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1.
Aptitude Test
2. Fitness Test
3. Medical Examination, and
4. Suitability Interview
The
above tests are administered at the Canadian Forces
Recruiting Centre (CFRC), and it is up to the applicant
to schedule, attend, and pass each test. Please note
that the quicker you pass the tests, the sooner you
can get into the unit
The
Hamilton CFRC is located at 55 Bay Street North, on
the 2nd floor.
Do
you need help with the Aptitude Test?
You can't really study for the aptitude
test. However, if you are worried about the test, you
are best off to read up on the CF Aptitude Test >>
here
<<. You can also practice doing similar aptitude
tests by trying the following:
>>
RCMP Police Aptitude Test
>>
Public Service Canada Practice Tests
>>
Numerical Reasoning Test
>>
Verbal Reasoning Comprehension Test
>>
Verbal Test (Synonyms and Antonyms)
Fitness
Test >>
The
Fitness Test is comprised of four tests:
1.
Step Test >>
This is an aerobic test designed to check your blood
pressure and heart rate. You will walk up and down a
small flight of stairs in time with music. Each session
is approximately 3-5 minutes in length, and you will
do three or four sessions. A medical clerk will test
your heart rate and blood pressure between each session.
If you are within a safe range, you will be asked to
continue to the next session.
To prepare you should
walk up and down a small flight of stairs for approx
3 X 10 minutes sessions 3-4 times per week. You should
start training at least four weeks before your fitness
test.
2.
Military Push-Ups >>
Place your hands on the ground at shoulder width. Start
your push-ups from the ground, raise your body, and
then drop your body so that your nose touches the ground.
Your elbows must break 90 degress. For male applicants,
you need to do this at least 19 times for ages 16-35,
and 15 times for ages 35 plus. For female applicants,
you will need to do at least nine push-ups.
To prepare, you should
do as many push-ups as possible every day at least one
month before your fitness test. You will find that,
with daily training, you will be able to rapidly increase
the number of push-ups you can do in one sitting.
Military
Sit-Ups >> The
are the old style, break-your-back sit-ups. Place your
back on the ground with your legs bent at the knees.
You will need to touch your elbows to your knees. Males
16-35 must do at least 19, and males 35 plus must do
15. Females must do at least nine.
To prepare, you should
do as many sit-ups in one-minute, and train 1 times/day,
starting at least one month before your fit test.
Grip
Test >>
You will squeeze a small device in your hand which measures
pressure.
There's not much
you can do to train, but doing chin-ups and squeezing
a rubber ball will help.
What
You Need To Know >>
There's no doubt
about it, you need to be fit. Start to train as soon
as possible.
Medical
Examination >>
The medical exam
is comprised of a series of medical history questions,
a urine sample, and a vision and hearing test. Please
note that, if you've been in a serious accident, you
may have to get a letter from your doctor clearing you
for military service. For more information, please call
an Argyll Recruiter at 905.541.ARMY.
Suitability
Interview >>
The suitability interview
at CFRC is basically an interview to see if you are
fit for military service. Be prepared to talk about
career expectations, your work history, experience,
and your leadership skills/potential. You will also
be asked about drug use and other anti-social behaviours.
If
you have any questions or are concerned about prior
behaviour or drug use, and you want to talk about how
it may impact your application, please contact the Argyll
recruiter for assistance at 905.541.ARMY. Confidentiality
is guaranteed.
Criminal
Convictions >>
Have you been convicted
of a criminal offence? This does not automatically exclude
you from the competition. However, you will need to
provide proof that you are no longer on probation.
Need
Assistance >>
Need more assistance
or clarification? Please call the Argyll Recruiting
Team at 905.541.ARMY. We can help!
Landed
Immigrant/Permanent Resident Applications >>
Currently, the government
has a policy of accepting Canadian Citizens first for
positions into the Canadian Forces Reserves. Permanent
Residents are entitled to apply, but all applicants
should identify any special skills to the Canadian Forces
Recruiting Centre when making an application, as this
may help in application and screening process.
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