Life with WAPOL anyone?
#91
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
I have just emailed them to seek clarification myself RE BTP prior service...
#92
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
To be fair i've been really impressed with WAPOL so far. They've been really helpful and responded to all of my emails within 24hrs of me sending them.
I sent my application off to WAPOL last Wednesday and had an email from them yesterday to confirm that it had been received. I then received another email a few hours later inviting me to testing.
I'm heading over to Australia in June for a week to complete the testing. Just need to book my flights and accommodation now and start putting in the time preparing for it all.
If anyone can shed any light on the testing process, in particular the interviews, that would be greatly appreciated.
I sent my application off to WAPOL last Wednesday and had an email from them yesterday to confirm that it had been received. I then received another email a few hours later inviting me to testing.
I'm heading over to Australia in June for a week to complete the testing. Just need to book my flights and accommodation now and start putting in the time preparing for it all.
If anyone can shed any light on the testing process, in particular the interviews, that would be greatly appreciated.
#93
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They have confirmed that BTP are NOT recognised... WTF?! That's ridiculous in this day and age...
#94
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Hello guys/girls
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
#95
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
Hello guys/girls
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
Give 100% to everything you do and you will get 100% back from the agency. If you think you can get away with anything less than that then you should probably not be taking the move. Are you a serving UK cop now? If so you are over half way there!
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
Hello guys/girls
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
Can anyone inform me how hard the training is in Aus.It seems strange i know maybe lack of confidence.Just a bit scared of jacking in this job over here (if accepted) and maybe not passing the training over there.As i heard the firearms pass rate has gone down to 40% in the UK. So the f/arms itself must be extremly hard.
Cheers
Firearms are not too difficult, you do simple tests from 2,4,6 & 8 metres. 3 rounds in 5 seconds within the "grey" human shape etc... They use plastic "dummy" grounds scattered throughout your live magazines so when you gun "Fails" you have to do a "Tap, roll, rack" to spit the dummy round out etc.
#97
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I don't think there are fitness requirements for transitional officers, or there wasn't a few years ago.
Firearms are not too difficult, you do simple tests from 2,4,6 & 8 metres. 3 rounds in 5 seconds within the "grey" human shape etc... They use plastic "dummy" grounds scattered throughout your live magazines so when you gun "Fails" you have to do a "Tap, roll, rack" to spit the dummy round out etc.
Firearms are not too difficult, you do simple tests from 2,4,6 & 8 metres. 3 rounds in 5 seconds within the "grey" human shape etc... They use plastic "dummy" grounds scattered throughout your live magazines so when you gun "Fails" you have to do a "Tap, roll, rack" to spit the dummy round out etc.
#98
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
As previously mentioned i'm heading out there in a few months for testing and have been told that international applicants need to reach the same standard as new recruits.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
#99
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My understanding of recent transitional recruits is that they have to meet fitness requirements to get in but do not do PT when they are here as they concentrate on the legal and firearms. There is now an interactive firing range (you can find it on youtube) which is like a huge xbox connect Maybe rack and tap before roll??
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As previously mentioned i'm heading out there in a few months for testing and have been told that international applicants need to reach the same standard as new recruits.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
#101
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
As previously mentioned i'm heading out there in a few months for testing and have been told that international applicants need to reach the same standard as new recruits.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
That's partly the reason why i've delayed it for a few months. I need time to build up my fitness so i can be confident i'll be able to reach level 10.1 on the beep test.
It shouldn't be too much of an issue with a bit of training but if i can go out there knowing i'll pass the fitness side of things then it ultimately means i'll be putting less pressure on myself and can concentrate more on preparing for the psychological testing and panel interview.
If anyone has any advice on where i might be able to find cheap(ish) accommodation for a week in June then that would be great.
#102
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
Can anyone shed any light on what type of visa they will actually sponsor as i understand some temporary PR visas don't entitle you to medicare, first home buyers grant etc...
Also, what are the costs involved in getting the visa?
I appreciate it is still very early in the process for me but i need to get an idea as to how much it's all likely to cost if i'm successful.
Also, what are the costs involved in getting the visa?
I appreciate it is still very early in the process for me but i need to get an idea as to how much it's all likely to cost if i'm successful.
#103
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
Can anyone shed any light on what type of visa they will actually sponsor as i understand some temporary PR visas don't entitle you to medicare, first home buyers grant etc...
Also, what are the costs involved in getting the visa?
I appreciate it is still very early in the process for me but i need to get an idea as to how much it's all likely to cost if i'm successful.
Also, what are the costs involved in getting the visa?
I appreciate it is still very early in the process for me but i need to get an idea as to how much it's all likely to cost if i'm successful.
#104
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
Hello
just a quick question re training.Does anyone know how testing is in training, i.e do you get an exam every week and do you do role plays.
Cheers
just a quick question re training.Does anyone know how testing is in training, i.e do you get an exam every week and do you do role plays.
Cheers
#105
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Re: Life with WAPOL anyone?
A basic 33 week recruit course, then yes, you will do exams and role plays along the way, with drill and PT thrown in. (not for the transitional courses- they don't have the time). No one wants you to fail and plenty of support is offered. It is a big leap coming to a new country, plenty have done it before you (me included), same worries but you adapt, the hardest part initially is the computer systems, even then you do become a dab hand after awhile!
Last edited by DM1432; Feb 27th 2013 at 6:41 am.