VSC Training

last SG · 2008-08-20T00:42:49+00:00

No lar, this friday then interview. Hoepfully, it goes well. Aha. Last month went for their psychometrics test. The test had a few interesting questions... s...

chuapcd SG

Anyone know which are the days for the new VSC training? Is the new training 6 months or 8 months?

viciouskitty74 SG

chuapcd SG

Which are the days normally? Mon and Thu? Twice a week?

viciouskitty74 SG

skythewood SG

Also monday and thursday.

Just went for it today.

chuapcd SG

wow..used to be 6 months now extend till 9 months...no joke.

One must make sure you have the time before commit. :)

wolfee600 SG

I just the longer training is because it is more comprehensive now.

But as training is now in HTA way out in Chua Chu Kang it is tough to get recruits.

When my intake passed out there were 55 of use. Now... You dun even get 20 at the start of an intake..

chuapcd SG

IMO, the low intake could be due to the long processing time for new recruits...as you know, people make other plan or join other volunteer groups when they waited for too long. VSC admin could speed up the processing and recuritment process. This might helps :)

cheesecake89 SG

Yeah they should speed up the process! I'm still waiting for their letter haha. Training was supposed to start in July, but there aren't enough people yet I guess :(

skythewood SG

was wondering when the next batch is coming in.

not even sure i will see the next batch before i pass out from trg in oct.

viciouskitty74 SG

chuapcd SG

IMO, a couple of things to consider...

(1) Need to understand why less people want to join?

(2) How come taking so long to process application for those interested?

(3) Where are the recruitment drives and programs?

(4) Lastly, in fact, most importantly..how to retain the people? Recruit and train but if no retention...all the effort gone into drain.

viciouskitty74 SG

snk86 SG

out of point but i can't see where else to ask this, Does SCDF takes in any volunteer for ambulance paramedic duties?

chuapcd SG

check here...http://www.scdf.gov.sg/Community_and_CD_Volunteers/CD_Auxiliary_Unit/index.html

skythewood SG

heard rumours the next batch coming in next week, do tell me when the next batch comes in, haha

wolfee600 SG

There used to be 3 intakes in training every year. As 1 intake finshes a module the next intake comes in.

Now?? Maybe 1 a year..

Why so few? I guess there are loads of factors.

Sad thing is that the resign rate is pretty high as well.

May be due to disapoinments of 1 thing or another.

Just try to stay focus on what you are doing, believe that the little that you do goes a long well and stay true to your own course.

viciouskitty74 SG

rain-coat SG

eh wah lao how come VSC CDAU all need to be above 18 and completed NS one... CDAU still need relevant experience...