In November of 2008 Victoria Police dropped the swimming component of the applicant fitness test.
As of the July 1, 2010 , it's back, albeit in a slightly different format. Other changes to the Victoria Police recruit applicant fitness testing are also being introduced.
Tests will no longer be age and gender based and all applicants will be required to reach the same minimum standards. Applicants will only be permitted two attempts at physical testing within one application period.
Between the 1st of July and 1st of October 2010, applicants will be expected to attempt all fitness testing components, but will only be required to successfully complete the following 3:
Handgrip dynamometer test
30kg in each hand is the required score
Illinois agility run
20 seconds or less
Beep test
Minimum level 6.10
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From the 1st of October 2010, the following 4 test will also need to be passed by all applicants. This is in addition to the 3 listed above.
Push ups
Five push ups to be performed on toes with a straight back
Prone Bridge (Abdominal strength assessment)
To be held for a minimum of 60 seconds
Obstacle Climb
Climb over a 1.3 metre obstacle
100 metre swim
An unassisted swim to be completed in under 4 minutes.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves with the official Victoria Police website.
