BrokenSam
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Yes mate. Same, glad you got through too
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Good to meet you mate
I have no idea for North unfortunately but fingers cross won't be long mate
It's a great course but alot to process and remember hence why it's a 9 month course. Hardest part is getting the driving hours to be honest, DIs take leave or you are spare. Need a set amount of hours and its difficult to reach them.
But the course is great, everyone is helpful
Mancdad
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Has anyone heard anything about Crewe yet? I’ve heard nothing since Jan email.
MH211
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Passed my paper tests in Chester last week! 
Still waiting for a date for the computer tests in Cardiff - anyone else still waiting after being told they’d passed? Thanks!
Still waiting for a date for the computer tests in Cardiff - anyone else still waiting after being told they’d passed? Thanks!Congrats. Did you sits the tests on the Wednesday or Thursday?Passed my paper tests in Chester last week!
Nothing since May when I entered talent pool. I know there's some people wainting from last year
Yes I did paper tests last weds, found out yesterday I’d passed but waiting to hear when I’m scheduled in for computer tests/mmiPassed my paper tests in Chester last week!
Great newsPassed my paper tests in Chester last week!
I think certain depots may be getting priority at the moment
One of my last e mails said Holyhead Pwllheli and Chester I think
Mancdad
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I’ve heard nothing since the email in January. Coms has been shocking. Oh well, good luck.
craigwales
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Just had the email to say I have passed the Thursday session in Chester. Waiting on dates for the next stage!
Same mate, we’ll done
MH211
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Last Wednesday PM
craigwales
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Brilliant. Well done!
glasgowceltic1
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Had that email as well, I've got just over a year left on my psychometric results so I'm hoping they either pull their finger out or I hear off GB railfreight in the meantime.
BrokenSam
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Not sure saying that about them will help your chances
JoeEcco
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I’ve had a lovely reply to my email today saying that my application is still ongoing and that I will be notified of the outcome when it does get sifted so I’m over the moon with that.
glasgowceltic1
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Oh right, because I've given my name and details on here.....
It's nice to have been given an update though, been a long time in limbo.
So, I sat my stage 2 tests today (computers) passed the vigilance and perception tests with flying colours and failed on the 2 hand after my left hand handle came off from the joystick, so just as a pre warning to all you guys who are sitting them soon, be careful with your joysticks! After I mentioned it I was told by the assessor that they are meant to do that 
and encouraged me to apply again after my 6 months are up…
and encouraged me to apply again after my 6 months are up…glasgowceltic1
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Sorry to hear that mate. It is probably the most tricky stage that one due to the sensitivity of thr sticks combined with the nerves.
Hope you get another crack at it in the future.
Hope you get another crack at it in the future.
BrokenSam
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It's a fair comment I thought. I understand the frustration but they are here and it won't be too difficult for them to work it out.
Sorry to hear that but you will smash it next time. Thank you for warning.So, I sat my stage 2 tests today (computers) passed the vigilance and perception tests with flying colours and failed on the 2 hand after my left hand handle came off from the joystick, so just as a pre warning to all you guys who are sitting them soon, be careful with your joysticks! After I mentioned it I was told by the assessor that they are meant to do that
Hi. That’s good news, it’s nice to know you are in the running and haven’t been lost in the system! Who is your contact for info? Did you get in touch with acorn or TfW?
Yeah thank you for the update and warningSo, I sat my stage 2 tests today (computers) passed the vigilance and perception tests with flying colours and failed on the 2 hand after my left hand handle came off from the joystick, so just as a pre warning to all you guys who are sitting them soon, be careful with your joysticks! After I mentioned it I was told by the assessor that they are meant to do that
6 months will fly by for you then back in it
glasgowceltic1
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As I've not said anything bad in my post I won't be losing any sleep over it and if/when you've been in a talent pool as long as some of us have then you can understand the frustration.
I won't be getting into this anymore on a public post, good luck with your application.
BrokenSam
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You too mate.
glasgowceltic1
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For those still waiting to do their computer tests and in particular the 2 hand coordination all I can say is don't complete the practice test straight away.
Give yourself time to get used to the controls and sensitivity before you move onto the actual test. The test track is also the track you'll actually be maneuvering on the actual test.
Good luck all.
Give yourself time to get used to the controls and sensitivity before you move onto the actual test. The test track is also the track you'll actually be maneuvering on the actual test.
Good luck all.
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Cheers mate
Take it the sticks are sensitive then?
And fall off from what Tanx30 is saying!!
glasgowceltic1
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Very sensitive. The little ball flew off my screen and said "contact test administrator". I obviously thought I was going to fail it after that but managed to pass.
Didn't see one fall off, didn't even know they could so that's an eye opener.
Didn't see one fall off, didn't even know they could so that's an eye opener.
By fall off I think he means they move upwards while your pushing them in direction, and can come off the shaft, I did notice they slide upwards when I was using them and could possibly come off.