Police courses

brad_88 · Post by **brad_88** » Sun May 28, 2006 12:58 pm

Hey guys do any of yous know any courses like at tafe or something that could help to get in the police force. ive tried so many times emailing the police website but its the same bull shit all the time. cheers everyone

radiohead · Post by **radiohead** » Sun May 28, 2006 1:29 pm

Yep I know theres at least one course you can do at TAFE- Thornlie TAFE to be specific and maybe at other TAFE's also not sure.

Certificate I in Preparation for Public Sector Employment

My bro did this course, it goes for one semester and they basically train you up in all areas that you need to pass the exams, fitness test and things like getting your bronze medallion (swimming) etc.

Definitely gives you a head start when it comes to selection time compared to someone who hasn't done the course.

TheDoc · Post by **TheDoc** » Sun May 28, 2006 1:40 pm

ive done the course thru tafe and highly recommend it also look in the west australian in the training sections there is a few companys who run prep courses for the police

radiohead · Post by **radiohead** » Sun May 28, 2006 1:55 pm

Fozzy · Post by **Fozzy** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:15 pm

You dont have to do your bronze medallion anymore to get into the Job.

I only found out on friday myself..

Post by **vk6hgr** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:23 pm

Fozzy wrote:You dont have to do your bronze medallion anymore to get into the Job.

I only found out on friday myself..

Would probably still be a good idea...?

radiohead · Post by **radiohead** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:51 pm

Really?
Cool that would cut a heap out of the course then.
Thats what put me off.. and all the exercising they have to do.

brad_88 · Post by **brad_88** » Sun May 28, 2006 3:45 pm

shit yeh cheers for that guys.

hitman · Post by **hitman** » Sun May 28, 2006 4:26 pm

The guys on the job that I know all say these courses are worthless and you should stay clear of them.

I've never done it so I can't comment myself. Apparently alot of them actually teach your the wrong things and generally give you incorrect ideas of what the Police force is like.

madmikey · Post by **madmikey** » Sun May 28, 2006 10:54 pm

hey brad, I've got a few freinds that have applied, and as long as you can pass the fitness test (they will give you info on what is required to pass this) and have senior first aid, and do lie in the application (make sure you put everything in it... check traffic infringements befor you finish app) i know a couple of freinds that got knocked back because the forgot to put one minor traffic fine down. Knowing you, you shouldn't have to much of a problem though.

You could also try visiting police recruitment in the city.

Fozzy · Post by **Fozzy** » Sun May 28, 2006 11:29 pm

madmikey wrote:hey brad, I've got a few freinds that have applied, and as long as you can pass the fitness test (they will give you info on what is required to pass this) and have senior first aid, and do lie in the application (make sure you put everything in it... check traffic infringements befor you finish app) i know a couple of freinds that got knocked back because the forgot to put one minor traffic fine down. Knowing you, you shouldn't have to much of a problem though.

You could also try visiting police recruitment in the city.

Police Recruitment is NO LONGER in the city. Everything to do with recruiting is now based at Joondalup Police Academy

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Mon May 29, 2006 12:11 am

From memory Edith Cowan offer some Police service degree/diploma

dazla · Post by **dazla** » Mon May 29, 2006 12:24 am

I would suggest Paragon Corporate Training, they have all the info you need that will help you get into the job.

www.paragontraining.com.au

One thing about fitness, dont think about how fit you have to be to get in, think about if you fit enough to chase and tackle baddies. Are you fit enough to back up your partner when she is in a headlock on the floor at a domestic.

Coppers need to be fit for duty, end of story.

Good luck

Fozzy · Post by **Fozzy** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:37 am

Also work on your situps. Its the first thing you need to pass as part of the Physical assesment. If you fail it you get told to piss off and come back when your fit.

I was at the academy on friday speaking with the senior Physical training Instructor he said " It is the most common thing people fail"

Scott

radiohead · Post by **radiohead** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:45 am

madmikey wrote:hey brad, I've got a few freinds that have applied, and as long as you can pass the fitness test (they will give you info on what is required to pass this) and have senior first aid, and do lie in the application (make sure you put everything in it... check traffic infringements befor you finish app) i know a couple of freinds that got knocked back because the forgot to put one minor traffic fine down. Knowing you, you shouldn't have to much of a problem though.

You could also try visiting police recruitment in the city.

Does that make sense?