PSNI Recruitment - Stage 1 - The Initial Selection Test

0O0 · 30-08-2014 06:38PM

wannabegard wrote: »

No man you are wrong actually. I want it really badly. I applied for the gardai when i was just finishing school. I was through to medical pending my leaving cert results when the mortorium came in. I have been in the reserve for quite a number of years and i do enjoy it but i feel it is time for me to move on. I got through to stage 2 of the garda recruitment but didnt get selected for stage 3. Im on hold with it at the moment and i really dont know if i will ever get a real chance with the garda. I felt i did well in the IST but was 2 points short of the Assessment Centre.
Since completing college and doing my masters, having seen other people in my course heading off and travelling around the world, some to the states, some to austrailla, new zealand, dubai, Korea etc, i starting to think maybe i want to get out of ireland for a bit and do some travelling.
Its not that im being pessismistic or anything i kind of want to experience more now. Im tired of seeing the same place, doing the same job, drinking in the same nightclub. I want to experience something different. Its that simple. I just need a break.

As I said really good luck with what you do next - as Mop's (and unofficial thread's) wee mantra goes 'if it's meant for you, it won't pass you!'

LG1985 · 30-08-2014 09:01PM

I can see wannabegard's point .. Iv decided to sit this campaign out aswel and trust me this is the ONLY career iv ever wanted .. I just found myself in a very bad place after not gettin the PCA and dont wanna put myself thru it again so soon .. Its nothin to do with not wantin the career as alot of folks know on here how much i wanted it and how gutted i was to see "Fail" on my letter (which isnt the correct way of wording either - should be unsucessful)

As our Lovely Mop does say "Whats meant for ya wont pass ya" and when the time is right everything in life will fall into place!!

Mop a top · 30-08-2014 11:07PM

My mantra seems to be biting me in the ass lol :-/

Queenie34 · 31-08-2014 09:33PM

Hi, wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Was just sorting through my certificates. With regards to the GCSE english requirement I noticed that on my certificate it says GCSE English and not english language. Im a bit confused, my english is a GCSE but it doesn't say English language. Are these two different subjects? Maybe someone could shed some light on this....please!

Mop a top · 31-08-2014 09:40PM

Same thing. Mine only says English and it was accepted last time round. Might depend on which examination board your school used whether is classed as English or English language.

Simplybe86 · 31-08-2014 10:26PM

Hi, new to site! Have my ist on wed! Advice? Please I'm so nervous! Thanks

Suzuka · 31-08-2014 10:47PM

Simplybe86 wrote: »

Hi, new to site! Have my ist on wed! Advice? Please I'm so nervous! Thanks

Stay calm. There are a lot of questions for the time provided so work quickly and accuratley using your time wisely.

Mop a top · 31-08-2014 10:50PM

You don't get a warning on time either. It's literally a pencils down shout. Stupid question for you, how are you doing it on Wednesday when we've got our results?

Suzuka · 31-08-2014 10:51PM

Mop a top wrote: »

You don't get a warning on time either. It's literally a pencils down shout. Stupid question for you, how are you doing it on Wednesday when we've got our results?

The ISTs that need reasonable adjustments are on wed AFAIK

Timetravel · 31-08-2014 10:54PM

Queenie34 wrote: »

Hi, wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Was just sorting through my certificates. With regards to the GCSE english requirement I noticed that on my certificate it says GCSE English and not english language. Im a bit confused, my english is a GCSE but it doesn't say English language. Are these two different subjects? Maybe someone could shed some light on this....please!

Think that GCSE English or English Language are the same thing. Language is sometimes used to tell the difference between that and English Literature.

Mop a top · 31-08-2014 10:55PM

Ah right. Thought Deloitte would have had them done last but before results. Not fair waiting this long then even longer for results

Simplybe86 · 01-09-2014 07:20AM

A lot of questions? I thought there was just 3 parts? Eek! Yea they said to bring a timer but I'm not even sure how much time I get! What is the pass rate?

Rockchick1989 · 01-09-2014 07:36AM

Simplybe86 wrote: »

A lot of questions? I thought there was just 3 parts? Eek! Yea they said to bring a timer but I'm not even sure how much time I get! What is the pass rate?

Each section has a different amount of questions. Don't panic. Just. Work your way through it. If you get stuck just move on to the next one.

Mop a top · 01-09-2014 07:38AM

Yeah there's 3 parts. First is a passage with 20 spelling grammar mistakes you have to find. 2nd is a true, false, can't tell, you get a short passage to read then about 5 statements relating to the passage and you decide if it's T/F/CT, think there's about 5 passages, hopefully someone will remember better than me. The the data card is packed with info and there's about 30 questions on it, just read the questions correctly, I didn't get the last 5 on this but I got a perfect score on what I did answer this time round cos I wasn't panicking as much lol. No point giving you times cos I know you get longer. Try not to get worked up, easier said than done I know lol!! x

Queenie34 · 01-09-2014 09:04AM

Mop a top wrote: »

Same thing. Mine only says English and it was accepted last time round. Might depend on which examination board your school used whether is classed as English or English language.

Thanks for that Mop a top. Was really starting to panic, its been that long since I've done my GCSEs I was starting to doubt my qualifications lol.

Queenie34 · 01-09-2014 09:13AM

Timetravel wrote: »

Think that GCSE English or English Language are the same thing. Language is sometimes used to tell the difference between that and English Literature.

Thanks Timetravel. Yeah I think they are the same! So happy to get to AC that I dont want to be turned at the door for no english lol.

Goonerdee · 01-09-2014 09:17AM

I was reading the bit on English, there is English Language and English Talking and Listening, one of the questions was the person got a C in talking and Listening but a D in language and the PSNI said that was not enough as it was language that needed the C, I freaked out thinking that was what I got, but I got a C in English and a D in Talking and listening.

I also noticed it said a level 2 qual in Communication was an equivalent, I have that also and I am going to photocopy it and take it along as well.

Simplybe86 · 01-09-2014 09:17AM

Mop a top wrote: »

Yeah there's 3 parts. First is a passage with 20 spelling grammar mistakes you have to find. 2nd is a true, false, can't tell, you get a short passage to read then about 5 statements relating to the passage and you decide if it's T/F/CT, think there's about 5 passages, hopefully someone will remember better than me. The the data card is packed with info and there's about 30 questions on it, just read the questions correctly, I didn't get the last 5 on this but I got a perfect score on what I did answer this time round cos I wasn't panicking as much lol. No point giving you times cos I know you get longer. Try not to get worked up, easier said than done I know lol!! x

Thanks that's great, I like to b prepared! Is there anyone else on here due to go on wed? I had a friend do.it and she said that you are expected to answer them all, just make sure what you do answer is right! Lol X

Queenie34 · 01-09-2014 10:07AM

Goonerdee wrote: »

I was reading the bit on English, there is English Language and English Talking and Listening, one of the questions was the person got a C in talking and Listening but a D in language and the PSNI said that was not enough as it was language that needed the C, I freaked out thinking that was what I got, but I got a C in English and a D in Talking and listening.

I also noticed it said a level 2 qual in Communication was an equivalent, I have that also and I am going to photocopy it and take it along as well.

Hi Goonerdee, to make life easy I would just show the level 2 Key skills Communication as this clearly shows that its accepted on their comparison table. Good luck with everything!

wannabegard · 01-09-2014 02:04PM

Apologies for posting this stupid question on this forum. I know its not relevant to the PSNI, FOr the mainland police services. Do you definatly, 100 percent have to be a resident in the UK before you apply for any other forces. They have made it clear on the London Met site, but not so clear on the west midlands website. Dont want to submit anything unless this is the case. Im filling out an application for scotland (im an irish citizen btw)

Goonerdee · 01-09-2014 02:59PM

wannabegard wrote: »

Apologies for posting this stupid question on this forum. I know its not relevant to the PSNI, FOr the mainland police services. Do you definatly, 100 percent have to be a resident in the UK before you apply for any other forces. They have made it clear on the London Met site, but not so clear on the west midlands website. Dont want to submit anything unless this is the case. Im filling out an application for scotland (im an irish citizen btw)

I think this is a question that has been asked a thousand times, to be honest, I don't think you will know until you send it off. Good luck with the application.

ZeGerman · 01-09-2014 03:07PM

I think your ok with police Scotland but check their guidance for applicants.

wannabegard · 01-09-2014 11:10PM

ZeGerman wrote: »

I think your ok with police Scotland but check their guidance for applicants.

From the scottish police website
"only applications from British citizens, EU/EEA nationals, Commonwealth citizens, or foreign nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK will be accepted. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application. In certain circumstances it is possible for a minimum residency period for vetting to be waived. However this can only be done where it is possible to make, or confirm, in the relevant jurisdictions with Law Enforcement and National Security bodies, which are equivalent, and of a similar standard, to enquiries which would be made in the UK, on both the applicant and all family members and associates. In cases where it is not possible to make the equivalent checks, the residency criterion will be stringently enforced."[/I]

As far as i can tell i need to be living in the uk for three years. Also The website states i need a Uk driving licence. I dont think im eligable for this. COuld you pm me what you think when you see this because i dont want to be clogging up the forum anymore then i already have.
Thanks

crinkley · 01-09-2014 11:16PM

wannabegard wrote: »

As far as i can tell i need to be living in the uk for three years. Also The website states i need a Uk driving licence. I dont think im eligable for this. COuld you pm me what you think when you see this because i dont want to be clogging up the forum anymore then i already have.
Thanks

The licence part is easy, you can convert your Irish one into a UK one, I did as it saved me a fortune on insurance, there are downsides such as not being able to drive anything bigger than a car or not being allowed a trailer.

Goonerdee · 02-09-2014 10:15AM

wannabegard wrote: »

From the scottish police website
"only applications from British citizens, EU/EEA nationals, Commonwealth citizens, or foreign nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK will be accepted. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application. In certain circumstances it is possible for a minimum residency period for vetting to be waived. However this can only be done where it is possible to make, or confirm, in the relevant jurisdictions with Law Enforcement and National Security bodies, which are equivalent, and of a similar standard, to enquiries which would be made in the UK, on both the applicant and all family members and associates. In cases where it is not possible to make the equivalent checks, the residency criterion will be stringently enforced."[/I]

As far as i can tell i need to be living in the uk for three years. Also The website states i need a Uk driving licence. I dont think im eligable for this. COuld you pm me what you think when you see this because i dont want to be clogging up the forum anymore then i already have.
Thanks

It said the minimum residence could be reviewed depending on which country you are from.

HighburyLad · 02-09-2014 07:50PM

I can say that you have to wait 12 months from applying to apply for Scotland as I did this once I missed out within campaign 1 and submitted my application and they said that I would have to wait and gave me the exact date I could resubmit my application for police scotland which was exactly 12 months, it sucks, but that's their policy.

However MOD police are actively recruiting and you do not have to wait at all only if you have failed a English/Welsh police assessment you have to wait 6 months however PSNI your okay to apply whenever as I contacted them before this campaign had opened for applications, MOD is all hand written and they invite you to a 2 day assessment in England where you would complete an entrance test and physical too while you are there, they are quite quick.

Standard time from applying to start is 6 months, they are mainly looking officers for Scotland MOD that is I know a fella who didn't get his IST last campaign for PSNI but is now finishing off his MOD police training. Also you can transfer too from MOD just in case anyone is wondering. Just some info as I have looked at certain avenues myself too

Timetravel · 02-09-2014 08:55PM

Nice to see your posting again highbury. Looked at MOD police myself looks like interesting stuff!

Are you through to AC for PSNI?

HighburyLad · 02-09-2014 09:06PM

Timetravel wrote: »

Nice to see your posting again highbury. Looked at MOD police myself looks like interesting stuff!

Are you through to AC for PSNI?

And you TT, yeah I'm through

yeah I sorta looked at various options just to know what avenues I could venture down in regards to policing. I was even looking at courses here for the CKIP qualification, for the likes of the met, and the Open University of all places in Belfast actually conduct the exams and offer the learning material, 600 pound for a piece of paper but it's something I've been pondering lol, at the moment though focus is for October, and putting the game face on for the AC

Timetravel · 02-09-2014 09:14PM

Good stuff I've been trying to get other options going too, never good to have all the eggs in one basket I think! Looked at the CKIP too but decided against it!

I'm up then too our paths might cross lol did you score well on IST? Really happy to be through to AC!

wannabegard · 02-09-2014 09:23PM

HighburyLad wrote: »

I can say that you have to wait 12 months from applying to apply for Scotland as I did this once I missed out within campaign 1 and submitted my application and they said that I would have to wait and gave me the exact date I could resubmit my application for police scotland which was exactly 12 months, it sucks, but that's their policy.

However MOD police are actively recruiting and you do not have to wait at all only if you have failed a English/Welsh police assessment you have to wait 6 months however PSNI your okay to apply whenever as I contacted them before this campaign had opened for applications, MOD is all hand written and they invite you to a 2 day assessment in England where you would complete an entrance test and physical too while you are there, they are quite quick.

Standard time from applying to start is 6 months, they are mainly looking officers for Scotland MOD that is I know a fella who didn't get his IST last campaign for PSNI but is now finishing off his MOD police training. Also you can transfer too from MOD just in case anyone is wondering. Just some info as I have looked at certain avenues myself too

Cheers mate. Im not eligable for MOD cause im not living in the UK im Irish and living in the republic of ireland. They are very strict there. I checked with them and its a definate no. Thanks thou

PSNI Recruitment - Stage 1 - The Initial Selection Test

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