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[asayer]

Some more advice for you guys and girls, make sure on the lawful handling you do the actual test too. There are two different programs on NCLAT, one is the learning package on lawful handling, the other is the test, you have to complete both, and have to get 100% on the actual test, took me about 4 attempts, its 10 questions and they change after every attempt. We all got made to do it again at the end of training to prove we could do it, took most of us quite a while. However if you all complete the actual test and get 100% they may not make you all do it again. Our group only had to because only about 3 people did the test, everyone else thought the other package with the knowledge check questions was all we had to do!!

Hope all of your training is going well, I am out for my first shift tomorrow night!!!!!


Ash

[PCW]

i've just finished off all my stuff aswell but, my lovely yellow folder has given way collapsing at all possible points, looks like a trip to staples for a folder and all the other stuff we have to get for the first day.

anyone know anything about boots? do we need them for friday or will we be advised on the day



how did your first shift go Asayer? hope it went well



PCW

[Nicky01]

Bex where did you find it? All I have printed off is the activity progress detail, is there something else?

Nicky

Hey hey kiddos! So im really busy at work today (NOT) and decided to finish off all my loose ends... i.e. printing off said certificate for lawful handling of info! Now, am i being really thick and this certificate thingy is staring me in the face orrrr is it just that learning transcript thingy you've printed off which shows the 100% complete status, if so then cool beans! ???

Bex


OK so i found it...!!! any chance of that miniature button being slightly smaller??!! i'll remember my microscope next time i print it!!

[RebeccaClaire]

Bex where did you find it? All I have printed off is the activity progress detail, is there something else?

Nicky

Hey Nicky,

Thats all i printed off too but then i think it was rob said something about the certificate on here and i vaguely remember that donna talking about printing certificates so i figured i should print it off anyway.

Once you have completed the handling of info assessment you should be able to print off the certificate as proof to say you got 100%. I (EVENTUALLY) found it...If you click on learn in the top tool bar, and then click on training schedule a new screen will pop up (mine at the moment just shows the IL4SC student materials). Then you should see a drop down menu near the top right corner, if you click that and go to completed activities you should see a list of stuff you have done and the assessment will be there. Click on the assessment one and it should come up with the assessment you did, when you completed it, and what score you get. Then there is a tiny button under the 'attempt history' section that looks like a certificate. That button will bring up the certificate and you can then print it from there!!! Not the easiest to find but hopefully you'll fingure it out.

Bex

i've just finished off all my stuff aswell but, my lovely yellow folder has given way collapsing at all possible points, looks like a trip to staples for a folder and all the other stuff we have to get for the first day.

anyone know anything about boots? do we need them for friday or will we be advised on the day



how did your first shift go Asayer? hope it went well



PCW

I thought Barrie said we would be advised on which ones to get this coming weekend? I havent got mine so im hoping thats the case because i dont have time to go shopping now!!! Anyone else have theirs???!!!

Bex

[PCW]

I thought Barrie said we would be advised on which ones to get this coming weekend? I havent got mine so im hoping thats the case because i dont have time to go shopping now!!! Anyone else have theirs???!!!

Bex

yeh thats what i thought he said but i wasn't sure see you friday


Carl

[Nicky01]

Thanks Bex, I managed to find it!

I havn't got my boots yet either, I'm sure Barry said we wouldn't need them this weekend and he would tell us which ones to get.

Nicky.

Hey Nicky,

Thats all i printed off too but then i think it was rob said something about the certificate on here and i vaguely remember that donna talking about printing certificates so i figured i should print it off anyway.

Once you have completed the handling of info assessment you should be able to print off the certificate as proof to say you got 100%. I (EVENTUALLY) found it...If you click on learn in the top tool bar, and then click on training schedule a new screen will pop up (mine at the moment just shows the IL4SC student materials). Then you should see a drop down menu near the top right corner, if you click that and go to completed activities you should see a list of stuff you have done and the assessment will be there. Click on the assessment one and it should come up with the assessment you did, when you completed it, and what score you get. Then there is a tiny button under the 'attempt history' section that looks like a certificate. That button will bring up the certificate and you can then print it from there!!! Not the easiest to find but hopefully you'll fingure it out.

Bex





I thought Barrie said we would be advised on which ones to get this coming weekend? I havent got mine so im hoping thats the case because i dont have time to go shopping now!!! Anyone else have theirs???!!!

Bex

[Five StarGenrob]

Morning all,

Can't believe we start our training tomorrow night - where has the time gone?!!! I haven't got any boots either yet as I am sure we don't need them this weekend and I was unsure if they have to be steel toecapped or just normal boots, done a bit of looking around various shops and pricing them up, just out of intrest. I was going to ask tomorrow night unless anybody on here remembers? Also I just need to print off the training record to show I have completed the online modules and not just the test and add that sheet to the mountain of paperwork I will be bringing tomorrow!!

Don't think we need to bring anything else tomorrow as I am assuming we get our uniform, books, ID cards and anything else tomorrow before the weekend of training starts?

See you all tomorrow and best of luck to everyone,

Rob

[Jonno]

Hi,

Regarding boots, definitley NOT steel toe caps. Dont go spending a fortune on boots
1) Because you dont know if you will stick it, sorry to be pessimistic
2)You only get £50 allowance
3) You can always get a better pair, once you get out on duty.

Magnums are usually a good bet for starting off with, take a look at Patrol Store .com. Personally I got a pair from Sports Direct and they are well comfy and only cost £40

Good luck and enjoy the course

[sipin]

Good luck for tomorrow,

Hi,

Regarding boots, definitley NOT steel toe caps. Dont go spending a fortune on boots
1) Because you dont know if you will stick it, sorry to be pessimistic
2)You only get £50 allowance
3) You can always get a better pair, once you get out on duty.

Magnums are usually a good bet for starting off with, take a look at Patrol Store .com. Personally I got a pair from Sports Direct and they are well comfy and only cost £40

Good luck and enjoy the course

Jonno has given you good advice above, it does not matter how much you spend on boots you will only be able to claim back £50

My advice would be get boots that fit and are comfortable,

Tomorrow night Barry will give you a photocopy handout with an example of what boots are available, take your time to ensure you get a pair that fit you correctly because you are very likely be standing in them for many hours.
But if you don't like boots you don't have to have them, you can always use plain black shoes (not that I would)

[KiftyGTI6]

Good luck with training everyone,

I am sure you will enjoy it. Great advice above regarding boots, I think one major thing to look for when buying boots is for them to be waterproof. (Steel toe caps is a no, no)

I wonder who will have the pleasure of staying at the Firs for the first weekend, this was Jonno's second home, he always stayed there ha ha.


Kifty

Edited by KiftyGTI6, 25 November 2011 - 09:31 AM.

[SierraAlphaMike]

Hi Everyone,

Nine Hours time

Hope everyones ok, looking forward to this.


See you soon.
Sam

[Five StarGenrob]

Cheers Jonno, Sipin and KiftyGT16 for the advice regarding boots - have given you +1 each for the helpful advice. I also have taken everything you have said on board and will bear that in mind when trying on various boots from different shops.

We will find out tonight who get the Firs and report back to you after the first weekend. Can't wait to get started - roll on 18:00!!!!

All the best,

Rob

[asayer]

Check out black as well for boots, they have a sale on at the moment and some are closing down so even more bargains to be had!!

Good luck to everyone tonight, and watch out for ghosts in the church cottage, its on a par with the firs!!!


Have fun!

Ash

( First shift was great!)

[PCW]

Good luck with training everyone,


I wonder who will have the pleasure of staying at the Firs for the first weekend, this was Jonno's second home, he always stayed there ha ha.


Kifty

ah the Firs, i was one of he lucky people to be staying there, what a luxury accomodation it is

Check out black as well for boots, they have a sale on at the moment and some are closing down so even more bargains to be had!!

Good luck to everyone tonight, and watch out for ghosts in the church cottage, its on a par with the firs!!!


Have fun!

Ash

( First shift was great!)

thanks for the advice, training was alright, though its a fair bit to take in

[KiftyGTI6]

Ha ha PCW you have met the Firs, lovely 5* accommodation isn't it.

It is a lot to take in isn't it, but you will get there, remember 'Knowledge is power' you are going to here that a lot over your period of training ha ha.

Kifty

[Jonno]

Ha ha PCW you have met the Firs, lovely 5* accommodation isn't it.

It is a lot to take in isn't it, but you will get there, remember 'Knowledge is power' you are going to here that a lot over your period of training ha ha.

Kifty

The Firs (sends cold shivver down spine) BTW there's a BBQ in the shed and some charcoal , another group left there.

[PCW]

The Firs (sends cold shivver down spine) BTW there's a BBQ in the shed and some charcoal , another group left there.

Has been removed and a sander + wet floor signs have replaced it.
Oh by the way did anyone leave a cup of milk in the fridge, I think you may have forgotten it

[Five StarGenrob]

I had the pleasure of the Church Cottage (top room-really nice), after wandering around the site for 30mins trying to locate my room, swear it was some sort of police observation/think outside the box initial test!!! Didn’t see or hear any ghosts but the trainers did mention it was haunted so maybe next time unless I am unlucky and get the 5 stars accommodation at the Fir’s. In which case, I am packing a tent and bringing it with me!!!

Check out black as well for boots, they have a sale on at the moment and some are closing down so even more bargains to be had!!

Good luck to everyone tonight, and watch out for ghosts in the church cottage, its on a par with the firs!!!


Have fun!

Ash

( First shift was great!)

[Jonno]

Has been removed and a sander + wet floor signs have replaced it.
Oh by the way did anyone leave a cup of milk in the fridge, I think you may have forgotten it

I was saving that! You havent chucked it have you? It was part of an experiment. Did any of you go to the club?

[SierraAlphaMike]

Hi Peeps

Wow what a brill weekend what luxury accomodation or Rustic accomodation i will say weekend was brill and saturday night almost everyone went to the club and had a laugh and a nice night, although I was one of few to drink pepsi lol,

Hows everyone doing and peeps on the previous course?


All the Best
Sam

[KiftyGTI6]

Yeah that was Jonno's sour cream for xmas ha ha.

The cottage, I am 6ft 5 and all I did was walk around bent over, spiders coming out the holes in the wall. At least you got the new flat screen TV's, they only came three quarters of the way through training.

Jonno, I miss the club mate, on the weekends memories hey

Kifty

Yeah that was Jonno's sour cream for xmas ha ha.

The cottage, I am 6ft 5 and all I did was walk around bent over, spiders coming out the holes in the wall. At least you got the new flat screen TV's, they only came three quarters of the way through training.

Jonno, I miss the club mate on the weekends memories hey
Kifty

[Five StarGenrob]

I will remember not to use the cup of milk in the fridge for my morning cup of tea then if I happen to get the Firs next weekend!!! I am 6ft 1 and spent most of the weekend in the cottage more or less crouched over trying not to bang my head so I know how you feel Kifty,did have a wasp appear as if by magic in my room during the course of the weekend, no spiders tho. As a group we spent more or less the whole weekend in the club, very nice however I think our attempts at turning it in to a casino, by playing 21 (blackjack) and betting pennies didn't appear to go down well with the very nice bar lady For which we are very sorry

Roll on tonight session.

R




[quote name='KiftyGTI6' timestamp='1322501725' post='2156907']
Yeah that was Jonno's sour cream for xmas ha ha.

The cottage, I am 6ft 5 and all I did was walk around bent over, spiders coming out the holes in the wall. At least you got the new flat screen TV's, they only came three quarters of the way through training.

Jonno, I miss the club mate, on the weekends memories hey

Kifty

[Jonno]

I wouldn't get on the wrong side of Sonia, and yes Kift I do miss the club. However even better times to come lol

[PCW]

wow just been reading back and it seems so long ago that we even started this post, and now it's all over and we're all out on the streets