Garda Recruitment Stage 4 (2018 Campaign)

Edgware · 01-07-2019 6:35pm

Stevencallan wrote: »

Anyone know the exact address for the college putting it into google maps and having no joy.

Definitely detective material

BuzzMcdonnell · 01-07-2019 7:07pm

Edgware wrote: »

Definitely detective material

Do you ever have anything constructive to say or are you just really bored?

Stevencallan · 01-07-2019 7:42pm

BuzzMcdonnell wrote: »

Do you ever have anything constructive to say or are you just really bored?

He must be bored
There’s no harm in asking a question just to be sure

Conji21 · 01-07-2019 7:48pm

Is the sit up test straight after the beep test or do you get a few mins

Stevencallan · 01-07-2019 8:02pm

Conji21 wrote: »

Is the sit up test straight after the beep test or do you get a few mins

Think they give you 10/15 mins rest

Conji21 · 01-07-2019 8:21pm

Stevencallan wrote: »

Think they give you 10/15 mins rest

Thank god hahahah , thanks

Edgware · 02-07-2019 11:53am

BuzzMcdonnell wrote: »

Do you ever have anything constructive to say or are you just really bored?

Learn to chill out if you want to last in the police

BuzzMcdonnell · 02-07-2019 1:02pm

Edgware wrote: »

Learn to chill out if you want to last in the police

Police?

LukeP26 · 15-07-2019 4:00pm

Hi, still waiting to hear back from my vetting but I'm hoping to do my fitness/medical in the coming months. They told me on the phone that all going well the vetting should be done for the December intake. Nervous for the fitness though, can anyone recommend a personal trainer that has some experience with training lads for the fitness test? I'm fit enough, there or thereabouts, but I'm struggling to get much better than 32 sit ups in a minute and was looking at getting a personal trainer to take me to the next level.

Tmac35 · 15-07-2019 4:30pm

LukeP26 wrote: »

Hi, still waiting to hear back from my vetting but I'm hoping to do my fitness/medical in the coming months. They told me on the phone that all going well the vetting should be done for the December intake. Nervous for the fitness though, can anyone recommend a personal trainer that has some experience with training lads for the fitness test? I'm fit enough, there or thereabouts, but I'm struggling to get much better than 32 sit ups in a minute and was looking at getting a personal trainer to take me to the next level.

Honestly you don’t need a personal trainer, keep practicing between now & your test date, (which you normally get 2 weeks notice) & you’ll be flying! I was a bit like that & struggling with them but I got there in the end & the trainer on the day will help you.

LukeP26 · 17-07-2019 12:33am

Tmac35 wrote: »

Honestly you don’t need a personal trainer, keep practicing between now & your test date, (which you normally get 2 weeks notice) & you’ll be flying! I was a bit like that & struggling with them but I got there in the end & the trainer on the day will help you.

Thanks. Any tips/advice for the training? I've been going to the gym and using the freeletics app. I downloaded a beep test app too but couldn't get it to work so I've just been out running.

Tmac35 · 17-07-2019 12:47am

LukeP26 wrote: »

Thanks. Any tips/advice for the training? I've been going to the gym and using the freeletics app. I downloaded a beep test app too but couldn't get it to work so I've just been out running.

I downloaded a Beep test app(green) & used it, there’s plenty out there, measure out 20m & keep practicing!! Get someone to hold your feet or stick them under something & keep doing those sit ups. Don’t over think it, if you put in the work it will pay off. If you practice between now & when you get your date you’ll smash it!!!!!

Userdb · 17-07-2019 2:35pm

Hey, have a retest Friday for push pull machine, I’m 5’3 female, if anyone has any advice I’d be grateful, I’m bricking it

Harley2016 · 18-07-2019 5:20pm

Just go for it... Smash the course out of it so you only need the 22.5kg on push pull after you finish the course pretend to tie your shoes and get a little few seconds for a rest to catch your breath and then go into and litterly put your whole body into it! What you get the last time?

Userdb · 20-07-2019 7:51pm

I didn’t even pretend I told them ya may give me a few minutes I’m wrecked lol

Userdb · 24-07-2019 3:48pm

October intake cancelled does anyone know?

Figgy37 · 24-07-2019 5:41pm

Did my interview in February and passed. Sent my GP Clearance form back in May but haven’t heard anything since.....anyone in the same boat?

pinkrunners · 25-07-2019 7:21pm

Just a quick question to anyone who completed their medical and was asked for further information. How long did it take for the cmo to come back to you? A friend did medical in March, was asked for further info, which was sent back immediately and hasn't heard a thing since.

LukeP26 · 26-07-2019 12:07pm

Do the pushups need to be done consecutively or can you basically take a break in between if you can't do the required amount in a row?

Tmac35 · 26-07-2019 1:56pm

LukeP26 wrote: »

Do the pushups need to be done consecutively or can you basically take a break in between if you can't do the required amount in a row?

You can do them in your own time,you can take a break with your arms outstretched but best advice to keep going get them done quickly!

Conji21 · 26-07-2019 4:21pm

LukeP26 wrote: »

Do the pushups need to be done consecutively or can you basically take a break in between if you can't do the required amount in a row?

Best of luck

LukeP26 · 02-08-2019 7:39pm

What's the story with vision for the medical? Do they check it? If so, what's the limit? Should I bring my glasses or do I need contacts?

AshleyOH · 06-08-2019 4:06pm

Hey guys, just wondering how strict they are on the BMI thing?

Stevencallan · 06-08-2019 4:24pm

Does anyone know how long the medical takes ?

Conji21 · 06-08-2019 7:30pm

I haven't heard back from sgt, I had the sgt interview 3 weeks ago does this mean I got dropped ?

Conji21 · 06-08-2019 7:33pm

Stevencallan wrote: »

Does anyone know how long the medical takes ?

Heard 30 minutes , anyone on the 8th wanna float zoo after , don't wanna waste the drive ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚

Witcher · 06-08-2019 8:06pm

Conji21 wrote: »

I haven't heard back from sgt, I had the sgt interview 3 weeks ago does this mean I got dropped ?

You won't hear back from the station interviews, they just send your file back to HQ afterwards and uou hear from them about your next step.

Conji21 · 06-08-2019 8:15pm

Witcher wrote: »

You won't hear back from the station interviews, they just send your file back to HQ afterwards and uou hear from them about your next step.

Haven't had a meeting with super yet only did the Sgt

Stickynote10 · 10-08-2019 10:45am

Hi All,

I’ve a question if anyone could help I’d really appreciate it. I completed a medical in June and was deferred on my BMI so I’ve to go back in September. Does anyone know what the process is? Do I contact them or will they contact me? I was told my date is the 12th of Sept the day of the medical, will I be doing the medical that day or will of be after that? If it’s after that do you get much extra time? Really appreciate the advise if anyone has been in this position.

SHIELDSRED · 18-08-2019 3:04pm

Hi guys, I've passed everything and met with sergeant and super. However, I just got called to go back to the super, for what I am not sure. Any tips as I want to really make sure I impress this time.

EdvinasS · 19-08-2019 1:09pm

Stickynote10 wrote: »

Hi All,

I’ve a question if anyone could help I’d really appreciate it. I completed a medical in June and was deferred on my BMI so I’ve to go back in September. Does anyone know what the process is? Do I contact them or will they contact me? I was told my date is the 12th of Sept the day of the medical, will I be doing the medical that day or will of be after that? If it’s after that do you get much extra time? Really appreciate the advise if anyone has been in this position.

They will contact you, you never really need to contact them.

If they told you that date then the medical will be on that day.

EdvinasS · 19-08-2019 1:10pm

Stevencallan wrote: »

Does anyone know how long the medical takes ?

The medical takes a couple of hours , there is a lot of waiting around so charge up your phone.

Uweir32 · 20-08-2019 8:34am

What exactly happens during the medical? Anyone able to talk us through the day ?

Barry69 · 20-08-2019 9:57am

Uweir32 wrote: »

What exactly happens during the medical? Anyone able to talk us through the day ?

When you arrive you fill in a form with your medical history. Go to the loo to get urine sample. Nurse then takes you to check weight, height, blood pressure and hearing test. Off to the waiting room upstairs then for an hour or two until the doctor calls you.
Doctor then does eye test, checks your spine, looks at teeth (though not all the doctors seem to do this bit) ,up on the bed then to press around stomach area. Doctor signs you off if all is good. Job done.
Think that's it , all I can remember anyway!

Userdb · 20-08-2019 12:26pm

Is anyone’s vetting still outstanding?

Conji21 · 21-08-2019 10:57am

Userdb wrote: »

Is anyone’s vetting still outstanding?

I'm meeting inspector today so I think mine's still getting done

Markmurphy2022 · 21-08-2019 1:28pm

Got an email today saying I’m at stage 4 of the process for Garda vetting! Anyone know what that means ? Thanks ðŸ™ˆ

EH95 · 09-09-2019 4:47pm

Anyone know what happens if you fail part of the fitness 2nd time? I have to go back and repeat 1st part as the sit ups caught me but there was a girl there on the day and if I’m not mistaken it was her 4th attempt she was saying.... I’m hoping to pass this time obviously but there’s just that question In the back of the head saying what if.... is that that your just gone or what... anyone have any experience or know anyone who failed twice? Thanks

Stevencallan · 09-09-2019 6:58pm

I done my medical over a month ago now and no word still from the sergeant for an interview
Rang the district office and they said that my file was sent over and should get a call soon anyone in the same boat as me

Tmac35 · 10-09-2019 12:44pm

EH95 wrote: »

Anyone know what happens if you fail part of the fitness 2nd time? I have to go back and repeat 1st part as the sit ups caught me but there was a girl there on the day and if I’m not mistaken it was her 4th attempt she was saying.... I’m hoping to pass this time obviously but there’s just that question In the back of the head saying what if.... is that that your just gone or what... anyone have any experience or know anyone who failed twice? Thanks

If you fail your repeated part 2nd time around that’s you gone unfortunately, you have to wait for the next campaign & go again.

Dave3345 · 10-09-2019 5:25pm

Tmac35 wrote: »

If you fail your repeated part 2nd time around that’s you gone unfortunately, you have to wait for the next campaign & go again.

You get a second chance if you fail ? I’m going into stage 4 now after completing and passing my interview. I didn’t know you get a second chance which is handy but aiming to get through first time(ðŸ€žðŸ») you know for push ups there’s no time limit. Like it would take me 1.5 mins is that ok. Just it’s probably what I’m worst at for it

Jahcork · 10-09-2019 6:43pm

I received an adult caution when I was a lot younger, just wondering has anyone ever got offered a place with having a caution. No conviction just a caution I regret when I was younger

Witcher · 10-09-2019 6:59pm

Jahcork wrote: »

I received an adult caution when I was a lot younger, just wondering has anyone ever got offered a place with having a caution. No conviction just a caution I regret when I was younger

You'd want to have a good excuse for it, it'll be brought up to you when you meet the sergeant so have an answer for it.

Jahcork · 10-09-2019 7:02pm

I was very young and immature at the time, I regret it totally and just was wondering has anyone gone through vetting and been offered a place in the college with a caution. Thanks for the feedback

Tmac35 · 10-09-2019 7:21pm

Dave3345 wrote: »

You get a second chance if you fail ? I’m going into stage 4 now after completing and passing my interview. I didn’t know you get a second chance which is handy but aiming to get through first time(ðŸ€žðŸ») you know for push ups there’s no time limit. Like it would take me 1.5 mins is that ok. Just it’s probably what I’m worst at for it

If you fail any stage in part one or two you get to go back & repeat it, but if you fail your repeated attempt that’s you gone! Just keep practicing so you don’t have to go back, best of luck!!

Jake5991 · 10-09-2019 9:20pm

Lads and ladies iv a medical soon.and my bmi is currently about 28.5 .

Is this ok or will i get calipers ?

I know over 30 is a straight fail.

And 18 - 25 is a pass.

Anyone who was over 25 did they do caliper test ??

Jecz · 11-09-2019 8:25am

Jake5991 wrote: »

Lads and ladies iv a medical soon.and my bmi is currently about 28.5 .

Is this ok or will i get calipers ?

I know over 30 is a straight fail.

And 18 - 25 is a pass.

Anyone who was over 25 did they do caliper test ??

You should be fine, I think I was 27 on the day and I passed with no problems or questions

Jake5991 · 11-09-2019 8:28am

Jecz wrote: »

You should be fine, I think I was 27 on the day and I passed with no problems or questions

Thanks dude i have it this morning . Cant wait till its over iv had no breakfast so im starving haha

EH95 · 11-09-2019 10:02am

Hi gang... I have my fitness Friday week but took a bad hit in game Monday and my knee doesn’t feel great and my back is as stiff as a Board... anyone know the process if you feel you won’t be able to perform on the day? I prob would be okay but it’s my repeat so don’t want to take a chance!

Jake5991 · 11-09-2019 10:15am

EH95 wrote: »

Hi gang... I have my fitness Friday week but took a bad hit in game Monday and my knee doesn’t feel great and my back is as stiff as a Board... anyone know the process if you feel you won’t be able to perform on the day? I prob would be okay but it’s my repeat so don’t want to take a chance!

Id say contact garda hq and explain your situation they should give you another date .

Garda Recruitment Stage 4 (2018 Campaign)

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