UK Border Force

Regarding the online tests for Border Force Officer- what is the second test, the so-called "checking" test about?

Hello zoas

Day two finished. It was good, great in fact as they do not overload you with stuff. Next three weeks will be more intense, but hey, we are all bright, willing human beings and we'll get through it My group is quite cool so I'm happy. Trainers are wicked too and very supportive.
Good luck next week


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I bet you are the coolest one there. I would of loved to do training with you. Just have to meet you at Heathrow!!


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Just did my online tests. Not bad actually & I telly enjoyed the checking test. (sad arn't I!)

Fingers crossed it went ok, now to wait for the results. What's the next step? X


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Hi I'm starting the same date eton .. I asked a similar question to the recruitment manager when I spoke to him and his answer was it depends if other slots are available on another location but if you had hounslow down as a choice its unlikely unless yo delay your training and go the next training slot in marcha and then try and be based at croydon ..

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i thought I'd write some quick advice for all future colleagues in the ukba who are relocating from outside London...congrats first of all! It is a wonderful place, but it can be daunting. I moved here around 7 years ago from the midlands so hope it qualifies me to help...

firstly - where to look. I have only found two website that were any good - gumtree and spareroom.co.uk - the latter is definitely worth paying the one month membership fee (they have a money back guarantee if you don't find a place to live). I'm not on a commission I promise!

Areas - this is the trickiest task if you're new to London. If you have time then nothing beats walking around to get a feel for an area. Best place to start is with transport links - look at where you'll be based, then the tfl/train websites and trace where is easy to get to. The closest places aren't necessarily the easiest!

Who to live with - in terms of your day to day happiness this is prob the most important thing. You won't feel settled if you don't get on with your housemates. Consider their lifestyles and what they like to do at home - hide in their rooms/party and how this fits in with yours. This is much more important than finding people with identical interests. Do you want to live and work with your colleagues?

Different set-ups - what do I mean by that? Basically if you're not sure about the housemates you're moving in with then be careful about what contract you're signing as you don't want to be hasty and stuck somewhere for 6-12 months. Consider somewhere more flexible for a few weeks and then look for a home once you're here. By flexible I mean consider lodging with a family, or close to Heathrow (and gatwick) there are loads of guesthouses catering to cabin crew/pilots for around £15 per night. I know we'll be studying but there'll still be time to look around.

My best tip - find an empty flat/house you like (either from a private listing on the websites above or from an estate agency) and then find the people you want to live with, by asking around or putting up your own advert. I cannot stress enough how much nicer it is to find lovely like-minded people, and a property that you like, than to try to fit in with an existing set up. It's only my option but far fewer compromises are involved. Plus a fresh place for all tenants is a really nice way to start off.

i hope that helps at least one person a little bit. I am happy to provide individual advice about areas etc (south and west London I know v well, east and north less so) or any other aspects of moving to London - feel free to send me a pm if you prefer

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i too am waiting for an IO start date, security has cleared now so hoping to finally be on the feb 25th course - is everyone on the same course going to based at the same place though? Maybe I am inferring too much from what you said! I had 1st choice London bridge, 2nd Croydon - I already live in London so hounslow/feltham would be a nightmare for me to get to...
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Hi Everybody,

Not been on here for a while. I was offered the IO Role back in Oct but decided not to take it as I had been offered a team support role with UKBA closer to home. I have been waiting ever since for my security to come through which is any day now.

I have however had a change in personal circumstances and decided to take the IO Role after all. I have contacted them and I have been given an offer today and they have today contacted my references. I am also hoping my security clearance which is due any day for the other role can be transferred.

I just have a few questions about training. Where is it? And how long is it for etc.??

Thanks guys

Hi, can any one give me tips on passing the first online tests of ukba officer, These as far as know are made up of verbal testing and a checking test both consisting of 16 questions each. Are they hard as the one l have been practicing online. well any advice is most welcome cse l want to hit the ground rolling and atleast proceed on the next selection process. Mine are due by next week to be done at home. Thanks alot guys

I quite liked it too lol. Which position have you applied to? Was face-to-face interview next for me

Hi, can any one give me tips on passing the first online tests of ukba officer, These as far as know are made up of verbal testing and a checking test both consisting of 16 questions each. Are they hard as the one l have been practicing online. well any advice is most welcome cse l want to hit the ground rolling and atleast proceed on the next selection process. Mine are due by next week to be done at home. Thanks alot guys

I've applied for Border Force Assistant Officer, Thames Gateway area. How about you? Felt quietly confident after the tests, now just to wait for the results x


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