The Victoria Police have engaged the services of ACER (Australian Council of Educational Research) to write and conduct the entrance exam for Police and PSO candidates.
During April 2015, the details of their brand new entrance exam for candidates was released. The reason the exam was rewritten was to reflect changes in how Police and PSO officers perform their jobs and how the use of technology has also transformed the way they work in the station. As before, the passmark for Police candidates is slightly higher than PSO candidates.
The new exam now has 8 components and are as follows:
| Test Component | Assessment Type | Number of Questions | Time Allowed | Passmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Skills | Online Multiple Choice | 30 | 35 min | 111 or greater |
| Summary Writing | Written Essay | 1 | 20 min | 14/20 |
| Extended Writing | Written Essay | 1 | 45 min | 14/20 |
| Verbal Reasoning | Online Multiple Choice | 34 | 15 min | 15/34 |
| Numeracy | Online Numeric Entry & Multiple Choice | 30 | 35 min | 111 or greater |
| Abstract Reasoning | Online Multiple Choice | 45 | 20 min | 32/45 |
| Oral Assessment | Online Audio Response | 5 | 10 min | 14/20 |
| Computer Skills | Online Multiple Choice | 20 | 15 min | 22/25 |
There have also been a number of other changes such as needing to wait at least 3 months before being able to re-sit a failed component of the entrance exam. You still want to be able to score as high as possible as this is looked upon very favorably during the overall process.
As of the 29th May 2015, our new practice exams are now available for Police and PSO candidates. They can be found in the “Products” menu above.