Congratulations to our extraordinary member Wendell, whom has received the honor of Valedictorian at Ontario Police College (OPC - Hamilton Police Service) this past graduating class! You can watch his speech here!
Wendell participated in our Comprehensive Training Course (PATI, WCT, BPAD, PREP) and the TRP Fitness Test and Interview Training Day at Mohawk College among other endeavors.
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/9dc011a125f36120819905ca9ebcb8d9/video/3637202
Congrats again and it has been a pleasure to work with you, all the best – Chris and the TRP Team!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
TRP - Mohawk College Launch the Complete In-Class Training Day!
TRP in partnership with Mohawk College, professional educators from the policing field and Certified Personal Trainers bring to you the exclusive Complete Training Day, open to all TRP Members and public. This is a recommended addition to the TRP Comprehensive Training Course and is an IN CLASS Training Day. This course is considered an essential for all Police Candidates in Ontario!
This is a MULTI-MODULE 8-Hour 1 Day In Class Course. Attend all or choose only the modules you require. Space is filling fast - only 25 places available, register now and learn more at:
http://www.testreadypro.com/OntarioPATI.aspx
NEXT CLASS IS: MARCH 23, 2009
This is a MULTI-MODULE 8-Hour 1 Day In Class Course. Attend all or choose only the modules you require. Space is filling fast - only 25 places available, register now and learn more at:
http://www.testreadypro.com/OntarioPATI.aspx
NEXT CLASS IS: MARCH 23, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TRP Launches Paramedic/AEMCA Course!
Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) + Employment Written Entry Exam and Recruitment Preparation is now available!
An Ontario paramedic, of any level, must hold Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) qualifications or training and qualifications recognized as equivalent.
We provide you with on-line practice AEMCA style and Employment (Recruitment) Written Entry Exams as required provincially and by regional EMS Services. Written by Licensed professionals, these tests are timed and scored instantly so you can discover potential areas of improvement while gaining the confidence of testing under timed conditions, plus learn essential fitness and interview skills. Visit: http://www.testreadypro.com/Paramedic-aemca.aspx for details!
An Ontario paramedic, of any level, must hold Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) qualifications or training and qualifications recognized as equivalent.
We provide you with on-line practice AEMCA style and Employment (Recruitment) Written Entry Exams as required provincially and by regional EMS Services. Written by Licensed professionals, these tests are timed and scored instantly so you can discover potential areas of improvement while gaining the confidence of testing under timed conditions, plus learn essential fitness and interview skills. Visit: http://www.testreadypro.com/Paramedic-aemca.aspx for details!
Congratulations for 2008 & the Best in 2009!
What a successful year for TRP and more importantly to our many members hired throughout the country from Fire Service(s) through Security to the RCMP and various Police Services, so congratulations again!
Some of our highlights were being featured on (CHCH Morning News featuring Professional PATI Test, WCT, BPAD, PREP, Interview & Application Preparation for Police Candidates) which expanded our reach as well as brought more awareness to our service offering.
A pivotal stepping stone in our growth was fostering and developing a leading relationship with Mohawk College, who shares our passion for continuous improvement and is dedicated to ensuring a greater opportunity for success for everyone involved!
Celebrating our highest recruitment year we continue to raise the bar and set the standards of excellence for our industry.
Beyond this success lies a concern for me. Many candidates continue to get caught up in trying to choose the best recruitment preparation product available. So I would like to shed some light on this situation. But first, and most importantly it is NOT about the number of tests! It never has been. It is about a learning process we walk each of you through – it is truly an integrated approach; building essential skills for each and every stage of the recruitment process. Each component of our training program is designed for a reason, to help you build the skills and competencies – even offering you the opportunity to receive in-person tutoring from fitness through interview and application development from some of the most respected people in the industry.
While all of the other services, some now attempting to duplicate our proprietary testing system while others even go as far as to try and confuse candidates by copying branding, are all focused on one thing – selling product with no real life learning process, focusing on the number of tests they offer and so forth. TRP cannot be grouped with these services, our professionally designed learning materials including our living Recruitment Pro Course Book (PDF), testing environment, access to professional services, and a lifetime membership is truly an integrated approach that results in a real-life competitive advantage and ultimately success. I guess the old adage of “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” rings true in this case. Don’t be fooled, do your home work and – Be Test Ready – Be Life Ready…….. Chris Bedwell – All The Best in 2009!
You can read the first issue of TRP’s “Dispatch”!
Some of our highlights were being featured on (CHCH Morning News featuring Professional PATI Test, WCT, BPAD, PREP, Interview & Application Preparation for Police Candidates) which expanded our reach as well as brought more awareness to our service offering.
A pivotal stepping stone in our growth was fostering and developing a leading relationship with Mohawk College, who shares our passion for continuous improvement and is dedicated to ensuring a greater opportunity for success for everyone involved!
Celebrating our highest recruitment year we continue to raise the bar and set the standards of excellence for our industry.
Beyond this success lies a concern for me. Many candidates continue to get caught up in trying to choose the best recruitment preparation product available. So I would like to shed some light on this situation. But first, and most importantly it is NOT about the number of tests! It never has been. It is about a learning process we walk each of you through – it is truly an integrated approach; building essential skills for each and every stage of the recruitment process. Each component of our training program is designed for a reason, to help you build the skills and competencies – even offering you the opportunity to receive in-person tutoring from fitness through interview and application development from some of the most respected people in the industry.
While all of the other services, some now attempting to duplicate our proprietary testing system while others even go as far as to try and confuse candidates by copying branding, are all focused on one thing – selling product with no real life learning process, focusing on the number of tests they offer and so forth. TRP cannot be grouped with these services, our professionally designed learning materials including our living Recruitment Pro Course Book (PDF), testing environment, access to professional services, and a lifetime membership is truly an integrated approach that results in a real-life competitive advantage and ultimately success. I guess the old adage of “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” rings true in this case. Don’t be fooled, do your home work and – Be Test Ready – Be Life Ready…….. Chris Bedwell – All The Best in 2009!
You can read the first issue of TRP’s “Dispatch”!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Attention All Police Foundation Students.
To any students who have as of yet to purchase their subscription, get to it! This subscription can be written off just like the expense of your books if you're a Mohawk College Student as the membership is a requirement of your program. Also, you will be tested using the Test Ready Pro website, not on a in class scantron or pencil/paper test. You will do the PATI electronically, it will be automatically graded by TestReadyPro and the marks will be forwarded to your teachers.
Why is this important or do you really need it? It's important because this is not just a portion of your grades but is a test you will need to be prepared for in the near future regardless of whether your career path takes you into corrections, special constable work, border services or police constable work you need this skill set.
When I first started preparing for my police exams I went to every source I could, asked anyone who could give me some insight and sought out as many resources as possible from forums, magazine articles and even reading through the ministry of community safety and correctional services web site. I was in a difficult spot because I had the Officer Exam book and didn't if know it was enough, luckily I found TestReadyPro and discovered it wasn't enough. You're being saved all that time and aggrivation. You know that this is the right material to help you study and ace your exams.
Trust me, this isn't a sales pitch. For some colleges like Mohawk College a membership to TestReadyPro is mandatory, with that being said you can write it off with your other education expenses: tuition, books etc. but I'm telling you, if you want the most comprehensive training for all portions of your upcoming exams sign-up!
Why is this important or do you really need it? It's important because this is not just a portion of your grades but is a test you will need to be prepared for in the near future regardless of whether your career path takes you into corrections, special constable work, border services or police constable work you need this skill set.
When I first started preparing for my police exams I went to every source I could, asked anyone who could give me some insight and sought out as many resources as possible from forums, magazine articles and even reading through the ministry of community safety and correctional services web site. I was in a difficult spot because I had the Officer Exam book and didn't if know it was enough, luckily I found TestReadyPro and discovered it wasn't enough. You're being saved all that time and aggrivation. You know that this is the right material to help you study and ace your exams.
Trust me, this isn't a sales pitch. For some colleges like Mohawk College a membership to TestReadyPro is mandatory, with that being said you can write it off with your other education expenses: tuition, books etc. but I'm telling you, if you want the most comprehensive training for all portions of your upcoming exams sign-up!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)
The GATB or General Aptitude Test Battery is used for Special Constables. It's different from the PATI but tests similar skills and capabilities for instance mathematical and mapping skills you will find very similar. Understand though that the GATB is not a test where you sit down and write one long test. Instead, it is a series of many short tests. There are eight pencil and paper, written tests. These tests are done individually and at a quick pace, six minutes is alotted to write each test. These tests There are four tests which require equipment. Just like the PATI it's important to pace yourself and work quickly. I recommend flash card training for those who have a hard time doing math equations in their head, blank scrap paper will be provided but again answering as many questions as you possibly can before your six minute time limit is up is imperative. Spatial reasoning seems to be a surprisingly difficult area along with mapping. TestReadyPro offers GATB preparation material presented just like the PATI material. Although I feel anyone scoring high passes on the PATI (80%+) shouldn't have a difficult time with the GATB, if you can afford it I still recommend using the GATB specific study questions as there are some interesting questions that require logic. You can find the GATB information on TestReadyPro's website here: TestReadyPro GATB
Lets take a look at some of the example questions I found on Applicant Testing Service:
1) Add (+) 397
265 a) 652 b) 662 c) 762 d) 562
The correct answer is 662, therefore on the answer sheet the letter b) would be selected.
2) Which two words have the same meaning? a) fast b) bright c) speedy d) long
The correct answer is fast and speedy, therefore on the answer sheet the letter combination a)-c) would be selected.
3) Which two words have the opposite meaning? a) portly b) tall c) short d) erect
The correct answer is tall and short, therefore on the answer sheet the letter combination b)-c) would be selected.
4) Identify which pairs of names are the same “S” and which pairs are different “D”.
Bradley T. Williams …… Bradly T. Williams
N.N. Somerhouse …… N.N. Somerhouse
Sara P. Smith Co. …… Sara B. Smith Co.
The first pair is different, the second pair is the same, and the third pair is different, therefore the correct answer sequence on the answer sheet
would be D, S and D.
You can find those and more here: Applicant Testing Service Sample GATB
Lets take a look at some of the example questions I found on Applicant Testing Service:
1) Add (+) 397
265 a) 652 b) 662 c) 762 d) 562
The correct answer is 662, therefore on the answer sheet the letter b) would be selected.
2) Which two words have the same meaning? a) fast b) bright c) speedy d) long
The correct answer is fast and speedy, therefore on the answer sheet the letter combination a)-c) would be selected.
3) Which two words have the opposite meaning? a) portly b) tall c) short d) erect
The correct answer is tall and short, therefore on the answer sheet the letter combination b)-c) would be selected.
4) Identify which pairs of names are the same “S” and which pairs are different “D”.
Bradley T. Williams …… Bradly T. Williams
N.N. Somerhouse …… N.N. Somerhouse
Sara P. Smith Co. …… Sara B. Smith Co.
The first pair is different, the second pair is the same, and the third pair is different, therefore the correct answer sequence on the answer sheet
would be D, S and D.
You can find those and more here: Applicant Testing Service Sample GATB
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
..this isn't what I planned for...
I've received some emails, personal messages and had conversations with police applicants and police hopefuls this past week. Many people have the bug for policing but are having issues whether they've failed interviews or aren't sure if policing is right for them. I know what you're going through, getting involved with a career like this is a process, there are numerous tests and interviews throughout this process and I assure you, if you haven't experienced it already, you will go through a range of emotions and have to deal with the dynamic of your personal life, going to school full-time, working, family, some families are very supportive, others may not be. Life has its many twists and turns. No big surprise. What happens when you push for this career in policing and one of those turns creates a big bump that you can't seem to get over?
Lets do a little case study; you get the bug for policing, the calling. You start with either an ad on the back of a bus, on the television or in a newspaper, maybe you even saw one of those RCMP ads on Hotmail. Alternatively, you could be one of those who always knew this is what you wanted to do. You start to investigate the career a little further, visit websites start asking around or maybe you enroll in a full-time college program like Police Foundations to see if policing is right for you. You may even find yourself here, studying with TestReadyPro, reading my blog and networking with people but for some unforseen reason either you fail an interview, perhaps you do pass all your interviews but you're not a competitive enough applicant or maybe you flat out just can not get to stage 6.5 on the shuttle run. What do you do? Everything seems and quite dismal. The truth is, this is not the end of the line. Policing and law enforcement has so many different facets that is should be nearly impossible for anyone who has a genuine interest in policing/law enforcement who is either having a tough time getting hired with a service or is not sure if being a Police Constable is right for them can find a career of some sort. From my minimal amount of research and conversations I've compiled a short list that I will discuss this week and for next weeks blog. The jobs are as follows:
Correctional Officers are in demand both provincially and federally. Correctional Officers are not just responsible for maintaining order within correctional facilities but also have a variety of units including medical and tactical training.
Special Constables. The role of a Special Constable can be as unique as they city you're deployed in. Whether it be prisoner escort/transportation, court security, court liason, provincial firearms officer and jobs working as Peace Officers or as transportation enforcement specialists for instance riding the TTC or other major transportation venues and ensuring the safety of passengers. Special Constables are also being enlisted for positions working security on university campuses as sworn members have more powers of arrest, still a limited role in law enforcement but substantially than a security guard.
Border Services Officer. Much like being a Special Constable, the Canadian Border Services offer many different positions involved with Canadas national security, controlling our borders.
Nuclear Security. Law enforcement is one of Canadas fastest growing industries. Nuclear safety is a national priority, just as Corrections Officers have opportunities to serve in exciting tactical response teams, so do nuclear security officers.
Any of this sound interesting to you? Get on the forum and discuss it. Next week I'll outline some of these career directions and how to get the ball rolling on them. Do some research, you might be surprised how well you could server your community and country by taking on one of these careers in law enforcement.
Lets do a little case study; you get the bug for policing, the calling. You start with either an ad on the back of a bus, on the television or in a newspaper, maybe you even saw one of those RCMP ads on Hotmail. Alternatively, you could be one of those who always knew this is what you wanted to do. You start to investigate the career a little further, visit websites start asking around or maybe you enroll in a full-time college program like Police Foundations to see if policing is right for you. You may even find yourself here, studying with TestReadyPro, reading my blog and networking with people but for some unforseen reason either you fail an interview, perhaps you do pass all your interviews but you're not a competitive enough applicant or maybe you flat out just can not get to stage 6.5 on the shuttle run. What do you do? Everything seems and quite dismal. The truth is, this is not the end of the line. Policing and law enforcement has so many different facets that is should be nearly impossible for anyone who has a genuine interest in policing/law enforcement who is either having a tough time getting hired with a service or is not sure if being a Police Constable is right for them can find a career of some sort. From my minimal amount of research and conversations I've compiled a short list that I will discuss this week and for next weeks blog. The jobs are as follows:
Correctional Officers are in demand both provincially and federally. Correctional Officers are not just responsible for maintaining order within correctional facilities but also have a variety of units including medical and tactical training.
Special Constables. The role of a Special Constable can be as unique as they city you're deployed in. Whether it be prisoner escort/transportation, court security, court liason, provincial firearms officer and jobs working as Peace Officers or as transportation enforcement specialists for instance riding the TTC or other major transportation venues and ensuring the safety of passengers. Special Constables are also being enlisted for positions working security on university campuses as sworn members have more powers of arrest, still a limited role in law enforcement but substantially than a security guard.
Border Services Officer. Much like being a Special Constable, the Canadian Border Services offer many different positions involved with Canadas national security, controlling our borders.
Nuclear Security. Law enforcement is one of Canadas fastest growing industries. Nuclear safety is a national priority, just as Corrections Officers have opportunities to serve in exciting tactical response teams, so do nuclear security officers.
Any of this sound interesting to you? Get on the forum and discuss it. Next week I'll outline some of these career directions and how to get the ball rolling on them. Do some research, you might be surprised how well you could server your community and country by taking on one of these careers in law enforcement.
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