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Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) Syllabus
Assessment centre and written tests covering numeracy, verbal logic and competency exercises for entry to police forces in England and Wales. The full Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) syllabus: 7 subjects, 32 chapters, 116 topics and 70 sub-topics, with 356 flashcards written against it.
Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) subjects
Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Numerical Reasoning and Work-Based Numeracy
- Core Arithmetic Foundations · 4 topics
- Percentages and Practical Calculations · 4 topics
- Measures, Time and Conversion · 4 topics
- Data Interpretation and Statistics · 4 topics
- Numerical Test Strategy · 4 topics
Verbal Reasoning and Logical Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension of Operational Text · 4 topics
- True / False / Cannot Say Logic · 4 topics
- Deductive and Critical Reasoning · 4 topics
- Vocabulary, Grammar and Language Precision · 4 topics
- Verbal Test Strategy · 4 topics
Competency and Values Framework (CVF)
- Foundations of the CVF · 3 topics
- The Policing Values in Practice · 4 topics
- Resolute, Compassionate and Committed · 3 topics
- Inclusive, Enabling and Visionary Leadership · 4 topics
- Intelligent, Creative and Informed Policing · 3 topics
- Evidencing Competencies in Assessment · 4 topics
Situational Judgement and Decision Making
- Understanding the Situational Judgement Test · 3 topics
- Workplace Scenario Themes · 5 topics
- Effective Decision Making · 3 topics
- Ethics and Professional Standards · 4 topics
Written Exercises and Report Writing
- Foundations of Police Written Communication · 4 topics
- The Written Assessment Exercise · 4 topics
- Accuracy and Information Handling · 3 topics
- Grammar, Spelling and Proofreading · 3 topics
Briefing, Interaction and Interview Exercises
- The Competency-Based Interview · 4 topics
- Verbal Communication Skills · 4 topics
- Interaction and Role-Play Style Exercises · 3 topics
- Self-Presentation and Composure · 3 topics
Eligibility, Vetting and Pre-Joining Requirements
- Entry Eligibility Criteria · 3 topics
- Vetting and Background Checks · 3 topics
- Medical and Fitness Standards · 3 topics
- Application and Recruitment Process · 3 topics
Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) flashcards
356 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Numerical Reasoning and Work-Based Numeracy — 50 cards
- Verbal Reasoning and Logical Comprehension — 51 cards
- Competency and Values Framework (CVF) — 51 cards
- Situational Judgement and Decision Making — 51 cards
- Written Exercises and Report Writing — 51 cards
- Briefing, Interaction and Interview Exercises — 52 cards
- Eligibility, Vetting and Pre-Joining Requirements — 50 cards
Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) syllabus?
Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) covers 7 subjects: Numerical Reasoning and Work-Based Numeracy, Verbal Reasoning and Logical Comprehension, Competency and Values Framework (CVF), Situational Judgement and Decision Making, Written Exercises and Report Writing, Briefing, Interaction and Interview Exercises and Eligibility, Vetting and Pre-Joining Requirements.
How many chapters and topics are in the Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) syllabus?
32 chapters and 116 topics, broken down further into 70 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Competency and Values Framework (CVF) is the largest subject, with 21 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT/SEARCH) flashcards?
Yes — 356 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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