Garda Reserve Training

Raider190 · 06-03-2014 1:39pm

Jammydodger123 wrote: »

I hear ya!

Im just wonderiwondering... I did stage 1 for the sreserves in November 2013, would I still not be called for training next Thursday ya? Like there wouldnt have been a hope of the the BR form, the medical and the superintendent interview been cleared from the timeframe of November to March? Just wondering was I too slow on the BR form...

If ya dont laugh about it you'd cry-

It does take some time to clear the BR stage depending how many individuals on your form need to be checked. If there are foreign jurisdictions involved there is always a delay. The whole process can take from six months to four years and it does teach you patience.

RUNNER 1 · 06-05-2015 7:16pm

Does anyone know when the next class of Reserves are set to go into the garda college?

robmol · 06-05-2015 8:28pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the next class of Reserves are set to go into the garda college?

Hi RUNNER

The last reserve class that were there are still waiting to graduate. It was said that the next reserve class to be trained won't be any time soon! Have you been waiting long?

RUNNER 1 · 06-05-2015 8:34pm

2years 2months , but have everything out of the way so just waiting on a training date.

robmol · 06-05-2015 8:39pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

2years 2months , but have everything out of the way so just waiting on a training date.

I'm stuck in phase four with 40 hours complete awaiting graduation date! The collage is mental at the moment with the new recruits so hopefully we will get a date for this year! I was waiting four years but it was worth the wait, it's a fantastic experience. All the best and I hope you won't have to wait as long as I did!!!

RUNNER 1 · 06-05-2015 8:49pm

How long are u on phase 4? And when did u start training ? And what was the time between phase 1 to 4 ? Sorry for all the questions

robmol · 06-05-2015 9:01pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

How long are u on phase 4? And when did u start training ? And what was the time between phase 1 to 4 ? Sorry for all the questions

No worries that's what the thread is for, I started in November 2014 and I started phase phase four in January 2014, it's up to yourself how long it takes, basically you have to complete 40 hours on the job experience at the station you're designated before graduation. My 40 hours are complete and still no graduation date but I'll still do shifts just to keep in with my unit they're a sound bunch also the experience is great!

robmol · 06-05-2015 9:02pm

robmol wrote: »

No worries that's what the thread is for, I started in November 2014 and I started phase phase four in January 2014, it's up to yourself how long it takes, basically you have to complete 40 hours on the job experience at the station you're designated before graduation. My 40 hours are complete and still no graduation date but I'll still do shifts just to keep in with my unit they're a sound bunch also the experience is great!

Oops that was meant to be January 2015 ðŸ˜‚

Cedric87 · 06-05-2015 9:23pm

robmol wrote: »

Oops that was meant to be January 2015 ðŸ˜‚

Did you have to apply for an educational exemption during your application ?

robmol · 06-05-2015 9:26pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

Did you have to apply for an educational exemption during your application ?

Hi Cedric
No I didn't.

Cedric87 · 06-05-2015 9:29pm

robmol wrote: »

Hi Cedric
No I didn't.

Lucky you im waiting on mine. What's the exams like in the college ?

RUNNER 1 · 06-05-2015 9:42pm

robmol wrote:

No worries that's what the thread is for, I started in November 2014 and I started phase phase four in January 2014, it's up to yourself how long it takes, basically you have to complete 40 hours on the job experience at the station you're designated before graduation. My 40 hours are complete and still no graduation date but I'll still do shifts just to keep in with my unit they're a sound bunch also the experience is great!

Cheers for that

I'd say u will get that Grad date soon.

robmol · 06-05-2015 9:46pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

Lucky you im waiting on mine. What's the exams like in the college ?

First thing they make you do is sign a secrecy act so I can't say too much other than if you listen in the lectures and do a bit of study each evening you'll be grand! After the first week you have a mock exam which gives you a good idea of lay out of the real exam.

robmol · 06-05-2015 9:47pm

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

Cheers for that I'd say u will get that Grad date soon.

No problem at all. ðŸ˜Š

Cedric87 · 06-05-2015 9:57pm

robmol wrote: »

First thing they make you do is sign a secrecy act so I can't say too much other than if you listen in the lectures and do a bit of study each evening you'll be grand! After the first week you have a mock exam which gives you a good idea of lay out of the real exam.

Yeah I didnt expect to much info ha well that's grand Im hoping to get the excemption. Are you dublin based. ?

robmol · 06-05-2015 10:08pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

Yeah I didnt expect to much info ha well that's grand Im hoping to get the excemption. Are you dublin based. ?

No I'm in the south and I got a city station so was delighted, the busier the better!

anyhow best of luck with it.

Cedric87 · 06-05-2015 10:19pm

robmol wrote: »

No I'm in the south and I got a city station so was delighted, the busier the better! anyhow best of luck with it.

Same to you mate.

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 5:25pm

Hi,guys.Got a call from office today with dates.Still waiting for confirmation email but hey-we're almost there. p.s. Worth waiting every minute.

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 5:27pm

Slava1976 wrote: »

Hi,guys.Got a call from office today with dates.Still waiting for confirmation email but hey-we're almost there. p.s. Worth waiting every minute.

I put in for the September dates

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 5:29pm

Same with me.You got confirmation email yet?

RUNNER 1 · 22-06-2015 5:36pm

Slava1976 wrote:

Same with me.You got confirmation email yet?

Ina few weeks if it goes ahead he said emails will be sent out

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 5:43pm

Of course it will.I don't think someone will say "NO" to those dates.At least it's still 3 month to organise holidays or days-off from work.Was affraid it will start in a week cos remember previous dates was around end of June.

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 7:35pm

Slava1976 wrote: »

Of course it will.I don't think someone will say "NO" to those dates.At least it's still 3 month to organise holidays or days-off from work.Was affraid it will start in a week cos remember previous dates was around end of June.

I noticed phase 3 is a Thursday and Friday. Strange because it's going to be hard enough to get my time off out of work for the 2 weeks only to have to go back down mid week for 2 days. Thankfully my job are understanding.

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 7:37pm

Yep.Looks like now Phase 1 and 3 are on Thu and Fri...And Phase 2 only 8 days instead of 2 weeks.

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 7:40pm

Sorry you're right.Phase 3 Thu and Fri and Phase 1 Tue adn Wed.

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 7:49pm

Slava1976 wrote: »

Sorry you're right.Phase 3 Thu and Fri and Phase 1 Tue adn Wed.

This is crazy stuff I can see many people being affected by this.

Slava1976 · 22-06-2015 7:53pm

At least Phase 2 now 8 days instead of 2 weeks. p.s. "Always look on the bright side of your life"

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 8:07pm

Slava1976 wrote: »

At least Phase 2 now 8 days instead of 2 weeks. p.s. "Always look on the bright side of your life"

Thanks now that song is stuck in my head. Not great days for having a session in the pub, Friday's and Saturdays would have been ideal.

Steveo. · 22-06-2015 8:54pm

"Best of luck to all you going in to the Garda Reserve".

If some of you can't make the coming phase, I'm sure you'll make the next phase.

Mc Jakester · 22-06-2015 10:28pm

Steveo. wrote: »

"Best of luck to all you going in to the Garda Reserve".

If some of you can't make the coming phase, I'm sure you'll make the next phase.

Well done guys... It brings back memories.

Just for the record, we are not a separate organisation like the FCA. We are a rank within An Garda Siochana..
There is no such thing as Garda reserve on it own! We are members within the Guards... Let's get it right lads!

Well done future members... Welcome to the hard nock life...

P.S. be aware of the Red Man! during trainning... Pmsl

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 10:51pm

I can't wait im sure the training will be great crack, can't wait to get started ive heard of a few going down a day early during phase 2 and going for a few drinks, that would be right up my street ha.
Ive heard of red man before but it was in my old school, hopefully not the same thing as you mentioned.

Mc Jakester · 22-06-2015 11:06pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

I can't wait im sure the training will be great crack, can't wait to get started ive heard of a few going down a day early during phase 2 and going for a few drinks, that would be right up my street ha.
Ive heard of red man before but it was in my old school, hopefully not the same thing as you mentioned.

Polly's is the pub just outside the main gate.. Well watched place don't over do it for the next day, or you will be sent packing... With the red man chasing your ass down the road with his baton! Lol.
But enjoy....

Cedric87 · 22-06-2015 11:16pm

Mc Jakester wrote: »

Polly's is the pub just outside the main gate.. Well watched place don't over do it for the next day, or you will be sent packing... With the red man chasing your ass down the road with his baton! Lol.
But enjoy....

Ah yeah I'll be taking it very handy 1 or 3 that's all. i reckon I'll laugh at that red man joke In a few months when I read back over these posts.

RUNNER 1 · 23-06-2015 1:32am

So happy that there is movement on training again.

I want to say a big thanks to all the helpful users on this for all the advice over the past few years, answering questions and helping out with all the stages of the recruitment form interviews and meetings, medicals etc.. Much appreciated for the advice, without all the people posting here would of been a lot harder of a process and may not of even gone my way .Great time to be going in as well just as new powers are being given to reserve members . Again thanks , and the very best of luck to anyone else that got the call for training.

RUNNER 1

Cedric87 · 23-06-2015 8:24am

RUNNER 1 wrote: »

So happy that there is movement on training again.

I want to say a big thanks to all the helpful users on this for all the advice over the past few years, answering questions and helping out with all the stages of the recruitment form interviews and meetings, medicals etc.. Much appreciated for the advice, without all the people posting here would of been a lot harder of a process and may not of even gone my way .Great time to be going in as well just as new powers are being given to reserve members . Again thanks , and the very best of luck to anyone else that got the call for training.

RUNNER 1

Well said be seeing you down there pal.

fathead 241188 · 15-07-2015 9:05pm

Cedric87 wrote: »

Well said be seeing you down there pal.

Hi I have just received email about training asking me to confirm I can go but there no mention of dates ?? Can u help me

Cedric87 · 15-07-2015 10:48pm

fathead 241188 wrote: »

Hi I have just received email about training asking me to confirm I can go but there no mention of dates ?? Can u help me

When did you recieve this ive been waiting on that email. Ive been told 15tb septemeber but as I said waiting on that email.

Cedric87 · 31-07-2015 12:33pm

Dates have not yet been confirmed as of yet it's all still temporary dates according to the office today.

Slava1976 · 31-07-2015 11:23pm

I'm sure dates will be the same that we've got over the phone.Imagine if not-then office suppoce to contact again ALL applicants and confirm with them new dates...So lads-be patient.We're almost there

Cedric87 · 01-08-2015 11:21am

Slava1976 wrote: »

I'm sure dates will be the same that we've got over the phone.Imagine if not-then office suppoce to contact again ALL applicants and confirm with them new dates...So lads-be patient.We're almost there

Yeah Id say they will but the last time I was given dates they changed so I'll just have to wait and see.

Slava1976 · 06-08-2015 10:28pm

Hi,Guys.Just got a call hour ago to pop-in next week to local Garda station for some routine check.Just wondering-anyone got the same call?

Cedric87 · 07-08-2015 10:56am

Slava1976 wrote: »

Hi,Guys.Just got a call hour ago to pop-in next week to local Garda station for some routine check.Just wondering-anyone got the same call?

Have you got the medical complete ?

Cedric87 · 07-08-2015 10:59am

Sorry I see you have the medical done, no I have never heard of them doing that before interesting to see what it's about.

Slava1976 · 08-08-2015 10:01pm

Btw-my friend is Garda Reserve already 3 years and he told me that after he passed his medical he got the same call to pop-in to local Garda station.So I think it's some kind of final clarification before study.I'll keep you updated.

Cedric87 · 09-08-2015 9:09am

Slava1976 wrote: »

Btw-my friend is Garda Reserve already 3 years and he told me that after he passed his medical he got the same call to pop-in to local Garda station.So I think it's some kind of final clarification before study.I'll keep you updated.

Cheers mate and Id say that's all it is, at least it's something im still waiting on a call or email.

Doyouevenlift9 · 10-08-2015 3:11pm

I got a call about this to ? they said this is routine for anyone starting .

Redzer99 · 10-08-2015 3:30pm

Slava1976 wrote: »

Hi,Guys.Just got a call hour ago to pop-in next week to local Garda station for some routine check.Just wondering-anyone got the same call?

Can I just ask you what county are you in?

Redzer99 · 10-08-2015 3:31pm

Doyouevenlift9 wrote: »

I got a call about this to ? they said this is routine for anyone starting .

Can I ask what county are you in?

Doyouevenlift9 · 10-08-2015 6:55pm

Redzer99 wrote: »

Can I ask what county are you in?

I'm in Galway myself, wbu ?

Cedric87 · 10-08-2015 7:54pm

Doyouevenlift9 wrote: »

I'm in Galway myself, wbu ?

How long has it been since your medical ?

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