I attended the medical last week and passed. The first test was done by a nurse who took my blood pressure and checked my eyesight, hearing, BMI, etc. If successful, then you can proceed with the physical test. Holding the shield for one minute, the grip test, the bleep test, and the agility test. Make sure you don’t drink any coffee before the exam! Your blood pressure would go so high! 😂
My fitness test is in one week. Only thing I’m worried about is the bleep test. I’ve had covid twice and the first one put me in hospital with covid pneumonia, still recovering from it as my lungs were really affected. Fingers crossed I can get it done on the day 🤞🏻
@@achabidi1239 I got to L4.4 before the feckin bleep went and my foot wasn’t on the line. Like an idiot I stopped - looked at my foot then everyone else was down the other end! I’m doing it again. Moral is, don’t let it in your head just keep running you have 3 warnings before you don’t finish it. I’d have passed it otherwise 🙄
@@Emily-tp1xf I don't actually know as I passed first time But keep been positive and push urself to the max U will have few chances on the bleep test just keep running Try counting the (laps)up down it does mentally help :)
@@mandontlie398 Don't forget the state pension age is now 67 so if you are in your 20's or 30's they are quite easy but in your 50's & 60's not so easy.
Wow they are strict so pretty much you got to keep on top of your fitness. I’ve had a trigger finger surgery on my right hand do you think this will hinder my grip test for the assessment?
Matt Harris hi Matt, I am in similar position, a week to prepare with not great fitness at moment having gone through back and foot issue for a year with physio needed, however if the tests are the same it looks ok. Apart from physical and role play, what else is done during the day pls as they've not given me any details at all
Can anyone help? I have two 15m audios. One, for LVL 1 it's a fast walk, 9 seconds per shuttle. For the second, it's much faster and about 6/7 seconds per shuttle. I blitz the first one and can't get to my target on the second. Need some guidance asap pleaseeee
Buddy, it was tough believe me, I am a runner and still found the Bleep test challenging. I passed but wasn't easy. I normally run 8-10K 5 days a week.
I have my medical & fitness mid May...I'm so pleased I've passed everything else! I am worried about the fitness, no matter how many videos you watch it's still the element of unknown
@Miss Jasmine Amber Hi Jasmine, they’re alright tbh don’t overthink or worry about the timer (depending on what stage your on) it is easier than you think. The role play was little awkward but you forget their actors and naturally flow. Hope this helps 😁
Hi. I cannot find an answer in a booklet/internet hence my question. During the bleep test, what if you reach the line well before the bleep. Is that a fail, too? I cannot find the best pace to be on time, I am always too soon during all five rounds. Being over 6ft doesn't help 🤣 any idea? Thanks
this is daft i dont think thry would of got a swett on my heart stsys at 60bpm even when i walk my 3 to 5 mile walk everyday it increases to 62 or 64 iff its hot but apart from that its same as normal i do not get out of breath and iff ive been running a ehile my heart beat will top 80bpm but thats me proper waen out running a good few miles in 1 go
Im worried about the grip strength, in scotland we have to hit 32kg with strong hand and 30 with less dominant hand. The bleep test is meant to be very very easy
@@IIxMURPHYxII oh brilliant if you dont mind once its done could you let me know whats involved. Can i ask what sort of questions were you asked in your interview.
I used to watch the prison staff start flapping when bleep tests were due especially the little fat ones out of shape 😂 I think it would be a good idea for all prison staff to take up weight training help twist those naughty cons up ,
It’s the easiest fitness test in world I joined in 2000 And back then it was all Ex army navy etc so we were naturally fit NoW days we have 20 year old flumps joining who can’t walk 1 mile For the record I am 50 and can reach level 11 on the bleep test Age has nothing to do with fitness Being fat does
I spent 32 years in the job.When I retired I was still fitter than half of the new staff. They also tended to be work shy, but then that's the modern generation.
@@Minecraftxxxgirl I am.doing mine in Feb. I've just realised I am on Merit which means you wait for a place after the assesment. I applied for a role that is available so thought I was on the Pass/Fail.. I dont quite get how it works. 🤔
When I joined in 1975, sat an easy exam, checked your eyes,pee for diabetes, interview and gave you the decision on the same day.
I attended the medical last week and passed. The first test was done by a nurse who took my blood pressure and checked my eyesight, hearing, BMI, etc. If successful, then you can proceed with the physical test. Holding the shield for one minute, the grip test, the bleep test, and the agility test.
Make sure you don’t drink any coffee before the exam! Your blood pressure would go so high! 😂
Did mine in December and passed, that bleep test is no joke
If you constantly run , won’t be a problem
Ive got 25 days to get fit enough for the bloody bleep test. Wish me luck haha
Its a health test. If u can’t pass it have a word with yourself
I've got 2 day 😫
Level 5 is fuck all pal u can walk that as a fast pace.personally I think it should be level 10 or more
Dylan Evans good luck , bit late lol
I hope you passed it I've got a few weeks now too
My fitness test is in one week. Only thing I’m worried about is the bleep test. I’ve had covid twice and the first one put me in hospital with covid pneumonia, still recovering from it as my lungs were really affected. Fingers crossed I can get it done on the day 🤞🏻
How did it go mate got mine next week !!
Was it hard haha its stressing me out thinking about it
@@achabidi1239 I got to L4.4 before the feckin bleep went and my foot wasn’t on the line. Like an idiot I stopped - looked at my foot then everyone else was down the other end! I’m doing it again. Moral is, don’t let it in your head just keep running you have 3 warnings before you don’t finish it. I’d have passed it otherwise 🙄
Do you know how many times you can FAIL before they say enough is enough in doing my fitness test on Thursday thanks
@@Emily-tp1xf I don't actually know as I passed first time
But keep been positive and push urself to the max
U will have few chances on the bleep test just keep running
Try counting the (laps)up down it does mentally help
:)
@@Emily-tp1xf you get three attempts before you are failed
It is pretty easy, but remember you will have to pass this every year you are in the prison service. If you don't pass you lose your job.
Really. I’ve seen some of these officers, they look awful.. these test are quite easy to perform..
@@mandontlie398 Don't forget the state pension age is now 67 so if you are in your 20's or 30's they are quite easy but in your 50's & 60's not so easy.
Wow they are strict so pretty much you got to keep on top of your fitness.
I’ve had a trigger finger surgery on my right hand do you think this will hinder my grip test for the assessment?
@@ZAK19857 To be honest the only part of the test that anyone ever fails is the bleep test. The rest of it is as easy as it looks.
I’m 63 I could do that easily.
Put training in? I have been given three days between applying and assessment date
Matt Harris did you pass? I have mine next week.... scary!
fitness test is very easy i passed that, role play a little harder i failed that by 1 point, retaking friday
I’ve been given one day haha
Matt Harris hi Matt, I am in similar position, a week to prepare with not great fitness at moment having gone through back and foot issue for a year with physio needed, however if the tests are the same it looks ok.
Apart from physical and role play, what else is done during the day pls as they've not given me any details at all
How did you get on Matt?
Fuckin hell that bleep test is well easy and people be stressing about it 😂
How half these prison officers are in the job i don't know .
Is the distance of the cones for the bleep still 15?
Can anyone help? I have two 15m audios. One, for LVL 1 it's a fast walk, 9 seconds per shuttle. For the second, it's much faster and about 6/7 seconds per shuttle. I blitz the first one and can't get to my target on the second. Need some guidance asap pleaseeee
I have my fitness test tomorrow. I pray I pass 🙏
Good luck
How did you go?
Update please!
I’d be shocked if my 81 year old nan couldn’t pass this level of fitness tests embarrassing even saying it’s a test😂
Buddy, it was tough believe me, I am a runner and still found the Bleep test challenging. I passed but wasn't easy. I normally run 8-10K 5 days a week.
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What a load of utter bollocks..!!!!
What's the difference between the prison guard fitness test and the police fitness test?
the police is much harder
@@TheSkullboy1996it’s actually the same. You can Google it:)
@@TheSkullboy1996no police is just the bleep test
Can anyone confirm this is up to date still? Seen a few people saying dyno test is out?
only 4 now: grip, shield,
bleep and agility
I have my medical & fitness mid May...I'm so pleased I've passed everything else! I am worried about the fitness, no matter how many videos you watch it's still the element of unknown
How did it go please did u pass ?
@Miss Jasmine Amber Hi Jasmine, they’re alright tbh don’t overthink or worry about the timer (depending on what stage your on) it is easier than you think. The role play was little awkward but you forget their actors and naturally flow. Hope this helps 😁
@@alexandracantelo595 so sorry to hear mate
U go again and you will
Smash it this time for sure
what are the requirements for medical test ?
grip test what happens if you don't get 25kg
try doing it when your 56, you'll think different then!!!!!!!!!
Hi. I cannot find an answer in a booklet/internet hence my question. During the bleep test, what if you reach the line well before the bleep. Is that a fail, too? I cannot find the best pace to be on time, I am always too soon during all five rounds. Being over 6ft doesn't help 🤣 any idea? Thanks
this is daft i dont think thry would of got a swett on my heart stsys at 60bpm even when i walk my 3 to 5 mile walk everyday it increases to 62 or 64 iff its hot but apart from that its same as normal i do not get out of breath and iff ive been running a ehile my heart beat will top 80bpm but thats me proper waen out running a good few miles in 1 go
No dyno test anymore I think...???
The bleep test is what scares me the most. Probably the one thing that would hold me back.
Im worried about the grip strength, in scotland we have to hit 32kg with strong hand and 30 with less dominant hand. The bleep test is meant to be very very easy
@@IIxMURPHYxII when do you have your assessment?. I still have to pass my interview thats tomorrow. After if it will be fitness test.
@@IIxMURPHYxII do you know how tbey actually test the grip?
@@movingup2118 I've passed everything. Only my medical and fitness test left. Got them next Monday and Tuesday
@@IIxMURPHYxII oh brilliant if you dont mind once its done could you let me know whats involved. Can i ask what sort of questions were you asked in your interview.
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Congratulations on your "Find Out About The Fitness Test That Prison Officer Candidates Complete At A RAD" inspirational thanks for sharing. 😎
How do you become an instructor?
I used to watch the prison staff start flapping when bleep tests were due especially the little fat ones out of shape 😂 I think it would be a good idea for all prison staff to take up weight training help twist those naughty cons up ,
It’s the easiest fitness test in world
I joined in 2000
And back then it was all
Ex army navy etc so we were naturally fit
NoW days we have 20 year old flumps joining who can’t walk 1 mile
For the record I am 50 and can reach level 11 on the bleep test
Age has nothing to do with fitness
Being fat does
The problem is carbs and high vegetable intake, the food pyramid has messed the new generations
I spent 32 years in the job.When I retired I was still fitter than half of the new staff. They also tended to be work shy, but then that's the modern generation.
I have my fitness and medical on 21st September. Best of luck for everyone going for there OAC / Fitness and medical assessments.
What time should you arrive there. Pretend mines at 1230 when should I go
How similar to that is the test you did pal? The video is 5 years old just wondered if anything was different when you did your test?
@@stetonge7633 it was basically the same except you don't the the push and pull machine thing
@@OttomanFilms. cheers pal
Anyone had their bleep test recently at Rugby Testing Centre?
How did it go?
I am very nervous as it was very short notice..5 days only...😮😮😢😢
is this still relevant?
Am so nervous and scared I will be having my fitness test in two weeks time
when did you pass oac? i passed mine feb 14th and still waiting
I don't think I could do that test it would be to hard for me😀💪
I think i could do all of them exept the one where u hold the shield
Embarrassing
I'm 85, looks easy to me.
You guys ever had a 300lb guy pass a test before?
As far as I know, you are weighed beforehand and if your bmi is higher than 35 you may not even get to the fitness test.
Any advice for the online assessment, my maths is not the best
dont worry about it. you just have to know how to count numbers and read time in 24 hours format
Mr Beans everywhere
Lee Mack?
Mines tomorrow I’m so worried 😦
How did you get on mate. 👍
Storm Blacklock I passed all my test but the bleep test, going back in 4 weeks to retake. I got to 4.2 out of 5.4
@@Minecraftxxxgirl oh that's good that you can go back soon and re- take it. Glad you did well on the rest of the assessment. 👍👍
@@Minecraftxxxgirl I am.doing mine in Feb. I've just realised I am on Merit which means you wait for a place after the assesment. I applied for a role that is available so thought I was on the Pass/Fail.. I dont quite get how it works. 🤔
Storm Blacklock yeah apparently most prisons are merits now mine is too, you applying for north or south prisons- I’ve applied to 3 in the North
Oh I remember them. Not screws thought they was all hard an clever.
I got mine tomorrow, hand grip test is the only thing I'm abit concerned on aha
@meisterhouse9747 aye second time round. Failed first time on blood pressure
Hi. Does the dyno test still exist? Got my test in 2 weeks :) Thanks!
Kimberley Davis Dyno is out, but shield and grip are still in
How did it go buddy?
Kim , do you work as a PO now ?
Who is here that has done an interview for the role of an OSG pls . I will like to connect and ask some questions pls 🙏
Me 🎉
Thanks I already had the interview in November, am only waiting on my checks now
@@danielkoroma6977 which prison you looking into working at?
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