Busandrail
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I assume as you mention the 200hr sim, you’re GWR?
Yeah GWR. I was just about to sit interim 1 when we got sent home.
I assume as you mention the 200hr sim, you’re GWR?
Hi all, apologies if it's already been asked or covered but an answer to the following :
In part 3 of the TEA occ test, can you use a pen/pencil to keep track of both the symbols and tones counted? I'm a bit concerned if I run out of fingers and toes!
Thanks for the super swift reply, so does this mean I have to count what I see and what I hear at the same time in my head? : (No. You’ll be asked to put your pens in front of you during the tone counting parts.
Thanks for the super swift reply, so does this mean I have to count what I see and what I hear at the same time in my head? : (
In Part 3, you essentially have a break from finding symbols to count the tones. So, whilst you're looking for symbols, at certain intervals, you'll be told to put your pens down, count the tones, write down your answer, then go back to symbol hunting for a bit.
I’m pretty sure when I did it part three was looking for the symbols at same time as counting the tonesIn Part 3, you essentially have a break from finding symbols to count the tones. So, whilst you're looking for symbols, at certain intervals, you'll be told to put your pens down, count the tones, write down your answer, then go back to symbol hunting for a bit.
Same here!I’m pretty sure when I did it part three was looking for the symbols at same time as counting the tones
Nope the tones are still high and low tones, you only count the one your told toI must be remembering it wrong, so sorry about the confusion. It was a few years ago for me now.
If I recall correctly though, all the tones were the same in this part, so you count every tone in Part 3, instead of just the low tones as in Part 2.
Nope the tones are still high and low tones, you only count the one your told to
Welcome to the forum, you will find it extremely useful when it comes to starting your journey. For a particular TOC it is best to sign up to their trainee driver job alerts and keep checking their website most days.First post on here......
Am looking for a career change and have always wanted to become a train driver. So have been doing my research and was just wondering how often do southeastern recruit for trainee train drivers?
Thank you in advance
Guards medicals are slightly less stringent (they don't do an ECG for example) but as with ALL safety critical roles, you can't have defective colour vision. For all roles, it's the Ishihara testIs the train driver standards the same as becoming a guard is eyesight etc.
Hi all apologies for jumping on this thread.Hey all
What tests do prospective train drivers have to pass before being accepted as trainees? Colour blindness? Eyesight?
Advice appreciated.
Concentrate on NTS (non-technical skills) as the railway love that (it’s probably best to just Google NTS as I’d be here all day explaining otherwise, but it’s quite self explanatory). You’re on the right track (pardon the pun ) with the examples you gave above I think. It’s quite an open question to be honest, so if you focus on NTS and safety and put that all together under the umbrella of customer satisfaction, you can’t go far wrong.Hi all, just applying for trainee train driver and one of the questions is our train drivers are told to think like a customer " how do you think a train driver can contribute to customer satisfaction?
Is what they are looking for here like i.e I'll make sure I get enough sleep so it'll help me do my job properly, helping me stay concentrated and setting my alarm at reasonable time to give me enough time to get to work without rushing and being on time so customers can get to their destination safely and on time"
Thank youConcentrate on NTS (non-technical skills) as the railway love that (it’s probably best to just Google NTS as I’d be here all day explaining otherwise, but it’s quite self explanatory). You’re on the right track (pardon the pun ) with the examples you gave above I think. It’s quite an open question to be honest, so if you focus on NTS and safety and put that all together under the umbrella of customer satisfaction, you can’t go far wrong.
Good luck!
Hi all, i'm still in the middle of sorting my application out for trainee train driver for TFW via the acorn site. On one of the questions it's asking for a minimum of 100 to a maximum of 200 words, I originally had over 350 words and now have just managed shorten it to 235 and I have to be honest i'm struggling to get it within the requirements without making it sound good. Would my application automatically get rejected???
It’s not a trick. First impressions do count, but at this stage comfort is paramount. Although (I’m assuming) it’s the OPC conducting these tests and there’s not usually anyone from the company there anyway, I’d usually go in trousers, shoes and a shirt anyway (no tie potentially). It’s still relatively comfortable but not exactly a three piece suit. More smart casual. Good luck!Hi, I've just come across this thread after I have been invited for the next stage of the process. To complete the tests etc.
On the email it says that a suit isn't necessary, and to dress comfortably. I'm just a bit dubious as to whether or not it is a bit of a trick because for me first impressions count?
Thank you in advance
Agreed, I never wore a suit for the assessment days. Only wore it for DMI.It’s not a trick. First impressions do count, but at this stage comfort is paramount. Although (I’m assuming) it’s the OPC conducting these tests and there’s not usually anyone from the company there anyway, I’d usually go in trousers, shoes and a shirt anyway (no tie potentially). It’s still relatively comfortable but not exactly a three piece suit. More smart casual. Good luck!
It’s not a trick. First impressions do count, but at this stage comfort is paramount. Although (I’m assuming) it’s the OPC conducting these tests and there’s not usually anyone from the company there anyway, I’d usually go in trousers, shoes and a shirt anyway (no tie potentially). It’s still relatively comfortable but not exactly a three piece suit. More smart casual. Good luck!
Agreed, I never wore a suit for the assessment days. Only wore it for DMI.
Wore shirt, trousers and shoes. You have to be comfortable to perform at your best.