Garda Recruitment - Stage 3b - Physical Competence Test

Ladyt

cant believe ive passed 2nd time lucky. i can now move to the waiting room such a relief to have it over best of luck to anyone still to do the pct and congrats to those who have passed:)

Geri Boyle

Congrats Ladyt

Ladyt

Blue Belle wrote: »

Congrats Ladyt

ah thanks a mill wat stage are you at???

Geri Boyle

Ladyt wrote: »

ah thanks a mill wat stage are you at???

I've passed the aptitude and awaiting a date for the interview which should be next month at some stage. I really wish the interview was behind me. I'm so nervous about it and such a long way to go yet.

Still though, it's good to hear of other people passing the various stages, it gives a little glimmer of hope!

Ladyt

Blue Belle wrote: »

I've passed the aptitude and awaiting a date for the interview which should be next month at some stage. I really wish the interview was behind me. I'm so nervous about it and such a long way to go yet.

Still though, it's good to hear of other people passing the various stages, it gives a little glimmer of hope!

you will do fine in the interview, just know your scenarios and 2 backup ones, know about the college and the phases. the interviewers i had were lovely really made me feel at ease hope you get them too.... the whole process flies feels like it takes ages at the time....best of luck with the rest of the process and ever need advise ask away

pvt.joker

Ladyt wrote: »

cant believe ive passed 2nd time lucky. i can now move to the waiting room such a relief to have it over best of luck to anyone still to do the pct and congrats to those who have passed:)

congrats ladyt. Did you have it today?


Any advice for someone doing it tomorrow? (me )

Dr_MaSoN

CharlieCroker wrote: »

Alright Doc?

you gonna tell them you put out the foot or will it be alright again in time??

nah i'll be there on aug 5th dont you worry your little head about that buddy.

It will be grand just need to keep weight off it for a few days, thus the crutches nd that. Nothing serious.


and it'll take more than a dodgey foot to keep me from the bar kaiser

Gz on those who passed the pct recently

srdb20

Alright lads,

Good to hear you'll be alright for August Mason

Well done Kaiser, best of luck tommorow let us know how you get on and sure August is looking good for you to man

Theres a load of us going down now:pac::pac::pac::pac:

RichieM.08

good luck Weds Kaiser. run like your life depends on it.
its handy anyway so dont worry

Ladyt

pvt.joker wrote: »

congrats ladyt. Did you have it today?


Any advice for someone doing it tomorrow? (me )

Hi ya pvt.joker
thanks a mill i had it this morning.... cant believe its over. tips wise drag the dummy by his clothing you get a better grip and also take your time on the beam and when you duck under the barrier and jump the mat i lost time the last time doing it .
on the push pull give it everything you got, get a good stance and use your legs to push and pull
drink plenty before you go in you will need it the heat in the room is tough going...
best of luck tomorro the one major bit of advise i can give you is be confident and positive about it i thought i was going to fail first time and i did, today i went in and believed i was going to pass and i did so just believe in yourself!!! may sound corney but it works
youll do great

controller

Ladyt wrote: »

Hi ya pvt.joker
thanks a mill i had it this morning.... cant believe its over. tips wise drag the dummy by his clothing you get a better grip and also take your time on the beam and when you duck under the barrier and jump the mat i lost time the last time doing it .
on the push pull give it everything you got, get a good stance and use your legs to push and pull
drink plenty before you go in you will need it the heat in the room is tough going...
best of luck tomorro the one major bit of advise i can give you is be confident and positive about it i thought i was going to fail first time and i did, today i went in and believed i was going to pass and i did so just believe in yourself!!! may sound corney but it works
youll do great

Fair play to ya ladyt, that's not easy having to do it a second time because you know how tough it was from the first time. Your determination paid off. Delighted you got through the last hurdle after coming so far it doesn't bear thinking about failing at the pct stage. Hope we see you in August.

srdb20

Congrats ladyt and best of luck at the PCT tommorow Kaiser:pac:

Ladyt

srdb20 wrote: »

Congrats ladyt and best of luck at the PCT tommorow Kaiser:pac:

controller wrote: »

Fair play to ya ladyt, that's not easy having to do it a second time because you know how tough it was from the first time. Your determination paid off. Delighted you got through the last hurdle after coming so far it doesn't bear thinking about failing at the pct stage. Hope we see you in August.

thanks a mill guys im just so happy its done and passed find out today but hope to be able to put faces to code names in few weeks how soon after did ye get yer job offers???? i hope August intake isnt full yet!!!!!!!

ojewriej

Ladyt wrote: »

i hope August intake isnt full yet!!!!!!!

I was talking to the HQ yesterday and apparently it isn't.

And congrats btw

Ladyt

ojewriej wrote: »

I was talking to the HQ yesterday and apparently it isn't.

And congrats btw

thanks a mill that has put my mind at ease some what you all set for August

ojewriej

Ladyt wrote: »

you all set for August

I'm packed already. I decided I'm just gonna show up in Templemore, whether they'll call me or not, and hope for the best.

Ladyt

ojewriej wrote: »

I'm packed already. I decided I'm just gonna show up in Templemore, whether they'll call me or not, and hope for the best.

sorry i thought you had gotten your letter ?????:o

ojewriej

Ladyt wrote: »

sorry i thought you had gotten your letter ?????:o

Not yet unfortunatelly, but as I said, letter schmetter, I'm showing up anyway.

Ladyt

ojewriej wrote: »

Not yet unfortunatelly, but as I said, letter schmetter, I'm showing up anyway.

youre dead right think i may do the same if the letter doesnt come....
you waiting on checks??

ojewriej

Ladyt wrote: »

youre dead right think i may do the same if the letter doesnt come....
you waiting on checks??

Yep, apparently just one left, so it shouldn't be long. I'm hoping no longer than a year anyway.

Ladyt

ojewriej wrote: »

Yep, apparently just one left, so it shouldn't be long. I'm hoping no longer than a year anyway.

that would wreck my head waiting on one well oj i hope that check comes through really soon for you and that you too will get in the Aug intake

ojewriej

Ladyt wrote: »

that would wreck my head waiting on one well oj i hope that check comes through really soon for you and that you too will get in the Aug intake

Thanks, so do I.

And hopefully you will make it too.

pvt.joker

Alright lads, just back in Dublin now. Passed

1st lap was fine, he guided me around.
2nd lap, got a bit lost, went for the stairs instead of the tyre, so had to go back !
3rd lap, knocked the beam off the bar! Was feeling too cocky at that stage I think, so let the concentration drop for a second. disaster, so had to go under it again, tipped off it again, but luckily it stayed up! Got it in 2:32 which I was happy with considering the cockups I made The key part for me was the sprint section, really made up time there.
Push pull, missed a beep at the start, luckily I steadied up after that. He didnt tell me what I pushed, just said I passed so happy enough
Thanks for all the tips, I found it easier than I thought. Try not to knock any beams though

ojewriej

pvt.joker wrote: »

Push pull, missed a beep at the start, luckily I steadied up after that. He didnt tell me what I pushed, just said I passed so happy enough
Thanks for all the tips, I found it easier than I thought. Try not to knock any beams though

Good man Kaiser.

But what about our beer competition? How will we know now who won Push&Pull? I think you should aske them if you can do it again.

Ladyt

pvt.joker wrote: »

Alright lads, just back in Dublin now. Passed

1st lap was fine, he guided me around.
2nd lap, got a bit lost, went for the stairs instead of the tyre, so had to go back !
3rd lap, knocked the beam off the bar! Was feeling too cocky at that stage I think, so let the concentration drop for a second. disaster, so had to go under it again, tipped off it again, but luckily it stayed up! Got it in 2:32 which I was happy with considering the cockups I made The key part for me was the sprint section, really made up time there.
Push pull, missed a beep at the start, luckily I steadied up after that. He didnt tell me what I pushed, just said I passed so happy enough
Thanks for all the tips, I found it easier than I thought. Try not to knock any beams though

congrats pvt joker im delighted for ya its great relief to finally have it over and done with and to pass on first go well done i say

pvt.joker

Haha , that's a good point, and I was actually thinking it at the time to myself I need to know the weight! Don't think it would have went down well if I asked him for it because I needed it for a drinking bet

So, I guess I don't win the bet, but I am putting this 100% down to bad luck in knocking the beam
I'll have to challenge Mason to a run through it again some day down there

pvt.joker

Ladyt wrote: »

congrats pvt joker im delighted for ya its great relief to finally have it over and done with and to pass on first go well done i say

thanks It sure is a relief. Everyone was saying to me don't worry about it, it's no big deal...but you can't take anything for granted as you can easily make mistakes as I did, luckily I got away with them

Geri Boyle

Congrats pvt! So that's it now, you're all done? The rest is out of your hands.

pvt.joker

Blue Belle wrote: »

Congrats pvt! So that's it now, you're all done? The rest is out of your hands.

yep. nothing more I can do, time to relax (and worry about getting the letter :P)

Haz33

pvt.joker wrote: »

yep. nothing more I can do, time to relax (and worry about getting the letter :P)

Congrats LADYT and Kaiser.

Delighted for ye. Those letters are only around the corner now.
Shame you didn't get your push pull score and automatically go to the bottom of the pile. Ah well takes the pressure off me I suppose!

Oj you deserve to go into templemore with the automatic rank of chief super. You are as cool as a breeze!

ojewriej

Haz33 wrote: »

Oj you deserve to go into templemore with the automatic rank of chief super. You are as cool as a breeze!

Or knowing my luck, someone is reading these boards and thinking "This lad is very patient. He will be perfect for guarding embassies"

pvt.joker

ojewriej wrote: »

Or knowing my luck, someone is reading these boards and thinking "This lad is very patient. He will be perfect for guarding embassies"

Mark63

pvt.joker wrote: »

thanks It sure is a relief. Everyone was saying to me don't worry about it, it's no big deal...but you can't take anything for granted as you can easily make mistakes as I did, luckily I got away with them

Glad to hear it all went well - fellow laser surgery man and all that!

Dr_MaSoN

pvt.joker wrote: »

Haha , that's a good point, and I was actually thinking it at the time to myself I need to know the weight! Don't think it would have went down well if I asked him for it because I needed it for a drinking bet

So, I guess I don't win the bet, but I am putting this 100% down to bad luck in knocking the beam
I'll have to challenge Mason to a run through it again some day down there

ah well least you passed :P

ta moko

Hi all can soneone tell me what is the time frame between interview and medical and also between medical and pct.

Thanks a whole bunch you guys

like seriously

thanks

pvt.joker

there is no set timeframe, it can take anything from a few weeks to 6 months.

jt123456

Passed my PCT today, yipee. Although i found it very difficult. So for anyone going there in the future dont follow my preparation stategy. Garlic chips then night before, Breakfast roll in the morning, a few cigarettes on the way down the road, and no running or any sort of physical exercise for about 18 months, lol.

I think the total time was about 2 minutes forty somthing.I was just glad to get under 3 minutes. The first lap was very straight forward as i was guided around and i give it all i could, going into the second lap i had only 40 seconds on the clock and was beginning to look for my second breath (which i probabaly left at home). Then i kicked over the cones by accident on the weaving section so that cost me a few senconds. Going into the 3rd lap i was dying and really struggling but had to dig deep. When finished i just shuffled out the door and sorta collapsed on the ground. Think i was also blind as well.

I got about 7-8 minutes to wait for the push-pull test which was really needed. And i just give it all i could. At the end he just said, OK you've passed and HR will be in touch.

Dr_MaSoN

hehe congratz

Haz33

cmcskeane wrote: »

Passed my PCT today, yipee. Although i found it very difficult. So for anyone going there in the future dont follow my preparation stategy. Garlic chips then night before, Breakfast roll in the morning, a few cigarettes on the way down the road, and no running or any sort of physical exercise for about 18 months, lol.

I think the total time was about 2 minutes forty somthing.I was just glad to get under 3 minutes. The first lap was very straight forward as i was guided around and i give it all i could, going into the second lap i had only 40 seconds on the clock and was beginning to look for my second breath (which i probabaly left at home). Then i kicked over the cones by accident on the weaving section so that cost me a few senconds. Going into the 3rd lap i was dying and really struggling but had to dig deep. When finished i just shuffled out the door and sorta collapsed on the ground. Think i was also blind as well.

I got about 7-8 minutes to wait for the push-pull test which was really needed. And i just give it all i could. At the end he just said, OK you've passed and HR will be in touch.

Well done. A big relief i'd say. Just a waiting game for you now.

Geri Boyle

cmcskeane wrote: »

Passed my PCT today, yipee. Although i found it very difficult. So for anyone going there in the future dont follow my preparation stategy. Garlic chips then night before, Breakfast roll in the morning, a few cigarettes on the way down the road, and no running or any sort of physical exercise for about 18 months, lol.

I think the total time was about 2 minutes forty somthing.I was just glad to get under 3 minutes. The first lap was very straight forward as i was guided around and i give it all i could, going into the second lap i had only 40 seconds on the clock and was beginning to look for my second breath (which i probabaly left at home). Then i kicked over the cones by accident on the weaving section so that cost me a few senconds. Going into the 3rd lap i was dying and really struggling but had to dig deep. When finished i just shuffled out the door and sorta collapsed on the ground. Think i was also blind as well.

I got about 7-8 minutes to wait for the push-pull test which was really needed. And i just give it all i could. At the end he just said, OK you've passed and HR will be in touch.

Well done, and thanks for the account!

ta moko

I have been reading about people doing three laps of the pct how does the timing work and how many laps of the course do you have to do.

If some one can give me a run thru or direct me
to where i can find out i will be greatfull.

Unfortunatly have interview to get thru first

Thanks

Murphy(Cork)

ta moko wrote: »

I have been reading about people doing three laps of the pct how does the timing work and how many laps of the course do you have to do.

If some one can give me a run thru or direct me
to where i can find out i will be greatfull.

Unfortunatly have interview to get thru first

Thanks

Kind of answered your own question there Its 3 laps

http://www.garda.ie/physical_test.html

This should help you

jt123456

3 laps in 3 minutes and 20 seconds. If you do it in under 3 minutes, which is what most ppl manage, then you get compensated in the push pull test. (2.5kg less) If you have any sort of physical fitness or you are anyway active then it'll be a breeze.

ta moko

ok i know im going on a bit but

Is it 3 laps to be done in 3m20 or 2 practice laps and then one timed one

or best time out of 3 attempts

thanks thanks thanks

Murphy(Cork)

ta moko wrote: »

ok i know im going on a bit but

Is it 3 laps to be done in 3m20 or 2 practice laps and then one timed one

or best time out of 3 attempts

thanks thanks thanks

3 laps to be done, If you are any bit fit it should take less than a minute to do each lap. First lap, the instructor comes around with you but it is still timed.

G-Julie

Hi guys,
sorry new here so question might have been asked before...
There are 4 intakes a year right?
Are they in Feb, May, August and November?
cheers!

Murphy(Cork)

Ah if I got a cent for everytime I see that question posted on Boards

Yeah that is usually the case ( has been for the last few years).
But no1 knows will it continue that way.

G-Julie

Murphy(Cork) wrote: »

Ah if I got a cent for everytime I see that question posted on Boards

Yeah that is usually the case ( has been for the last few years).
But no1 knows will it continue that way.

ahhhh sorry I was reading and looking for the answer 2 my question 4 ages and then I gave up and just asked again....
Thx 4 that and here u go €0.01

Murphy(Cork)

I only accept payment through PayPal.

PeteK*

You do the running around the couse in the time limit.

Then you do the push pull?


OR

You do the course and the push pull machine is in the same limit?


Also, you're there alone with the tester.. not being watched by anyone else?