Preparation - Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)

Unofficial preparation material warning

Only ACER and FRV provide official preparation material. Any material or courses from other providers should not be relied upon. Suspicious approaches must be reported directly to ACER and FRV. Engaging with fraudulent parties may reflect negatively on your application and your integrity.

Preparation material

ACER provides 4 official options to help you prepare for the test.

Online practice tests, available to download through the ACER Portal once you have registered for the assessment.
Free sample practice tests, available below from this website and the ACER portal, once you have registered for a test.
The Practise Now! Fire Rescue Victoria study guide, available now for $49.95 or through the ACER portal, during test registration.
Free video tutorials. A video tutorial is provided for each test component to assist with understanding how to approach the questions in the test. Coming soon.

Additional materials

Free sample practice tests

Create an account and try a selection of sample questions for each of the 4 assessments.

ACER recommends you use these free practice questions to become used to the look and feel of the tests.

You should attempt these questions to identify any areas that need development, then continue practising to improve your results. You can try several times, so that you become familiar with the types of questions you will encounter in the test. The free questions are untimed, however, it is also a good idea to time yourself, so you become familiar with time constraints.

Try the practice questions now

Full online practice tests

When you book your test in the ACER portal, you can purchase the online practice tests individually or as a full set, depending on which test components you feel you need the most help with, for example, Abstract Reasoning, Mechanical reasoning, Numeracy and Literacy.

These tests are timed. They can be accessed for 12 months from the time of purchase at a cost of $80 for the set or $25 each.

Practice test terms and conditions

'Practise Now! Fire Rescue Victoria Selection Test' ebook

You can purchase the ‘Practise Now! Fire Rescue Victoria Selection Test’ ebook to help you gain confidence in each of the areas assessed. The ebook describes the types of questions you are likely to encounter and provides detailed explanations of how correct answers may be reached. It also provides exam day tactics, including time management approaches.

Available for purchase now or through the ACER portal during test registration for $49.95.

Video tutorials

ACER provides a full set of video tutorials to coach you through each test component. There are 4 videos in total. It is highly recommended that you watch these videos as part of your exam preparation.

Literacy skills tutorial

Abstract reasoning skills tutorial

Numeracy skills tutorial

Mechanical reasoning tutorial

Common questions

How many free practice tests are available?

The free practice tests offer one sample test for each component. These tests match the display and computer functionality experienced in the FRV Selection Test.

Multiple attempts are permitted; however, the free tests contain one set of questions only.

Can I get a hard copy of the free questions and answers?

As the tests are interactive, they are only available online. Answers for the numeracy practice tests can be located here.

How much do the online practice tests cost?

The full set of practice tests costs $80.00 (incl. GST) or they can be bought individually at $25.00 each (incl. GST).

Are the online practice tests scored?

All practice tests provide scored, timed test experiences with questions similar in design and difficulty to those included in the final test.

Strategies

Watch the time and plan your assessment carefully. Do not spend too much time on any one question and move steadily through the test. Answer to the best of your ability and return to any of the more challenging questions if you have time at the end of the test. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers.

Common questions

Do ACER and FRV provide courses to help me prepare?

ACER and FRV do not provide any preparation courses and do not endorse any commercially available courses. ACER provides free video tutorials to assist you to understand each test component (Coming soon!).

Do ACER or FRV endorse other courses that are advertised?

ACER and FRV do not recommend or endorse any commercially available courses offering Written Selection Test preparation. Nor do ACER or FRV have knowledge of the content of such courses, or any involvement in their development, or any commercial interest in the programs. Thus, ACER and FRV are unable to comment on their relevance or usefulness. It is possible that some commercial preparation courses might provide misleading information or advice to candidates. Applicants are required to contact ACER and FRV if they receive suspicious approaches.

If I pass the practice test, will I pass the test?

Questions provided in the practice test are designed by authors who write questions for the live tests. They are examples of the types of items in the assessments but do not necessarily indicate the full range of questions or their difficulty. They are designed to provide some guidance about what to expect and to help you to prepare for the test. However, success in the practice questions does not guarantee or imply success in the actual assessment.

Can I get a refund of my practice materials if I decide to cancel my test?

No, the practice tests and the Practise Now! book are non-refundable and are provided for your use immediately after purchase.

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