Hi,

There are expected 150 places for 2014 start according to the step forward website.
I wonder how many of us bobbies are applying - anyone with previous experience of ratio of applicants per available spaces?

Regards

Can't tell you the ratios your looking for, but I'm applying for this next round. Slight difference for me is that I'm an Aussie applying for lateral entry rather than international, but would expect, if successful, to complete a transitional course with the successful UK applicants.

Have previously posted on here, but I'm 40 with wife and 2 kids (6 and 2) and sincerely hope to make the move, for my kids sake as much as anything else. 15 years in the job, but have an Australian mother, hence I have no requirement for visas/sponsorship. Wife has to get a spouse visa though.

Good luck everyone.

I'll watch this space with interest! I'm hopefully applying!

Well, there's me and two of my team mates. I've sent mine off 5 weeks ago. Most likely we will all get results after the 22nd. Fingers crossed and good luck to all

Only realised they were recruiting a few days ago! Anyone know anybody who's made the jump?

I'm on a career break but currently in WA because OH has job here. I'm considering applying. As for numbers SAPOL gave away about 90 visas 2 years ago and there were in the region of 1500 UK applicants !

Tighter rules re applications to SA police I think, so hopefully not many. Had n e mail acknowledging receipt of application... That was tight!

Ignore my last...only just realised they've altered the criteria

Forms are in the post anyone done the half day test can give any pointers for prep. Books, CDs etc to practice.

Feel nervous already and not even got an interview.

There's a test on the web site mate, the link is on the page you'd have applied from.

Yep seen those was hoping someone knew best place to get a named practice cd , book or download?

Search through the step forward website, cannot remember where it is, but there are references to books which may help in this area. I think it's in te further questions section.

Re:tests.
I did some of the sample tests on the website. They send you an automated e-mail which lists books they recommend:

'In addition to the sample tests found on this website, these are some textbooks that you may find useful in your preparation, however please note that there are a wide range of available resources for purchase both in bookstores and online that may also assist you. Appropriate textbooks may also be obtained at no cost from your local library.

Title: How To Pass Selection Tests (5th edition 2011, 4th edition 2010 or 3rd edition 2005)
Author: Mike Byron & Sanjay Modha

Title: Preparing For Career Selection Tests: Numeracy and General Ability (3rd edition 2005)
Author: Vera Joosten

Title: Practise Now! How to Prepare For Recruitment and Selection Tests (2002)
Author: ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Press

Title: More Practise Now (2007)
Author:ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) Press.'

I haven't ordered any yet. But I think you can get them through Amazon.
On one of the threads was mention of a company which will coach you through all the tests, if you can find it.

in regards to the comment about 1500 applications some time ago, this is clearly not the case now, as they have extended the application deadline and removed the 7 year service bar.

In terms of the coaching website - it's: www.policeprep.com

good luck studying

Those who've applied can only hope!