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[stuart93]

Just been told by CNC that I have to come down the day before my assessment centre for the CNC in Ryton to do my fitness test and firearms assessment. I was wondering if anyone knew if these tests are conducted within the NPIA building itself or elsewhere? I'm coming over from Belfast and alas don't know Coventry well at all!


Cheers

[MikeBrum]

All on site, you can get directions from security, you will be told!

[stuart93]

Thanks. Just wasn't sure if the fitness test was there or in the leisure centre up the road. I just need to know these things so I can plan my itinerary well in advance. What does the firearms part consist of at NPIA Ryton?

[ActivistApp]

It's very tempting to park in the car width bays marked MC - but don't do it, security get a sense of humour failure when you rap your explanation to them....

[stuart93]

Haha I'll bear that in mind! Cheers for clearing it up. On the phone the recruitment office said they didn't know where these tests would be held! Had to call them and see if I could get another date as I've already booked my flight. Turns out I can but they have no idea when the next fitness/firearms assessments will be :O so just goin to go for it and pay the extra costs. Anyone know what the firearms assessments consists of?

[Drummerja]

Starting week 16th July? I'll see you there then ha. It won't be a firearms test, and if it was, I reckon it would be a simulation to see what you act like with a firearm (even though it's plastic ha). That, or it will be psychological exams, dexterity and coordination etc. could really tell you as Im trying to find our too!! I can't imagine they would just give you a gun and say "shoot that target" and mark it out of 10. The majority of people will of never fired a gun before.

Not booked a day yet. Need to get my rota from work first

[MaidinWales]

Just been told by CNC that I have to come down the day before my assessment centre for the CNC in Ryton to do my fitness test and firearms assessment. I was wondering if anyone knew if these tests are conducted within the NPIA building itself or elsewhere? I'm coming over from Belfast and alas don't know Coventry well at all!


Cheers

Ring CNC HR and check again and then ring and check again!! I've just attended the assessment centre at Ryton, beginning of June. I was told F&F same day and was given the choice of which in the morning and which in the afternoon. I chose assessment in the morning and F&F in the afternoon. Then I heard a few people had been told the same and then the F&F was cancelled. I e mailed HR but didn't get a reply. So I went to Ryton not knowing. Others there who were CNC had also had the F&F cancelled, some at the very last minute. I asked the NPIA rep if he knew anything and he said to assume it had been cancelled if there was no-one from CNC there to meet us. He also suggested to go down the road and check at the sports hall too just incase. I did that after my assessment and although they do hold the F&F there it wasn't happening that day. I've been told now that the F&F assessments will be starting the week beginning 9th July. However, the information download I received prior to the assessment says middle to end of July. If you received the same information sheet with all the downloads it says F&F will take place in Culham, CNC HQ, Oxfordshire. Soooooooooo confusing!!
Good luck!

[Drummerja]

Mines in oxfordshire, but starting week the 16th July.

[stuart93]

I was told to wait for the email confirming all the details of the layout of the days/locations. If its in oxfordshire for the F and F i dont think i can go, im coming from belfast! already booked into a b and b near ryton. mines 30-31st july. 30th for F and F and 31st for assessment day. the girl from HR said that it will all take place in coventry, so heres hoping! Drummerja i probably wont see u as im a week later, so good luck on ur assessments!

[stuart93]

The first email I got also said that the next set of assessment days are week commencing 30th july, so that must just be for ryton if yours is in oxfordshire. tried to ring the recruitment team but no answer, are they closed on mondays?

[stuart93]

just got through. definitely all in coventry. may not be at npia ryton but wont be far away. have heard that they use the sport centre up the road from the place. now i can relax!

best of luck to all who are going for CNC assessments and indeed any other force

[Drummerja]

Just spoke to them today, was trying to book on a fitness test and firearms but they said they are waiting on a venue before they can book people on. God knows what's happening!!

[stuart93]

Is urs definitely week beginning 16th? cos they told me that people who are going on that week will be in oxfordshire, but they've paired up with NPIA for the ones at the end of july. they said they send emails out 2 weeks before the assessment date, so we should have all details within 2 weeks!

for Ryton it may be on site or in the sports complex up the road, but they assured me that the venues will be close by. good job as i dont fancy getting taxis everywhere!

[Drummerja]

Yeah mine will be in Oxfordshire. Think it's a 2 n a half hour drive -___- they bette hurry up though, it's one day away from literally being two weeks away... Ha

[stuart93]

hopefully they will. if not give them a call at the end of the week and say to them. hope all goes well!

[Drummerja]

Yeah same to you pal.

[Drummerja]

June 16th fitness and firearms is in......

SURREY. NIce 450 mile round trip for me then!

[stuart93]

Aw mate! That sucks! Where you coming from? Just got all my details today too. 30th July fitness/firearms in Coventry at Sportplex Centre. Did you get all those vetting forms and stuff too?

[Drummerja]

I wonder why everyone else's fitness and firearms has all been in coventry and mine in surrey!

I got the vetting forms etc when I applied, but they also sent them again when they sent me my fitness confirmation email.

Coming from the north west, Manchester pal

[stuart93]

Manchester, should have known cos of ur profile badge! haha i have no idea. they told me over the phone that they have teamed up with NPIA only for the assessments at the end of july, but the rest are not conducted by NPIA for some reason. yea im just after filling in that form as well as a uniform size sheet, bank sheet and declaration. must be looking for recruits to start fairly soon if they are doing all this admin now!

[Drummerja]

I hope so! I really do. But I don't know where for. I've a friend who is CNC at Sellafield who says loads are leaving and its over time galor at the moment. However, wether or not there are posts availiable... Who knows. I know a lot have asked for Hunterston, as there was an email in circulation that the next lot of training for primarily for this site.
Let us know if you get an offer and where for. Interesting to know where people are up to. I've had my application in since April last year!

[stuart93]

I had mine in for Dounreay, but im not fussy where im sent if i get through. yea ive had mine in since august last year! just gotta read over interview stuff and role play stuff now. good luck with ur A/C!

[Drummerja]

How come your going back over your interview stuff and that?

[stuart93]

well you gotta prepare for it, im just looking over my responses im going to give and the welcome pack i got by email

[Drummerja]

Ohhh so you haven't done your assessment centre yet? That would explain it. I just got my results from it though the door. Think I need to brush up on my written!! Still passed. Chuffed I got all A's in my oral communication! Remember to nail your diversity. One D and you've failed the whole thing, didn't know that!! Best of luck. They were a nice bunch at Ryton. I was in Morrisons cafe for 2 hours preparing, it's only a 10 min drive from the centre. Just good to have somewhere I could relax, study and have a brew before the assessment centre. Recommend!