October 2015 Intake

DesertCreat_15 · 12-09-2015 4:45pm

Get hangers with the clips because you can keep of pair of number 1s hanging on them and not have to iron them for a few weeks if you hang them right.

Also cheap ironing board will do rightly!

The keyboard warrior · 12-09-2015 4:46pm

Thanks DC

You're a star

DesertCreat_15 · 12-09-2015 4:49pm

Feel sorry for yousuunnnnsss knowing whats ahead for you! lol

Just play the game when you get in there! Chin up and battle through it.

.S. · 12-09-2015 6:47pm

Also got my pack, it's all official now! I'm bringing a family member yes! Taking a weekend to chill out/celebrate then getting studying / shaking up the gym schedule

I'm still altering between massively excited or else nervous as lol but definitely looking forward to the challenge! It'll be hard work but we'll step up!

Ruffle · 12-09-2015 7:10pm

.S. wrote: »

Also got my pack, it's all official now! I'm bringing a family member yes! Taking a weekend to chill out/celebrate then getting studying / shaking up the gym schedule I'm still altering between massively excited or else nervous as lol but definitely looking forward to the challenge! It'll be hard work but we'll step up!

When do we get the online learning info? The more I think about it the more petrified I am of the fitness elements. I am pretty sure a lot of the p.e sessions are outdoors and we are going into this in the winter! I'm happy enough in the gym but outside running in the freezing cold always has me so wheezy

Ruffle · 12-09-2015 7:10pm

.S. wrote: »

Also got my pack, it's all official now! I'm bringing a family member yes! Taking a weekend to chill out/celebrate then getting studying / shaking up the gym schedule I'm still altering between massively excited or else nervous as lol but definitely looking forward to the challenge! It'll be hard work but we'll step up!

When do we get the online learning info? The more I think about it the more petrified I am of the fitness elements. I am pretty sure a lot of the p.e sessions are outdoors and we are going into this in the winter! I'm happy enough in the gym but outside running in the freezing cold always has me so wheezy

The keyboard warrior · 12-09-2015 7:23pm

I think on-line learning reopens around the time of induction for the additional module/s.

I wouldn't worry about the cold, we'll probably be sweatin' buckets from the exertion.

.S. · 12-09-2015 9:37pm

Yep think it opens after induction, I have some notes from last time jotted down so I'm gunna look over them when I can.
Agreed, might be cold but I've no doubt the pti's will have us warmed up rightly!

.S. · 13-09-2015 7:57am

Q for yas.. Should we be returning the acceptance form special delivery? I don't want mine going astray..

dementedfairy8 · 13-09-2015 9:25am

We need car insurance with business cover?! Guess I'll have to get that added on. Will it set me back much? Also does all our stationary have to be plain? Must say I made my online learning notes in a very girlie notebook.

The keyboard warrior · 13-09-2015 10:05am

Yes. It's a must - but I think it's social, domestic, pleasure (sdp) that is required; provided it states that you can take it to and from a place of work.

dementedfairy8 · 13-09-2015 10:22am

I have sdp with going to and from a place of work but the induction pack states business cover which is different.

The keyboard warrior · 13-09-2015 10:34am

You might be right - I know the emphasis is on to and from your place of work.

SDP&C is only for a single place of work, is it not? Perhaps as training may take place across various stations then we have to have business use?

I might phone through and ask tomorrow.

Ruffle · 13-09-2015 10:49am

It does have to cover business use specifically, my spouse is also in the job and I know for sure that's the cover we need. It does cost a bit more but not a huge amount

The keyboard warrior · 13-09-2015 11:06am

What about the pca requirement for the end of training?

-Is it still 3.54 and 26kg

-Do they expect us to improve on the above, and by how much

dementedfairy8 · 13-09-2015 11:10am

The keyboard warrior wrote: »

What about the pca requirement for the end of training?

-Is it still 3.54 and 26kg

-Do they expect us to improve on the above, and by how much

I think by the end of training we will be at that point anyway by the sounds of things.

The keyboard warrior · 13-09-2015 11:29am

Little sleep, constant learning and killer P.E sessions - what's not to love

.S. · 13-09-2015 11:37am

Apparently you don't do the driving course until you're stationed now so might not need business cover until then. I'll prob ask at induction just, still plenty of time to get cover between then and GV.

.S. · 13-09-2015 11:41am

Ps. Jalapeño, delete some PMs please! =D

The keyboard warrior · 13-09-2015 11:43am

.S. wrote: »

Ps. Jalapeño, delete some PMs please! =D

I'll second that!

Jalapeno peppers · 13-09-2015 12:16pm

Sorted folks

.S. · 13-09-2015 12:52pm

Well done some fasted cardio this morning and it's official.. I run worse than Pheobe from Friends =/ know what I'll be working on for GV!

Jay711 · 16-09-2015 1:01am

Hey guys! Just saw this thread! Nice work to whoever started it

can't wait to meet everyone

kind of buzzing/crapping myself for what's ahead haha! Pretty hard trying to learn/remember all of the online learning we've gotten so far! Just trying to read over and over it a few times! Knowing there's more online stuff to come gets a fella panicking ðŸ˜‚

.S. · 16-09-2015 6:50am

You and me both.. It's just sunk in that induction ain't that far off and we'll get more after that! Once induction is done, the start date at GV will fly in I think, won't be long til we're there

dementedfairy8 · 16-09-2015 7:52am

Jay711 wrote: »

Hey guys! Just saw this thread! Nice work to whoever started it can't wait to meet everyone

kind of buzzing/crapping myself for what's ahead haha! Pretty hard trying to learn/remember all of the online learning we've gotten so far! Just trying to read over and over it a few times! Knowing there's more online stuff to come gets a fella panicking ðŸ˜‚

Online learning is open again?

Jay711 · 16-09-2015 9:04am

dementedfairy8 wrote: »

Online learning is open again?

Hey! No, no I meant like learning the notes that I've taken just:)! Tried to log onto it the other day but doesn't let you into it!

dementedfairy8 · 16-09-2015 11:47am

Jay711 wrote: »

Hey! No, no I meant like learning the notes that I've taken just:)! Tried to log onto it the other day but doesn't let you into it!

Coolio. I've got a good gap between leaving my job and us going in. I'll be spending it doing online learning and going to the gym.

StingrayGC · 17-09-2015 6:07pm

Well done to you guys, quick question, roughly how long has it been since you did your medicals?

Catdog33 · 17-09-2015 6:32pm

StingrayGC wrote: »

Well done to you guys, quick question, roughly how long has it been since you did your medicals?

It varies stingray. Vetting is key at the waiting stage. Some people had their medicals just two weeks before calls other people have been waiting two months because their vetting took so long to clear. Others like me had everything clear including vetting and missed out on a call because the intake was full.
Calls tend to go out every 5 weeks so should hopefully be some more calls in about 4 weeks time!

StingrayGC · 17-09-2015 7:10pm

Catdog33 wrote:

It varies stingray. Vetting is key at the waiting stage. Some people had their medicals just two weeks before calls other people have been waiting two months because their vetting took so long to clear. Others like me had everything clear including vetting and missed out on a call because the intake was full. Calls tend to go out every 5 weeks so should hopefully be some more calls in about 4 weeks time!

Thanks catdog.

elliotness · 18-09-2015 10:38am

Yeah my vetting passed in August, medical done end of August, physical done end of July. And i think my score was 70.

Just waiting on a call ☺

captain truth · 18-09-2015 10:58am

elliotness wrote: »

Yeah my vetting passed in August, medical done end of August, physical done end of July. And i think my score was 70.

Just waiting on a call ☺

My score was 70-72 and I am yet to have my medical. I think there is someone else on here who is ahead of me as well, but is on a lower/the same score. Why would they not process us all in order?

Catdog33 · 18-09-2015 11:16am

captain truth wrote: »

My score was 70-72 and I am yet to have my medical. I think there is someone else on here who is ahead of me as well, but is on a lower/the same score. Why would they not process us all in order?

Did you have a resit for your PCA? When did you do your PCA? My score is 70-72 (higher end) Had my PCA end July and passed vetting an medical too. Didn't get the call last week. The lowest score I know of to get the call is 72.

captain truth · 18-09-2015 11:21am

Catdog33 wrote: »

Did you have a resit for your PCA? When did you do your PCA? My score is 70-72 (higher end) Had my PCA end July and passed vetting an medical too. Didn't get the call last week. The lowest score I know of to get the call is 72.

No, I only had my PCA last week and passed it well. Medical is at the end of September.

Catdog33 · 18-09-2015 11:27am

captain truth wrote: »

No, I only had my PCA last week and passed it well. Medical is at the end of September.

Sent you a PM.

Also, take with a pinch of salt when people are posting their AC scores!

jaylu · 20-09-2015 5:17pm

Hey all, also got the call but only recently as I was out of the country, couldn't be happier! really looking forward to getting started.

I See people on here talking about business insurance, hanger types and Ironing boards?!

Is there a kit list somewhere?

dementedfairy8 · 20-09-2015 5:25pm

jaylu wrote: »

Hey all, also got the call but only recently as I was out of the country, couldn't be happier! really looking forward to getting started.

I See people on here talking about business insurance, hanger types and Ironing boards?!

Is there a kit list somewhere?

There's a bit of information in the induction pack and then I think there will be more of a "kit list" online after the induction weekend. There's also a Garnerville post on here where people have suggested things to buy.

.S. · 20-09-2015 7:06pm

I went suit shopping today.. Fairly made it all feel real! Be interesting to see what else is on their list

Catdog33 · 22-09-2015 10:17am

Guess who just got the call.....

Aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! This hasn't sunk in yet! Feel so unprepared!

Ruffle · 22-09-2015 10:19am

Catdog33 wrote: »

Guess who just got the call.....

Aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! This hasn't sunk in yet! Feel so unprepared!

Congratulations catdog!!!

jackrabbit09 · 22-09-2015 10:45am

Congrats CD. October intake I take it? Will be good putting a face to a name!

Catdog33 · 22-09-2015 10:47am

jackrabbit09 wrote: »

Congrats CD. October intake I take it? Will be good putting a face to a name!

Yeah its all a bit sudden and totally didn't expect it to be a job offer when I answered the phone (assumed ppi lol!)

I've a fair bit to catch up on now!

.S. · 22-09-2015 10:48am

Wow congrats Catdog! Are you in October intake? Look forward to meeting ya!

Catdog33 · 22-09-2015 10:49am

.S. wrote: »

Wow congrats Catdog! Are you in October intake? Look forward to meeting ya!

I am indeed! Hasn't sunk in though! I'm feeling a wee bit lost!!

Ruffle · 22-09-2015 10:55am

I'm not at all organised yet, hoping the induction weekend will give me a realistic list Of things I need to buy. Also - what are all you ladies wearing to the induction weekend? I don't want to have to go out and buy something just for that, I wear a uniform in work so I've little in the way of business wear

Catdog33 · 22-09-2015 11:18am

Ruffle wrote: »

I'm not at all organised yet, hoping the induction weekend will give me a realistic list Of things I need to buy. Also - what are all you ladies wearing to the induction weekend? I don't want to have to go out and buy something just for that, I wear a uniform in work so I've little in the way of business wear

I have a suit or two from interviews, not expensive but the one that fits best is navy with a small pinstripe. Wonder would that be acceptable?

.S. · 22-09-2015 11:25am

You and me both Catdog, I'm also hoping induction will help me prepare! I got a trouser suit / couple new blouses/shirts at the weekend so just wearing that, think it's best to aim for smart / business wear

Catdog33 · 22-09-2015 11:41am

I remember during last campaign some were saying that they had to bring a laptop/ tablet. Is that still the case? My
Laptop is ancient and got it back when I started Uni! I have an iPad but it's not fresh anymore either, being about 3 years old. So I'd like to go in with something that works if it's required!

.S. · 22-09-2015 11:43am

I remember that being said too. I had to get a new laptop there as my old one died, but it's something to ask at induction. Only just seen your other post, interview / pinstripe suit sounds grand to me

j3llybean · 22-09-2015 11:59am

Congrats Catdog!!!! And thanks for bringing back the sicky feeling for me! just kidding, so pleased for you, and hopeful for myself as we did PCA together I think x

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