PSRAS CIT Support Course

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Course Overview

Prepare for the CIT in your own time with our online support course.

The CIT is an artificial assessment, so it is essential that you not only understand how the assessment works, but have the opportunity to practice, before attempting the CIT under exam conditions. This sample-based course will enable you to familiarise yourself with the format of the assessment and includes the following:

How to Prepare for the Critical Incidents Test with James Parry

This session offers an analysis of the questions which comprise the CIT and model answers to common CIT scenarios including:

● Initial contact with the client / third party / police

● Providing telephone advice

● Attendance at the police station

● Obtaining sufficient disclosure

● Taking client’s instructions and giving tailored advice

● Post interview scenarios

Success in the CIT with Charles Peter

During this webinar you will observe two candidates attempting to answer CIT questions. You can then pause the recording and attempt to answer the questions yourself. An assessor will guide you through the answers expected. The marking matrix is also provided.

Sample CITs including Audio Sample

The course includes four sample CIT scripts for you to work through, together with detailed guidance on the answers expected. An audio sample is also included and will give you the opportunity to take part in a mock assessment.

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What are the requirements?

Watch the recorded webinar and review the supporting documentation
• This online, samples based, support course has been developed to improve a candidate’s chances of passing the assessment; 75% of candidates who undertake this training pass the Portfolio first time.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this support option you will:
• Be familiar with the assessment format and marking criteria
• Have a greater understanding of what the Assessment Board are looking for when marking your assessment
• Feel more confident in your ability to pass the assessment

What is the target audience?

Probationary police station representatives

Keywords

PSRAS

PSRAS CIT

critical incidents test

police station accreditation

police station reps

police station representatives accreditation scheme

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About Instructor - James Parry

James is a partner at Parry and Welch Solicitors which speacialises in dangerous dogs cases.

James is a solicitor and high court advocate with 25 years experience in the criminal justice sector, ten of which were spent with the magistrates' court service, and ten in private practice. James is the author of "Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings" (Butterworths), and various published papers dealing with diverse aspects of the criminal justice system. James is a former chairman of the Law Society’s criminal law committee and an experienced and well-regarded CPD lecturer.

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Recorded Webinars

Webinar - Success in The CIT with Charles Peter

This is an interactive webinar where you can observe two candidates attempting to answer questions from the CIT. You can pause the recording and answer the questions yourself and then the assessor will guide you through the answers expected and the marking matrix provided. This webinar should be viewed in conjunction with 'CIT Sample 1: Wayne Evans' which can be found in the notes tab.

01:29:07
A guide to the CIT With James Parry

This webinar discusses how the assessors put a CIT together and the requirements to pass the CIT at the first attempt.

00:57:00

Section 2: Documentation

Slides - Success in The CIT with Charles Peter

Power point presentation to accompany the Success in the CIT with Charles Peter webinar

33 Page
Notes - A Guide to the Critical Incidents Test By James Parry

Notes to accompany the 'A Guide to the Critical Incidents Test' webinar

27 Page

Section 3: CIT Samples

Mock CIT - Wayne Evans Scenario

This is an audio sample which will enable you to familiarise yourself with the format of the CIT and take part in a mock assessment. A marking matrix is provided which will allow you to assess the suitability of the responses provided. This webinar should be read in conjunction with Wayne Evans Scenario

is a sample critical incident. The purpose office test is to assess the candidates effectiveness in the police station by simulating police station situations on audio cassette. They will be played extracts off typical police station situations on be asked to respond on another audiotape to the typical situations. The appropriateness off the responses on the candidates Orel communication and assertiveness skills will be assessed. The audio cassette will indicate when a response is expected off the candidate. The candidate then house 30 seconds in which to commence a response. There is no restriction on the length of the response given by the candidate. However, the whole test should not take more than 45 minutes on long and unstructured answers will be penalized. If the candidate fails to respond within 30 seconds, they lose the opportunity to respond to that issue or problem. A candidate may take any relevant materials into the assessment, although candidates should understand that time for referring to such text is limited. The current assessment consists off 15 scenarios. The 1st 2 scenarios offer practice only you're going to receive a telephone call scenario one. Hello, it's custody Sergeant Smith here from Peel Street Police station. I've just booked in Katherine Smith's and for possession often. Offensive weapon. We will be ready for interview in 30 minutes. Can you be here by then? You are not required to answer this question, but you may choose to. If you do, you will not be assessed on the answer you give. But it may help to settle any nerves. You may have Finn Oreo to I know that I have been arrested for theft. But I didn't steal anything because I hadn't left shop. When I was stopped, I was only going to the cafe in the store. And then I was going to do more shopping. They can't do me for theft. Come now. This question will not be assessed either. We will now start the critical incidents test you are giving to receive a telephone call. Scenario three. It's Hayley here. The police have just kicked the door down and dragged my boyfriend away, and he told me to call you. Bring me back and tell me what's going on. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. Full custody. Sergeant Drake. Wayne Evans has been brought here about 20 minutes ago. he hasn't asked for a solicitor. And I marked him down for a town was rest. I'm not going to disturb him, so you will have to call back later. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response Scenario. Five custody Sergeant Drake. He wants you to act for him. Do you want to know anything before you speak to him? You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario sick. Wayne Evans. Hello. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response. You now arrive at the police station. Scenario seven. Custody. Sergeant Drake. Your client changed his mind about wanting legal advice, so they have started the interview. I'm not going to interrupt the interview just to tell him you are here because he has made it clear he does not want you. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. Wait, Custody Sergeant Drake. Okay. Your clients has said he wants your advice. The officers already for interview. You spoke to your client last night and I gave you all the details from the custody record. So let's not waste any more time and get on with the interview. you have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. Nine D. C. Stone. Your client has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply off class A drugs. He is one of several people we have arrested. That is all you need to know at the moment, as we just want a first account and we will tell him about the evidence we have on who else we have arrested. As we go along, you have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. 10. Wayne Evans. I want you to pass a message to a mate of mine. As I think he will know who else has been arrested. And he will let me know whether I could say anything or not. Will you do that? You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. 11. The Sea Stone. This is an interview with Wayne Evans. Wayne. I cautioned you early Iran, and I just want to remind you that all you have to do is to tell the truth during this interview, as if you don't. The court may hold that against you. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. 12 D C. Stone. When we searched your house, we found some cocaine. It's here in this back. Do you recognize it? You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. 13 D. C. Stone. Your mates have said that all this was your idea on that. You are the ringleader. Why are you saying that? You have 30 seconds in which to give your response Summary of 14 D. C. Stone. I don't know what advice your solicitor has given you, but you must realize it's your head on the block. And he may not be giving you the best advice. If I were you, I'd get your priorities right. And tell me the truth. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response scenario. 15 custody. Sergeant Drake. I have been told about what took place during the interview on time. Now going to athlete officer to take advice from the CPS. There is no one here to give that advice at the moment, so this will be done over the telephone and it might take some time, particularly as there are some others still to be interviewed. I do not consider it will be safe to bail you out this time. You have 30 seconds in which to give your response and
Sample 1 - Wayne Evans

Scenario and marking matrix which accompanies the audio sample and 'Success in the CIT' webinar and Mock CIT

7 Page
Sample 2 - Rachel Shaw

Scenario and marking matrix

7 Page
Sample 3 - Simon Swale

Scenario and marking matrix

6 Page
Sample 4 - Liam Brown

Scenario and marking matrix

6 Page

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Rayna Raykova
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Peter Eccles
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Rachel Oakley

Really informative and detailed, I feel much more confident
1 year ago
Tracey Hepworth

Fantastic course, very useful webinars! I passed all my modules first time, not sure I could have done that without buying the full package. Highly recomended!
3 years ago