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PSNI Recruitment 2015

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  • #102
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Mop a top wrote: »
    Anyone else lol at the fact they used a woman? Obviously aimed at getting more of us crazy women in the doors of GV. I'm not applying yet, I'll leave it a few days, too much going on. Was the personal statements the same as before?

    Exactly the same personal statements as before Mop :)


  • #103
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Thanks my lovely. Just need to find them :-/


  • #104
    Catdog33
    Registered Users Posts: 313 ✭✭Catdog33


    cuckoo123 wrote: »
    Newbie here - putting in my application for the first time now that they have scrapped push/ pull.

    Does anyone know for sure if they definitely won't be testing it in GV? Or is it just during the recruitment process itself?

    Thanks!

    I'm in the next intake and although push/pull wasn't required at PCA, we will still be using it during training. We aren't sure if it's going to be part of PCA at the end but I know I would still like to be in a position where I could pass it (I have surpassed the 26kgf already)

    My advice to you would be get yourself fit. Not just for the circuit but also for push/pull because it's still going to be a requirement out on the streets for you to have a decent amount of strength when grappling or restraining someone.

    Personally, I really hate the fact they have had to remove it. That machine has been used for over 20 years (I'm told) and something that has clearly worked in the past is being dumped to please the 'diversity' brigade. By the way I am a female!


  • #105
    VES86
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭VES86


    Ive heard from a friend on the inside that push/pull will still be part of GV life. dont worry too much about it, a good stance is key, i have only done it the once during the 2013 campaign. failed the course by 4 secs but smashed the women's target averaging 32 i think it was


  • #106
    Dekkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭Dekkers


    Well folks.

    Good luck to all of you applying in this campaign.

    Have humour, patience and believe in yourself.


    :)


  • #107
    theorem
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭theorem


    Just applied...
    Any idea, considering I get in, when the training will begin? I'm assuming May/June 2016?


  • #108
    Dekkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭Dekkers


    theorem wrote: »
    Just applied...
    Any idea, considering I get in, when the training will begin? I'm assuming May/June 2016?

    I began training 13 months after I applied. This was probably average enough on the scale which is probably something like 7 - 20 months.


  • #109
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    theorem wrote: »
    Just applied...
    Any idea, considering I get in, when the training will begin? I'm assuming May/June 2016?

    If all goes to plan then yes that'd be about right. They also take the highest scorers first so depending on your AC score it could be 2016 or maybe even 2017 :eek:


  • #110
    theorem
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭theorem


    Homer01 wrote: »
    If all goes to plan then yes that'd be about right. They also take the highest scorers first so depending on your AC score it could be 2016 or maybe even 2017 :eek:

    My goodness. Any idea how the personal statements are taken into account? If you meet the other criteria, is this the deciding factor in selecting candidates for the IST?


  • #111
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    theorem wrote: »
    My goodness. Any idea how the personal statements are taken into account? If you meet the other criteria, is this the deciding factor in selecting candidates for the IST?

    In my opinion the personal statements are just to make sure you're not just applying for a bit of a laugh. Who knows if they actually get read? Maybe they do if you get as far as GV.

    If you meet the eligibility requirements then you're through to the IST. The IST itself cuts the applicants way down by at least 50%. It is not to be taken lightly so get practising!


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  • #112
    theorem
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭theorem


    Homer01 wrote: »
    In my opinion the personal statements are just to make sure you're not just applying for a bit of a laugh. Who knows if they actually get read? Maybe they do if you get as far as GV.

    If you meet the eligibility requirements then you're through to the IST. The IST itself cuts the applicants way down by at least 50%. It is not to be taken lightly so get practising!

    If you get the call for GV, can you defer to a later intake?
    Sorry for the endless questions!


  • #113
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    theorem wrote: »
    If you get the call for GV, can you defer to a later intake?
    Sorry for the endless questions!

    There will be much more knowledgeable people than me can answer this better.

    I believe you can defer if you have a good reason; getting married, holiday etc. It can be done.

    Hope this helps :)


  • #114
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    theorem wrote: »
    If you get the call for GV, can you defer to a later intake?
    Sorry for the endless questions!

    Provided they're going to do another intake after the one you receive an offer for, yes you can.


    Dekkers, nice to see you're still around :)


  • #115
    RedmondHR
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭RedmondHR


    Anyone applying from the South?!


  • #116
    lmcg1106
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭lmcg1106


    Started training 16 months after applying for the 4/15. Unfortunately didn't make it through Gv - here we go again!


  • #117
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Just stuck my application form in there now, not looking forward to playing the waiting game all over again.


  • #118
    ColourArcade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭ColourArcade


    Hey Folks!

    Just joined this as I have submitted my application today and this seems to be the place in the know.

    Good luck to you all and hopefully see you all at the IST.


  • #119
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,810 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Welcome to the party ColourArcade.

    At the very least, you're going to be shoulder to shoulder with lots and lots of people who feel every emotion you feel about joining. You certainly won't be alone here.

    -Shield.


  • #120
    ColourArcade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭ColourArcade


    Shield wrote: »
    Welcome to the party ColourArcade.

    At the very least, you're going to be shoulder to shoulder with lots and lots of people who feel every emotion you feel about joining. You certainly won't be alone here.

    -Shield.

    Thank you Sheild!

    It's great to know I'm not alone on this. Will keep everyone up to date and in the know on the progress. Hopefully I'll see it all the way to Garnerville with a few familiar faces along the way!

    Good luck to everyone again!


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  • #121
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,810 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    ColourArcade wrote: »
    Thank you Sheild!

    It's great to know I'm not alone on this. Will keep everyone up to date and in the know on the progress. Hopefully I'll see it all the way to Garnerville with a few familiar faces along the way!

    Good luck to everyone again!
    For your own benefit, all I ask is that you read this thread, and this thread.


  • #122
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    ColourArcade wrote: »
    Hey Folks!

    Just joined this as I have submitted my application today and this seems to be the place in the know.

    Good luck to you all and hopefully see you all at the IST.

    Welcome to the mad house!!!! You'll be addicted to boards soon enough plus it's good to "know" others who are going through the same emotional roller coaster as you.


  • #123
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Hi Shield,

    Any chance you can fix the title of this thread please? My OCD senses are tingling with the lack of capitalisation lol
    PSNI Recruitment 2015 looks much nicer :D


  • #124
    Shield
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 9,810 CMod ✭✭✭✭Shield


    Done!


  • #125
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Homer01 wrote: »
    Hi Shield,

    Any chance you can fix the title of this thread please? My OCD senses are tingling with the lack of capitalisation lol
    PSNI Recruitment 2015 looks much nicer :D

    Yeah!!!! So glad it wasn't just me that thought the same :P


  • #126
    HighburyLad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭HighburyLad


    Hello to the new joinees :) good to see the boards hiving with activity once again, best wishes and best of luck everybody :)


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  • #127
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    I'm officially nuts. I've just applied again, this should be fun fun FUN!!!!!


  • #128
    Swl90
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Swl90


    All signed up! Has anyone heard anything back regarding an IST date?


  • #129
    KevBo2015
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭KevBo2015


    Don't expect to hear anything regarding an IST date until the application closes.

    I would get stuck into the IST prep NOW if you have not already. God awful thing the IST.... so glad you don't have to do anything like it in hotel GV haha.


  • #130
    Joe789
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭Joe789


    Probably the hardest part of selection the IST!


  • #131
    Momc82
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Momc82


    My stomach feels tight just thinking about this whole process.... Especially the IST. 😒


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  • #132
    Dekkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭Dekkers


    Another security alert at a recruitment venue. Stay safe people but don't let them put you off.


  • #133
    Derob
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭Derob


    Dekkers wrote: »
    Another security alert at a recruitment venue. Stay safe people but don't let them put you off.

    Just makes me more determined ;)


  • #134
    HighburyLad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭HighburyLad


    Just seen on the news there on the phone, is there alerts at all the venues?


  • #135
    IvanT1984
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭IvanT1984


    Derob wrote: »
    Just makes me more determined ;)


    the lives of the many disrupted by the actions of the few, While I hold my own beliefs on what Northern Ireland should be I will say If you can't achieve it peacefully its not worth achieving in what is supposed to be a modern democratic country, people still living in that war mindset need to either wise up or ship out


  • #136
    IvanT1984
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭IvanT1984


    HighburyLad wrote: »
    Just seen on the news there on the phone, is there alerts at all the venues?

    Omagh definitely I've had family members evacuated from their work


  • #137
    Dekkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭Dekkers


    HighburyLad wrote: »
    Just seen on the news there on the phone, is there alerts at all the venues?

    Think there has been yeah HL. Omagh town centre evacuated and event in Derry cancelled all together due to imminent threat.


  • #138
    HighburyLad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,161 ✭✭✭HighburyLad


    Dekkers wrote: »
    Think there has been yeah HL. Omagh town centre evacuated and event in Derry cancelled all together due to imminent threat.

    Cheers for the reply bud, Christ the night! Muppets with total disregard to everybody and anybody, and all people want to do is go about their business and lives. Anybody reading this who isn't a member of boards and this has maybe thrown you, as said on here don't let this deter you at all, if we all said sod this! they win! As said before this makes me more determined more than ever, once in, the PSNI is one big family and everybody will have each other's backs and be there for one another, I know for sure when I'm in it will take an army to get through me to harm any of my colleagues, or those that are innocent, and I legit mean that.


  • #139
    ColourArcade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭ColourArcade


    Hi folks,

    Does anyone know if the Belfast recruitment fair is on tomorrow as usual?


  • #140
    Dekkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭Dekkers


    ColourArcade wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    Does anyone know if the Belfast recruitment fair is on tomorrow as usual?

    Seems unlikely http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-34487805


  • #141
    Pmac773
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Pmac773


    Just joined the boards, recently applied for 1509! First application so here goes the start of the long wait, this seems like a great place for information. Good Luck to all who have applied :)


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  • #142
    Homer01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,640 ✭✭✭Homer01


    Pmac773 wrote: »
    Just joined the boards, recently applied for 1509! First application so here goes the start of the long wait, this seems like a great place for information. Good Luck to all who have applied :)

    Welcome aboard :)

    2,400 have applied already so will be fun times ahead!


  • #143
    swl33t
    Registered Users Posts: 447 ✭✭swl33t


    Got an email today saying progressed and there'd be an ist date in the coming weeks!


  • #144
    ColourArcade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭ColourArcade


    I got the Same email. Will let me know around end of October! All aboard the emotional roller coaster.


  • #145
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Same as above, hopefully when we do get dates they aren't too far away.


  • #146
    Pmac773
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Pmac773


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    Same as above, hopefully when we do get dates they aren't too far away.

    When did you submit your application? Waiting patiently for the progression email! Congratulations to the three of you! :)


  • #147
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    Pmac773 wrote: »
    When did you submit your application? Waiting patiently for the progression email! Congratulations to the three of you! :)

    Thanks, first in a long line of hurdles.

    I submitted mine they day they opened. I assume they process them in date order so if you applied the same day or not long after, you should hear back reasonably soon.


  • #148
    ryanchan
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭ryanchan


    Last year the qualification stage was clearer I don't have English or maths gcse but I have nvq level 2 and 3 in different subject from nwifhe . They are not in English or math. Last year I passed the mark or thought I did. It was a point system and my nvqs got me over the limit of gcse equivalent . this year not so sure as it just says 5 gcse or equivalent including math and English.and when you go to the equivalent page kits less informative. is there anyone here who would have any information that could help can you let me know


  • #149
    Johannes_Cabal
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Johannes_Cabal


    ryanchan wrote: »
    Last year the qualification stage was clearer I don't have English or maths gcse but I have nvq level 2 and 3 in different subject from nwifhe . They are not in English or math. Last year I passed the mark or thought I did. It was a point system and my nvqs got me over the limit of gcse equivalent . this year not so sure as it just says 5 gcse or equivalent including math and English.and when you go to the equivalent page kits less informative. is there anyone here who would have any information that could help can you let me know

    What subject are your NVQ's?

    Have you completed any literacy and numeracy Essential Skills level 2?


  • #150
    Mop a top
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭Mop a top


    Call recruitment and ask :)


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  • #151
    ryanchan
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭ryanchan


    Johannes_Cabal wrote: »
    What subject are your NVQ's?

    Have you completed any literacy and numeracy Essential Skills level 2?

    The nvqs are a level 2 and a level 3 in wood work. It says you may meet the eligible criteria that the qualification must have a certain amount of credits to be equal to a gcse. This section doesn't discuss the nvqs needing to be English or math. It only mentions English when it gives example of how things can add up.
    Www.joinpsni.co.UK/applicant-process/faqs


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