Melbourne MFB
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QFES Applications Open on Monday September the 9th 2019
1. Get thoroughly prepared for the QFES aptitude test / entry exam by attending our two day course in Melbourne
2. During 2018 , all of our clients achieved a top 5% pass for the QFES entry exam , the Pearson VUE aptitude test
3. QFES will again be using the Pearson VUE aptitude test for this round of selection , for the 2020 QFES entry exam
4. Don’t take a chance with the QFES aptitude test , you will need a score in top 5% to be competitive
5. PATS is the only organisation in Australian which has over 5 year’s experience of preparing people for the Pearson VUE aptitude test , Pearson VUE entry exam
6. The only way to prepare for this selection properly is to do our course , which is two full days of intensive coaching at our Melbourne CBD office
7. We have an extensive list of former clients, which we can provide you with who have all enjoyed fantastic success passing the QFES aptitude test – Pearson VUE
MFB opens recruitment at Midday on February the 8th 2019 – ACER Vocational Selection Test - VST· Two test dates (Feb 24th and April 9th), this year 7200 test “places”, so everyone will get a chance
· ACER vocational selection test (VST) is the MFB selection exam
· Our pass rate over the past decade for our clients at the ACER Vocational Selection Test (VST) is 98 %
· Typically, our clients improve their test score by at least 50%
· Our real expertise is with the Maths & Verbal components of the ACER Vocational Selection Test
· We will get you 80% plus in mechanical & diagrammatic no problems
· Please look at our new testimonial page – we have gotten 100s of guys/girls into the MFB, FRNSW, Victorian CFA, QFES, DFES (WA)
· The MFB ACER Vocational Selection Test (VST) is a very demanding aptitude test – there is no easy way to prepare. The simple reality is that nobody has the expertise that we have.
· Please contact us immediately places are limited
All applicants will be sitting the ACER Vocational Selection Test - the VST
- This is a very demanding aptitude test , people with strong academic backgrounds fail this test on a regular basis
- Pass rates for PATS clients is 100% , most achieve a very high pass
- We can also thoroughly prepare you for both the group exercise and the panel interview - because if you attend our training course you will make it to Final Interview
- You will need to act quickly to reserve a training course before March the 4th
OVERVIEW
MFB RECRUITMENT TEST March 12 2016 - ACER VST
As you likely know the MFB has commenced a new recruitment program in early 2016 with the supervised exam being held on March the 12th in Melbourne
PATS has significant expertise in preparing people to sit the ACER Vocational Selection Test , otherwise known as ACER VST . We have been preparing people for this test for years, many many of our students have joined the MFB , following a top 5% score at the ACER VST, Vocational Selection Test.
All of our training courses are conducted face to face , one client one instructor at our Melbourne CBD office.
The Melbourne Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) will increase the total number of firefighters from around 1700 to 1800 over the next three years. As 200 MFB firefighters are due to retire after 30 plus years’ service - MFB need to fill the gaps. This presents a once in a generation opportunity to join what is widely regarded as Australia's most professional and elite fire service.
HOW PATS WILL PREPARE YOU
PATS are experts in preparing applicants for the selection and ability tests for ALL Australian firefighter services. We have been running these prep courses for over 10 years and our clients enjoy an outstanding success rate. In the most recent intakes to the Melbourne MFB and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, at least 20% of the trainees had attended our course.
Find out when the next round of Melbourne MFB applications open.
THE APTITUDE TEST
The test lasts around 3.5 hours in total and is made up of the following sections:

The MFB aptitude test is highly challenging with an average failure rate of 85% and you must wait 12 months in-between attempts. We strongly recommend against attempting the test without intensive preparation.
Course Features - please go to Our Course
Course Rate - please go to Book & Pay
Further Enquiries - please go to Contact Us
Below are real people with real names & people of credibility & good reputation
Our courses are not cheap & they are also hard work but we will get you through your aptitude test
Paul Ritchie – 30-year MFB Veteran – Leading Fire Fighter
Australia Fire Service Medal
(Pictured with FDNY Chief Jay Jonas aboard boat “343” in NYC )
I have known Jonathan Ryan for over ten years & it is my firm opinion that he runs excellent preparation courses to prepare candidates for the Pearson VUE exam used by QFES and also MFB/CFA. I have formed this view as over the years I have mentored a significant number of young men and women who aspired to join the MFB/CFA. And I know that all who did the training course with Jonathan Ryan went on to pass their MFB written selection exam. A number of these people had previously failed, but after this course & they say due to the real expertise of Jonathan managed to get through. I also know that Jonathan Ryan would give them extra days of training at no additional charge to get them up to standard. The fact that the Sons & Daughters of senior MFB officers all do this prep course should tell you something. This course is a must do, the career is fantastic and the best way to smash the test first time
Michael Skalij – Former Australian SAS Trooper
Multiple Combat Tours Overseas
Success at QFES recently
I trained with Jonathan Ryan of Pilot Aptitude Training Systems in Melbourne during 2019 to prepare for the QFES, Pearson VUE test. The training was detailed, thorough and delivered with a very high degree of skill and professionalism. Jonathan Ryan knew the Pearson VUE aptitude test backwards and could explain difficult concepts in simple language, and then do example after example after example. The teaching of the Math’s component of the Pearson VUE test was just beyond excellent. I also met a number of Defence Force applicants as they came & went – they all passed testing. He does make you work so you need to be prepared to go along with that & if you are you will get the result
Brad Mackay - Captain(fmr) Australian Rugby League Team
"The Wallabies"
- 250 First Grade ARL games
- 17 times selected to represent NSW
- Current Serving FRNSW - 15 years servic
I became aware of Jonathan Ryan and PATS when we went down to help out the Vics in Coal Fires of 2014. I met a lot of younger MFB/CFA guys who told me they used this prep service and they felt it helped them immensely. I personally know several Sydney guys who used this prep service, and they told me without it they would have had Buckley’s. The courses are well ran and structured and I know this because I sat in on part of a Sydney course. I had many highly talented coaches during my professional sporting career; Jonathan Ryan is at the very least the equal to the best of them
Steve Venville – Victorian CFA Career Fire Fighter
PATS helped me achieve the high scores needed to start my dream career in the CFA as a career firefighter. The preparation material and tuition prepared me for the aptitude test and interviews and got through the process. Highly recommend this for anyone considering a career with CFA, MFB and other fire agencies
Mark Cauchi – Victorian CFA Career Fire Fighter