2018 Campaign

Throwaway36 · 13-05-2019 02:32PM

Unknowndude wrote: »

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

Don’t forget the familiarisation session is also very useful for calming any nerves you might have! Things like making your way to the location, finding out how you will enter the location, experiencing the temperature of the hall, meeting staff and others in your position is all very reassuring!

Unknowndude · 13-05-2019 02:49PM

Throwaway36 wrote: »

Don’t forget the familiarisation session is also very useful for calming any nerves you might have! Things like making your way to the location, finding out how you will enter the location, experiencing the temperature of the hall, meeting staff and others in your position is all very reassuring!

Yep,that's a couple of great reasons for going too. Well said

YNWA27 · 13-05-2019 04:13PM

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.

Who ever said you can walk it was lying

Treebeard4345 · 13-05-2019 05:41PM

YNWA27 wrote: »

Who ever said you can walk it was lying

I dont think they were being literal "you can ALMOST walk it.." I'm trying to work out if it is as hard as its made out on here at times, but im sure the familiarisation will give me an idea

YNWA27 · 13-05-2019 07:30PM

Treebeard4345 wrote: »

YNWA27 wrote: »

Who ever said you can walk it was lying

I dont think they were being literal "you can ALMOST walk it.." I'm trying to work out if it is as hard as its made out on here at times, but im sure the familiarisation will give me an idea

Trust me it's no cake walk lol, it's a maximum effort test...

You should be be flat out from the word go

Toots123 · 13-05-2019 07:36PM

When do yous think the merit list and vetting emails will arrive.

YNWA27 · 13-05-2019 07:45PM

Toots123 wrote: »

When do yous think the merit list and vetting emails will arrive.

I dont think everyone will get vetting forms at the same time.

Will be in tranches in merit order

Down2Business · 13-05-2019 08:50PM

Interestingly on the subject of PCA, I saw some images the other day (no recollection where mind you!) of TSG running through their equivalent. A lot of similarities albeit with the added challenge of a weighted vest. I have to say it looked like a lot of fun.

On a personal level I can’t wait for the PCA. I train a lot, did the marathon, have done an Ironman and am doing a tough mudder in July. With that said, I know it will throw it’s own challenges, I just can’t wait for them...!

MD4PSNI · 13-05-2019 10:39PM

Having completed and passed the PCA a few years ago... i personally think its achievable if you have an active lifestyle. I found circuit training very good for it. As others have said... maximum effort for 4 mins. Although i would say be careful when completing it as you dont want to make any mistakes.

I got out of the way of the gym for a while but im back at it and eating clean at the minute and im looking forward to it! Spinning is helping shift the fat and that will also help at Medical Stage (if i get there) as they look at body composition.

Hopefully vetting forms arrive soom and the PSNI stages start moving as soon as possible.

GMAC1997 · 14-05-2019 10:21AM

Hi guys i got a pass (High

.. I'm curious if any of you folks from the previous campaigns would know a rough time frame of when i get my ML number and invite to PCA and so on. I'm currently getting job offers to move firm in my current industry I would like to earn a whack of dosh in case i had to move address, but dont want to jump just in case i end up progressing through the rather quickly than i expect (less than a year)..

Cheers!

YNWA27 · 14-05-2019 11:25AM

GMAC1997 wrote: »

Hi guys i got a pass (High .. I'm curious if any of you folks from the previous campaigns would know a rough time frame of when i get my ML number and invite to PCA and so on. I'm currently getting job offers to move firm in my current industry I would like to earn a whack of dosh in case i had to move address, but dont want to jump just in case i end up progressing through the rather quickly than i expect (less than a year)..

Cheers!

You can always defer entry to GV mate...

1710 high 60s got PCAs in the summer of 2018.

cherryapple444 · 14-05-2019 12:13PM

YNWA27 wrote: »

GMAC1997 wrote: »

Hi guys i got a pass (High .. I'm curious if any of you folks from the previous campaigns would know a rough time frame of when i get my ML number and invite to PCA and so on. I'm currently getting job offers to move firm in my current industry I would like to earn a whack of dosh in case i had to move address, but dont want to jump just in case i end up progressing through the rather quickly than i expect (less than a year)..

Cheers!

You can always defer entry to GV mate...

1710 high 60s got PCAs in the summer of 2018.

I was mid 60s and had my pca last June!

GMAC1997 · 14-05-2019 01:03PM

Cheers folks, i will probably stick with my current firm until the day comes for GV (hopefully). Reason for asking was because i thought it might take me 2 years until GV.. Just very hard gauging how long it will be! excited for future though&#55358;&#56606;

YNWA27 · 14-05-2019 01:35PM

GMAC1997 wrote: »

Cheers folks, i will probably stick with my current firm until the day comes for GV (hopefully). Reason for asking was because i thought it might take me 2 years until GV.. Just very hard gauging how long it will be! excited for future though��

When the 1509 guys talked about 2 years or over to get in they meant from application.

And 1509 was delayed cause of the cheating scandal.

1st intake for 1710 was in GV within 10 months from application

GMAC1997 · 14-05-2019 01:58PM

YNWA27 wrote: »

When the 1509 guys talked about 2 years or over to get in they meant from application.

And 1509 was delayed cause of the cheating scandal.

1st intake for 1710 was in GV within 10 months from application

I'm hoping there isn't loads of A people.... merit list will give a good indication:eek:

Tashbash · 14-05-2019 02:30PM

I scored a low B in the AC. Theoretically if everyone ahead of me on the merit list passes everything else and no one drops out, is it possible that even with passing everything else myself I may not be offered employment? Is the assessment score the most important thing or can I bring up my chances doing well in the PCA?

Is there anything coming up other than the PCA that is competitive like the AC?

Unknowndude · 14-05-2019 02:52PM

Tashbash wrote: »

I scored a low B in the AC. Theoretically if everyone ahead of me on the merit list passes everything else and no one drops out, is it possible that even with passing everything else myself I may not be offered employment? Is the assessment score the most important thing or can I bring up my chances doing well in the PCA?

Is there anything coming up other than the PCA that is competitive like the AC?

I would hope not as I scored a low B too lol but that has never crossed my mind about not being appointable if you have passed all stages. I know we will be further down the merit list but I would assume that would just mean a longer wait if we are successful at all stages. As far as I know the AC determined our ML position. Don't think that changes now but I could be wrong. Suppose it depends too on how many were successful at the AC and what size of merit pool there is. I'm sure someone will be able to answer your question better but like I said I scored a low B and I'm not worried about that at the minute. Just trying to pass all stages and see where that takes me.

Itsthebartman · 14-05-2019 02:53PM

Have heard in recent weeks that the intake may be quicker this year due to demand, any truth in this? Or has anyone any clues on timescales for the remainder of the recruitment process?

Tashbash · 14-05-2019 02:59PM

Unknowndude wrote: »

I would hope not as I scored a low B too lol but that has never crossed my mind about not being appointable if you have passed all stages. I know we will be further down the merit list but I would assume that would just mean a longer wait if we are successful at all stages. As far as I know the AC determined our ML position. Don't think that changes now but I could be wrong. Suppose it depends too on how many were successful at the AC and what size of merit pool there is. I'm sure someone will be able to answer your question better but like I said I scored a low B and I'm not worried about that at the minute. Just trying to pass all stages and see where that takes me.

Yeah I was over the moon to have passed at all haha but just with reading things like there was 350 places in an intake a couple of years ago who knows how far down the merit list I’ll be and whether everyone ahead of me passes everything as well will they fill those 350 places before me?

Greyhound79 · 14-05-2019 03:14PM

@Tashbash, anything can happen. Some candidates may feel that this is not the role they want after all. Some may accept other job offers, some may fail the PCA/medical/vetting. For others, family issues may arise that might cause them to defer or refuse position. No body knows. Like yourself, I'm just hoping that once I get my merit listing and date for the PCA, that I will pass the final hurdles and get a offer call.

JJss1988 · 14-05-2019 03:17PM

GMAC1997 wrote: »

I'm hoping there isn't loads of A people.... merit list will give a good indication:eek:

I would guess the Merit will be between 700-1000 but again it’s just my guess.
Hopefully it’s not as big as that so that everyone gets the chance to get to GV.
I believe we all will get there.
I said in an earlier post that people will pull out,Fail PCA,Fail Medicals etc so I really think we all will get there.

wonkyempresso · 14-05-2019 03:44PM

People in the 1710 campaign that are 750 odd in the merit list just got the call last week for gv for June. It may take slightly longer but the psni really need as many people as they can get atm. Best thing to do is try and focus on other things and don't get consumed by the process as it will make it painstakingly longer. It's what we all want to do and we will get there eventually.

YNWA27 · 14-05-2019 03:52PM

The media always states "The PSNI is looking for 350 constables from this years recruitment competition" but in reality it means nothing the PSNI will take until they are told to stop by who ever gives them the money.

The AC is what determines ML position.

Lower position people may be appointable before some higher position people due to vetting, PCA failz etc. and may get the call before a higher scorer but here on in it's just pass/fail.

nickolatte94 · 14-05-2019 04:31PM

Don’t be fooled by the 350 new recruits line.

They’ve said that for both 1510 and 1710 campaigns, the merit list was exhausted for 1510 and it looks like they are doing the same for 1710, so I wouldn’t panic Too much.

Andy smith · 14-05-2019 06:38PM

Anyone know anyone that got an A*?
That would have been some achievement.

MidwifeN · 14-05-2019 07:13PM

Say they release the vetting forms and PCA date at the same time does that mean in reality it could be months and months before I hear any word again?! This process is draining... dont get me wrong I want it so much but its painful lol

Unknowndude · 14-05-2019 08:00PM

MidwifeN wrote: »

Say they release the vetting forms and PCA date at the same time does that mean in reality it could be months and months before I hear any word again?! This process is draining... dont get me wrong I want it so much but its painful lol

From what I have seen on other threads the vetting can sometimes take a long while to be returned and completed. Think with the PCA you should know on the day I would think as it's timed,you could even time it yourself too. Hopefully the other stages won't be too long in coming but if you look at previous intakes they say the same thing about the wait being torture lol merit list will probably determine how long we wait. I might have taken your message up wrong lol if I have apologies

Toots123 · 14-05-2019 09:33PM

Hey got the eyes tested today to be on the safe side. Cleared all the vision requirements thankfully. Training going well my PT a personal friend is putting me through my paces and basing it around the video. Hard to climb the wall as not blessed with long legs. LOL
Hows everybody else getting on.
I thought once i passed the AC i would be able to content myself and take the rest as it comes. But ohhh nooo. That an't the case. So impatient!! Lol

wonkyempresso · 14-05-2019 10:24PM

I thought the same. It's a very testing process. All the waiting and even though the system is soo much better than it used to be, dealing with the unknown. Like atm I'm thinking how long will merit list take? Says a few days on psni website so hopefully the end of this week.

Toots123 · 14-05-2019 10:29PM

wonkyempresso wrote: »

I thought the same. It's a very testing process. All the waiting and even though the system is soo much better than it used to be, dealing with the unknown. Like atm I'm thinking how long will merit list take? Says a few days on psni website so hopefully the end of this week.

Yes im still checking my emails 100times a day and the psni website for updates. I really would like to get my vetting underway as it seems to be a very slow process. You would imagine with all the latest technology it could be done fairly quickly, but none of this process is quick.

2018 Campaign

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