[Jabahut]

Is anyone heading down to Romford street tomorrow? Dont know what to wear, believe I have the appropriate documents. Other than that, what is the accreditation pass and how do you get it? - or do you receive it after all training is complete.

With I would receive emails about FACTS and DETAILS rather than stupid emails about customer service and how to constantly smile, ***k me I know how to treat people in the right manner I just want to know JOB DETAILS

[Jabahut]

Also where can I find the J"I Covering Letter for Romford Rd"? off to do the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training tomorrow and sunday, early start, expenses probably wont be paid for.

[Lasuil]

(Original post by Jabahut)
Also where can I find the J"I Covering Letter for Romford Rd"? off to do the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training tomorrow and sunday, early start, expenses probably wont be paid for.

You should have a login number and password at the bottom to login to an intranet for the Olympics: this has all those files just under slightly different names, it won't be that exact name but it will be obvious which of the files that relates to cos it will in the format of a covering letter. This also has the SIA distance learning document on it

If you're going to Romford road for SIa, don't expect any information about your actual job: the guys that provide the SIA training are not g4s, just contracted to do the training and won't know what job you're gonna be in. Your PSA day 1 will be sitting down learning about the Olympics and threats etc, second day will be practical doing practice searches techniques, using hand held metal detectors and practicing all the different roles of the PSA lanes. I did this about 2 weeks ago. Is funny cos there is about 1 woman to every 5-6 men, all the women at my training had to practice searching a lot more than any men!


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[Jabahut]

The secure tax website? Ok I have that, so should I print of the SIA confirmation letter? Although, tomorrow I am completing the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training, but should I print of the welcome pack aswell and just bring everything along

[Jabahut]

Actually apologies I have already done my SIA trainign and received a certificate in the post, door supervision level 2 I think, is that the same?

[Lasuil]

(Original post by Jabahut)
The secure tax website? Ok I have that, so should I print of the SIA confirmation letter? Although, tomorrow I am completing the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training, but should I print of the welcome pack aswell and just bring everything along

If you've got it, print the letter you got by email with your training schedule on as you'll need it to get into the Stratford training centre. You'll also need some photo ID to sign in. Romford Road documents are only for/about SIA training.


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[Jabahut]

Almost certain I have done the SIA, got it done back in march and got a certificate about a month ago.

Think im jsut doing the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training tomorrow, will bring along all those documents to be safe, but still not sure what to wear.

[Lasuil]

(Original post by Jabahut)
Almost certain I have done the SIA, got it done back in march and got a certificate about a month ago.

Think im jsut doing the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training tomorrow, will bring along all those documents to be safe, but still not sure what to wear.

Smart casual: a lot of people wore dark jeans and a suit shirt and jacket, that'll be fine. And wear comfy stuff for second day, you'll be doing a lot of moving around. They didn't really look at what people were wearing or care: saw a few guys in track suits and no one cared! But good impression count so don't turn out like a slob


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[coolasacucumber]

(Original post by itshusi)
LOL. My bad! I deleted your name!

OMG. If you're as cool as your name states, buy me some!

Pfft in this economic climate?
Ima have to work 12 hours just to get some wonga -_-

(Original post by Jabahut)
Also where can I find the J"I Covering Letter for Romford Rd"? off to do the PSA/OSA Screener (Bag Loader, Pacer, EAC Operator) training tomorrow and sunday, early start, expenses probably wont be paid for.

Heyyy i'm doing this tomorrow too, but i havent printed off the letter, just got a saved copy on my phone and ima gna show them it. I hope they'd accept it

[cl_steele]

To everyone who has been ****ed over by these delightful people they have officially offered a half hearted apology!
I just got an email from them saying;

Dear Student,

Since the letter and FAQ’s were sent out last weekend, the G4S BtG relationship staff have been inundated with queries ranging from, ‘when will I know my start date’ to ‘what accommodation is being provided’.

The thirst for information is understandable both from a student and parent perspective therefore this letter and the expanded FAQ’s attached are in response to the calls and emails received thus far.

The auto scheduling system that notifies you of your role and venue by email to which you must respond, was to go live at the weekend but suffered a technical hitch. This is being resolved and work schedules including venue are now being sent in a phased manner.

Many people have also asked about transport, accommodation and claiming expenses therefore the ‘Team G4S Guide for BtG Students’ will answer all of those questions and more.

In recent days a number of BtG students have been contacted to start work at short notice. This is due to uplifts in the requirements at certain venues. Such rapid deployment is unusual and G4S very much appreciates the effort made by many who responded. If you are asked to be part of the rapid deployment then make sure you read through the Guide to ensure you are well prepared.

G4S does appreciate your patience whether that is trying to get through to the call centre, awaiting a reply by email or trying to obtain information. We are doing as much as we can on an hourly basis to expand the call centre and get information out to you.

Lastly, I know many of you welcomed the support by the G4S BtG Relationship Team during the interview stages in each college. They are equally disappointed that their hard work and enthusiasm to see you take up the opportunity has not been reflected in a smooth journey for you. There is no excuse if we have not done enough to help you along the journey so far but we are determined to do more so that in the end you will be able to look back on some very good memories of your involvement as a security officer during the Games.

Yours sincerely

Team G4S

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

It could be better but at least theyve achknowledged theyve screwed the majority of people around big time...

[itshusi]

(Original post by coolasacucumber)
Pfft in this economic climate?
Ima have to work 12 hours just to get some wonga -_-

LOOOL. Fine -_-

I just got my last EMA payment ever today! SAD. No money still I start workingg!! D:

[Lord Jon]

Anyone here from btg:

Auto scheduling system is broken , so work schedules and venue allocations are being sent in a phased manner

Check the email sent this evening by bridging the gap for more info :h

[DejiBest]

(Original post by RAMAZAN)
so i go there tommorw and i will tell them ive recived an email to come and collect my accerdation pass then they will give it to me?

Just go there with photo ID and follow the process, took me 10 min (hardly anyone was there) so it may take longer for you but all will be a smooth process

[Lord Jon]

(Original post by RAMAZAN)
Can some one please help me get my accedration pass?

Il go to the location tommorw at canning town and if i say to them ive recived an email that ive passed accedration and if i show them some id would they let me pick it up? Because i cant wait around for g4s to tell me that ive passed it

also how do i book my self in for training? On the phone they said i just have to wait but its been over 3 months and ****ing pissing me off

Just go with passport or drivers licence(card and paper) Hand it over and get your accreditation pass asap!

[Lasuil]

(Original post by itshusi)
LOOOL. Fine -_-

I just got my last EMA payment ever today! SAD. No money still I start workingg!! D:

Welcome to the real world...I only went to college 2 years ago and didn't get any EMA, got off my ass and got a Saturday job!


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[itshusi]

(Original post by Agent Smirnoff)
Anyone here from btg:

Auto scheduling system is broken , so work schedules and venue allocations are being sent in a phased manner

Check the email sent this evening by bridging the gap for more info :h

I'm from Bridging the Gap, but I didn't recieve this?!

[itshusi]

(Original post by Lasuil)
Welcome to the real world...I only went to college 2 years ago and didn't get any EMA, got off my ass and got a Saturday job!


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I applied for about 50 jobs had about 6 interviews throughout my two years of college but never got employed once! (Well, I did get close with sainsbury's, but I declined because they were asking me to do 6pm-10pm EVERYDAY as well as doing 4 a-levels at college...) D:

I'm actually excited to start paid work for the first time!

But yeah, hopefully when I go to uni in September I get a permanent job!

[Lord Jon]

(Original post by cl_steele)
To everyone who has been ****ed over by these delightful people they have officially offered a half hearted apology!
I just got an email from them saying;


It could be better but at least theyve achknowledged theyve screwed the majority of people around big time...

I see you got that too

[Prodigy]

(Original post by cl_steele)
To everyone who has been ****ed over by these delightful people they have officially offered a half hearted apology!
I just got an email from them saying;


It could be better but at least theyve achknowledged theyve screwed the majority of people around big time...

They send that to BtG students but not people that applied that applied direct to G4S? **** them.

[cl_steele]

(Original post by Prodigy)
They send that to BtG students but not people that applied that applied direct to G4S? **** them.

Ah what can i say, they're bellends