
    I really wouldn't be worried about your score. That's a solid pass. Have to remember that 231 people that went to the assessment centre were still in the process for 1710 so perhaps not all of them will have passed, but there could be a good chunk that have perhaps got the call and will pull out then on top of that some people will have to defer, withdraw or fail. So you could be in before you know it. It's a long game but make the most of the summer, get as fit as possible to make pca and gv easier and look forward to the future!

    What would the guess be for total amount on the merit list?
    Possibly 1,000 approx?


  • #1208
    wonkyempresso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭wonkyempresso


    Just looking back on the 1710 thread it looks like the merit list was 1052 long but may be different this time. Join psni website says they receive the merit list in a few days so hopefully know soon enough


  • #1209
    E18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭E18


    Realistically what sort of time frame are we looking here for pca for those around a B..
    I really had counted myself out of the running due to personal matters, I changed my assessment centre date and was very nearly not going, thankfully my family talked me into it, and I haven't ran the length of myself in a long time. Just want to know how long I have to try and reverse some damage lol


  • #1210
    wonkyempresso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭wonkyempresso


    E18 wrote: »
    Realistically what sort of time frame are we looking here for pca for those around a B..
    I really had counted myself out of the running due to personal matters, I changed my assessment centre date and was very nearly not going, thankfully my family talked me into it, and I haven't ran the length of myself in a long time. Just want to know how long I have to try and reverse some damage lol

    Hard to tell until the merit list comes out but even then it's guess work. B' s could be seen relatively soon as fast tracks which would be a* and some a' s have already or soon have their pca and their vetting is under way. Could be a lot of people in the b bracket though


  • #1211
    Unknowndude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Unknowndude


    wonkyempresso wrote: »
    Hard to tell until the merit list comes out but even then it's guess work. B' s could be seen relatively soon as fast tracks which would be a* and some a' s have already or soon have their pca and their vetting is under way. Could be a lot of people in the b bracket though

    Yea I'm in that same grade myself,was wondering when it would be too. Guess it could be a month or two before we have our PCA but that's just a blind guess lol we just have to be preparing for it as if it's next week so we are ready. Give yourself time to enjoy getting to this stage to though. It hasn't been easy


  • Advertisement
  • #1212
    Pips01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭Pips01


    wonkyempresso wrote: »
    Just looking back on the 1710 thread it looks like the merit list was 1052 long but may be different this time. Join psni website says they receive the merit list in a few days so hopefully know soon enough

    How many people have been employed from this do you reckon?
    Seems like a lot of applicants


  • #1213
    MidwifeN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭MidwifeN


    Does anybody know the stance on piercings? I previously had my lip pierced and it closed over.. still have a really deep and obvious scar and Id quite like to get it done again as may as well with the scar on it but dont know what way it works... will it need remove on the job? Is it allowed at all? Can a clear retainer be left in like my old work? Thanks! Anything I can find online is about tattoos only


  • #1214
    cherryapple444
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭cherryapple444


    MidwifeN wrote: »
    Does anybody know the stance on piercings? I previously had my lip pierced and it closed over.. still have a really deep and obvious scar and Id quite like to get it done again as may as well with the scar on it but dont know what way it works... will it need remove on the job? Is it allowed at all? Can a clear retainer be left in like my old work? Thanks! Anything I can find online is about tattoos only
    In gv they would make you take it out completely and on the ground they wouldn’t appreciate it because it would an issue if someone ripped it out


  • #1215
    MidwifeN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 76 ✭✭MidwifeN


    cherryapple444 wrote: »
    In gv they would make you take it out completely and on the ground they wouldn’t appreciate it because it would an issue if someone ripped it out

    No worries thanks! I'll just leave it undone then lol not worth the pain or hassle as my piercings close over very quickly if taken out


  • #1216
    Bellebelfast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭Bellebelfast


    Anyone any tips on physical fitness. I'm rubbish at training alone.


  • #1217
    Unknowndude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Unknowndude


    You need to build it up over time depending on where you are starting out at. Like a few minutes walking then 1 minute running and so on and keep building it up. Don't go out too fast on your running. Slow and steady til your body adapts to the stresses of running. Also like others said crossfit will be good as it combines running and cardio with strength exercises. But with anything start it off easy and build it up. Don't try and build it up too soon. Listen to music during it too that helps


  • #1218
    CR4SSF1TGUY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭CR4SSF1TGUY


    Bellebelfast wrote: »
    Anyone any tips on physical fitness. I'm rubbish at training alone.

    What kind of fitness level currently? Inactive/active?

    Drop me a pm if you need help, plenty of experience in the fitness field and training myself of GV!


  • #1219
    Down2Business
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Down2Business


    Bellebelfast wrote: »
    Anyone any tips on physical fitness. I'm rubbish at training alone.

    I do a lot of CrossFit training and HIIT workouts, which is what I would recommend. In effect the PCA is a timed endurance workout with periods of anaerobic movements incorporated. To that end HIIT workouts are perfect.

    Think maximum effort for timed periods with short recovery built in. Start small and manageable and you will, through frequency, build it up in no time. Movement wise you would maybe want to look at Burpees, Squats, Lunges, Mountain climbers and over time progress to use Boxes, Kettle Bells, Barbells.

    The fun you will have doing this knows no end too, which is a bonus. ☺️


  • #1220
    YNWA27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭YNWA27


    Guys the time frame shouldnt matter. If you have passed you should be getting fit, you should have been getting fit from day 1.


  • #1221
    Nhs2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭Nhs2018


    Anyone know if you get your PCA date can you defer for a period of time? I’m post op so not quite back to full fitness. Slow and steady!!


  • Advertisement
  • #1222
    Bellebelfast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭Bellebelfast


    CR4SSF1TGUY wrote: »
    What kind of fitness level currently? Inactive/active?

    Drop me a pm if you need help, plenty of experience in the fitness field and training myself of GV!

    Hey!
    I trained a few years ago with a pt & have totally got out of the way of it. Any help would be appreciated. X


  • #1223
    Troaway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Troaway


    Bellebelfast wrote: »
    Hey!
    I trained a few years ago with a pt & have totally got out of the way of it. Any help would be appreciated. X

    Look up some CrossFit workouts such as one called "Murph".

    I'd replace pull-ups with something like burpees assuming you don't have them.

    There are plenty of things you could do as well such as 1minute on 30seconds off on the treadmill/rower or 500m sprint rower short break then repeat etc.

    Or go back to basics and just run the arse off yourself, but.start small of you don't that way, you easily injure yourself going mad on running


  • #1224
    Greyhound79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭Greyhound79


    "I'll start on Monday, next week!" said a few people.
    The famous Monday has arrived. So who all has started the health kick for PCA??


  • #1225
    Treebeard4345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭Treebeard4345


    Im a long time lurker, Got a reasonably high pass (65-70). Anyone done the PCA recently? Is it that
    difficult? Im in reasonable shape and have been assured by quite a few you can almost walk it bar the run to the start again? That its more about how well you clear the obstacle rather than how fast you do it? How close is this to your experience? Obviously I appreciate no one from this campaign has done it yet but ive seen quite a few comments from people from other campaigns.


  • #1226
    Down2Business
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Down2Business


    Greyhound79 wrote: »
    "I'll start on Monday, next week!" said a few people.
    The famous Monday has arrived. So who all has started the health kick for PCA??

    I train 5 days a week, that said, I did “kick it” a bit harder this morning. Barbell complex workouts are NO FUN at any time, no matter what the end goal is though 😂


  • #1227
    cherryapple444
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭cherryapple444


    Treebeard4345 wrote: »
    Im a long time lurker, Got a reasonably high pass (65-70). Anyone done the PCA recently? Is it that
    difficult? Im in reasonable shape and have been assured by quite a few you can almost walk it bar the run to the start again? That its more about how well you clear the obstacle rather than how fast you do it? How close is this to your experience? Obviously I appreciate no one from this campaign has done it yet but ive seen quite a few comments from people from other campaigns.

    Having done it, I wouldn’t say you can walk it, be careful on the obstacles but you need to have some pace about you completing them as quickly as possible without having to redo any. No matter your level of fitness by the end it does take a fair bit out of you


  • #1228
    Unknowndude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Unknowndude


    I have heard of others in previous campaigns getting offered a PCA familiarastion. Do people know what that involves? Is it just you getting to see the course or are you actually able to do a mock run of it? Thanks


  • #1229
    Greyhound79
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭Greyhound79


    Unknowndude wrote: »
    I have heard of others in previous campaigns getting offered a PCA familiarastion. Do people know what that involves? Is it just you getting to see the course or are you actually able to do a mock run of it? Thanks

    Yeah I've spoken to a few people about the familiarisation day. It will be offered to you but not mandatory to attend. If you go to the familiarisation day, you can see the course lay out and will be allowed to try parts of the course or see how heavy the weights or drag mat are/is. However you are not allowed to try the whole course in one go.


  • #1230
    SUFTUM95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭SUFTUM95


    I did the PCA about 2-3 months ago. I would consider myself reasonably fit. I passed fairly comfortably but you definitely can’t walk as suggested above!

    Don’t trust the woman in the YouTube video!

    My main tip would be to know the course inside out, know what and where you’re going next will shave valuable time off your result. If offered a familiarisation day definitely go. I regret not going!


  • Advertisement
  • #1231
    Unknowndude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Unknowndude


    Thanks for the replies,that's helps. Will definitely go to the familiarastion day just to even get a feel for it before the real thing. Thanks again


Advertisement