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MustBeCrazy · 22-05-2008 02:53PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

I passed my IST actually quite shocked, as I really felt I had failed the darn thing. Lesson learned that I should have a bit more faith in myself Hoping for good results for everyone still waiting!

Yay! Well done

What date is your A/C?

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 02:54PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

I passed my IST actually quite shocked, as I really felt I had failed the darn thing. Lesson learned that I should have a bit more faith in myself Hoping for good results for everyone still waiting!

Well done mate:)

redsurfer · 22-05-2008 03:21PM

cabbages wrote: »

Hi Redsurfer,

I know it must be frustrating awaiting your vetting from the Gardai but from what I know, its vetting office is understaffed and also the construction of T2 at Dublin Airport may slow up the process as many contractors await their vetting to work airside on this construction site. Best of luck though.

hi cabbage thanks for reply but what do you mean by dublin airport and construction

carlty888 · 22-05-2008 03:25PM

squirrel81 wrote: »

I passed my IST actually quite shocked, as I really felt I had failed the darn thing. Lesson learned that I should have a bit more faith in myself Hoping for good results for everyone still waiting!

Congratulations. When's the A/C? Remember not to be too specific with the details though.

If I ever come out of a test thinking I've aced it, that'll be the day I screw up.

uncleneilly · 22-05-2008 03:26PM

got my result today and have passed through to ac,dont wanna say exact date or place but anyone else got theirs in first week of july send a pm see if it`s same location(though with any luck my vetting from c13 might come through before then and i wont have to worry though i seriously doubt it)
ps. that`s if i can get it off work it`s prob about our busiest time and i can hear the moaning(and arguing) already when i ask tomorrow

carlty888 · 22-05-2008 03:30PM

redsurfer wrote: »

hi cabbage thanks for reply but what do you mean by dublin airport and construction

There's construction work going on at the airport. The guys working onsite need to be security cleared (vetted). This might be what's holding up your vetting from the Gardai.

carlty888 · 22-05-2008 03:39PM

uncleneilly wrote: »

got my result today and have passed through to ac,dont wanna say exact date or place but anyone else got theirs in first week of july send a pm see if it`s same location(though with any luck my vetting from c13 might come through before then and i wont have to worry though i seriously doubt it)
ps. that`s if i can get it off work it`s prob about our busiest time and i can hear the moaning(and arguing) already when i ask tomorrow

Congrats. Assessment Centre here we come.....again!!!!

Third time for me. I guess that still makes me a newbie.

uncleneilly · 22-05-2008 03:53PM

i think this is my fourth time mate im starting to lose count lol

squirrel81 · 22-05-2008 03:57PM

thanks for the congrats

ac on the 24th, will be here in no time Im sure :eek:

carlty888 · 22-05-2008 04:07PM

uncleneilly wrote: »

i think this is my fourth time mate im starting to lose count lol

One campaign starts to blend into the next. Must've been worse while there were two campaigns per year.

redsurfer · 22-05-2008 04:16PM

carlty888 wrote: »

There's construction work going on at the airport. The guys working onsite need to be security cleared (vetted). This might be what's holding up your vetting from the Gardai.

thanks

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 04:31PM

uncleneilly wrote: »

got my result today and have passed through to ac,dont wanna say exact date or place but anyone else got theirs in first week of july send a pm see if it`s same location(though with any luck my vetting from c13 might come through before then and i wont have to worry though i seriously doubt it)
ps. that`s if i can get it off work it`s prob about our busiest time and i can hear the moaning(and arguing) already when i ask tomorrow

good on ya!!!!

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 05:29PM

Does anyone remember the IST pass mark from C13, I binned my fail letter from last year straight away! Just curious as I think its higher this time around.

A big well done to all who have passed and Im gutted for those who didnt.

Another random question-what is the PE kit like at l'hotel du Garner???

Maura2145 · 22-05-2008 05:52PM

surfrunner wrote: »

Big A4 arrived this morning with good news attached. I was really worried as i only answered 70/78 and guessed the last 10 on Part B.

Onwards and upwards. AC on 23/06:)

Well done! and to everyone else who has passed. When you say you only answered 70/78 did u attempt guesses??

Shield · 22-05-2008 05:59PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Does anyone remember the IST pass mark from C13, I binned my fail letter from last year straight away! Just curious as I think its higher this time around.

A big well done to all who have passed and Im gutted for those who didnt.

Another random question-what is the PE kit like at l'hotel du Garner???

From what I'm told, you get extremely over-priced shorts, track suit bottoms, 2 t-shirts and one fleece. Not optional. The t-shirts and fleece are badged, the shorts and bottoms aren't. One of the current S/O's will know how much it costs. Didn't have it in my day!

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 06:05PM

http://www.psni.police.uk/index/careers/pca-test.htm

The above is a link to a PCA test video I came across, Not sure if its of any interest or use to anyone, but sure click on it then scroll to the bottom of the page and watch the video:)

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 06:07PM

psni wrote: »

From what I'm told, you get extremely over-priced shorts, track suit bottoms, 2 t-shirts and one fleece. Not optional. The t-shirts and fleece are badged, the shorts and bottoms aren't. One of the current S/O's will know how much it costs. Didn't have it in my day!

Cheers, if I were to get in i hate the thought of shorts!!! Im a jogging bottoms kinda girl!

Thanks.

stote21 · 22-05-2008 06:10PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

http://www.psni.police.uk/index/careers/pca-test.htm

The above is a link to a PCA test video I came across, Not sure if its of any interest or use to anyone, but sure click on it then scroll to the bottom of the page and watch the video:)

Wouldnt worry bout the physical part, have you seen some of those walking the beat? lol. As long as you are half fit and not a beached whale you should be fine

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 06:15PM

stote21 wrote: »

Wouldnt worry bout the physical part, have you seen some of those walking the beat? lol. As long as you are half fit and not a beached whale you should be fine

Im sure il probably never make it to Garnerville, but the fitness aspect is what scares me the most. I literally cant run!!!!! But after the A/c if things seem to be going well il start and get fit!!! I can hear people saying "start now, dont wait until then":(:(

TangoVictor · 22-05-2008 06:28PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

...I can hear people saying "start now, dont wait until then":(:(

You should start now, dont wait until then!!

lol sorry PYG couldnt resist too easy.

JVB · 22-05-2008 07:38PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Im sure il probably never make it to Garnerville, but the fitness aspect is what scares me the most. I literally cant run!!!!! But after the A/c if things seem to be going well il start and get fit!!! I can hear people saying "start now, dont wait until then":(:(

PYG (as you now seem to be affectionately known!) I am not taking the mickey here, don't wait to start training! Getting fit is the one thing you can do today that will help you at training. Believe me, passing training is one thing, passing training and getting fit is another. Just build up slowly and I promise you'll be glad you started later down the line. Keep putting it off and you'll be too late. Go on, get the Rocky theme on your ipod

For the comment I read (not from PYG) about the state of some coppers on the beat. Well, just because they may be unfit doesn't mean that everyone else has to be. Know what I mean?

JVB

stote21 · 22-05-2008 07:41PM

PapaYankeeGirl wrote: »

Im sure il probably never make it to Garnerville, but the fitness aspect is what scares me the most. I literally cant run!!!!! But after the A/c if things seem to be going well il start and get fit!!! I can hear people saying "start now, dont wait until then":(:(

Dont worry, I couldnt run the length of myself at the minute, really unfit. No point doing anything till I know if I pass the A/C. If I do then its out running and exercising for medical. Im not in the slightest bit fat, but for anyone who is carrying a bit extra, even people who are on the lowest level of obesity can pass. In the old days you actually had to be fit, no longer

stote21 · 22-05-2008 07:48PM

To JVB

I was just trying to put PYG's mind at ease by pointing out some of the wasters who get in so not to worry. Besides, if people struggle in Garneville, they try to help you, its not a case of thats it your out. There is lots of support, well, so Ive been told lol

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 08:02PM

Thanks everyone for your comments and advice on the old fitness.

Ps, 'PYG' - I like it!!!!

:) Keep smiling everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

edzzy · 22-05-2008 08:07PM

I passed my IST horrrrrrah just...so heres a dilema

I came home today and ive just been offered a training place with Strathclyde Police. Starting August.

Now im really confused, Scots Police was just a backup in case....but there training facility is top rate, so is training. So is the force...

I can come home via easy jet..so im not worried about the relocation process,plus i dont have any comitmnets here.

This is a spanner in the works..a nice one but a spanner none the less.

What you think...

pablissimo · 22-05-2008 08:11PM

psni wrote: »

From what I'm told, you get extremely over-priced shorts, track suit bottoms, 2 t-shirts and one fleece. Not optional. The t-shirts and fleece are badged, the shorts and bottoms aren't. One of the current S/O's will know how much it costs. Didn't have it in my day!

£120 I am reliably informed....

Passed my IST, got the letter today, done it on the 28/04/08.

AC - 08/07/08 :eek: Just back from holidays 2 days previous!!!!!

greengloves · 22-05-2008 08:30PM

pablissimo wrote: »

£120 I am reliably informed....

Passed my IST, got the letter today, done it on the 28/04/08.

AC - 08/07/08 :eek: Just back from holidays 2 days previous!!!!!

yep,£120 paid out of your wages for the first 3 months.

congrats to everyone who passed the IST, now the interesting bit starts.

greengloves · 22-05-2008 08:34PM

edzzy wrote: »

I passed my IST horrrrrrah just...so heres a dilema

I came home today and ive just been offered a training place with Strathclyde Police. Starting August.

Now im really confused, Scots Police was just a backup in case....but there training facility is top rate, so is training. So is the force...

I can come home via easy jet..so im not worried about the relocation process,plus i dont have any comitmnets here.

This is a spanner in the works..a nice one but a spanner none the less.

What you think...

well as you say you have no commitments and it is a top class service, the only question you really have to consider is whether you want to!

crime is very different in Glasgow than it is here and it is possibly the most challenging force in terms of common crime, drug addiction and violent crime, it most certainly is a place where you can test your ability to the highest order.

it must be said Glasgow's a great city to live in with alot to do, although in my opinion it is nowhere near as friendly as here and I can honestly say I would miss the comforts of home!

I finished my degree last Friday, got back on Tuesday and I am starting up in Garnerville on Sunday and i must say that I'm ecstatic to be home.

Lampshade · 22-05-2008 09:22PM

got my results today finally, i failed my IST for the second time, this time i got 37 out of 52. ahh well theres always next time, i'n not to downhearted, had an interview for another job to day so that went really well, When the next campaign begins, i'll be there again and again untill i finally pass the IST.

PapaYankeeGirl · 22-05-2008 09:32PM

edzzy wrote: »

I passed my IST horrrrrrah just...so heres a dilema

I came home today and ive just been offered a training place with Strathclyde Police. Starting August.

Now im really confused, Scots Police was just a backup in case....but there training facility is top rate, so is training. So is the force...

I can come home via easy jet..so im not worried about the relocation process,plus i dont have any comitmnets here.

This is a spanner in the works..a nice one but a spanner none the less.

What you think...

Go to Scotland mate, I hear strathclyde is fab. Dont miss your chance! Go for it:D

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