If you are looking at joining the Prison Services, you have come to the right place.
We will prepare you for your fitness test, which you should pass with flying colors (excuse the pun).
You current physical condition and fitness levels will determine how long it will take you to acquire the correct level of fitness to pass the test.
One of the most common reasons that applicants to HM Prison Services do make the grade is due to failing the fitness test.
You do not have to be super fit, however you need to have a good basic level of fitness.
The Test is broken down in to 5 elements
GRIP STRENGTH TEST
MULTI STAGE FITNESS TEST (bleep test)
Entails running back and forth to the timing of bleeps.
DYNAMIC STRENGTH TEST
Tests you overall ability to push and pull
SPEED AGILITY RUN TEST
Tests you ablilyt to run and change direction
2 straight line shuttle sprints separated by cones
SHIELD TEST
Hold 6kg shield in front of yourself for 1 minute, one foot in front of the other
For additional info, have a look at the HM Prisons Website or the fitness section of the same website.
click the link below.