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OneLowban

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Any advice on passing the stage 1 tea-Occ test. I failed on this one last time and when I asked the assessor where I went wrong he was quite vague in his reply.
I think I must have misunderstood the instructions of what I was looking for on the telephone directory , any tips or advice would be appreciated.
In the telephone book, you are to circle the pairs of identical symbols only, nothing more.
 
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Mines with Southeastern at Grove Park. Why wouldn’t you have to do a MMI? I actually had a Driver Manager interview with SW at the same time, I’ve opted for Shunter Driver purely because it’s convienient Location, but will kick myself if I don’t get it knowing that I passed up the oppurtunity to potentially be a mainline driver. I believe I just go back into the ‘talent pool’ for not being able to attend the interview
I agree it through me a bit. Maybe it’s a mistake. In any case I will find out tomorrow
 

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I seem to remember having to check that they are the correct area code as well , is that correct ?
Everywhere I have checked on this forum doesn’t appear to mention the area prefix ?[/QUOTE]
 

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I seem to remember having to check that they are the correct area code as well , is that correct ?
Everywhere I have checked on this forum doesn’t appear to mention the area prefix ?
I did mine through Arriva and there was nothing else but the pair of symbols.
 
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I did mine through Arriva and there was nothing else but the pair of symbols.[/QUOTE]
Ah perhaps the c2c one is different, as I am sure I had to look for plumbers with the correct area code and symbols.
 

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I did mine through Arriva and there was nothing else but the pair of symbols.
Ah perhaps the c2c one is different, as I am sure I had to look for plumbers with the correct area code and symbols.[/QUOTE]
I’m sure I had the same but not sure if this was just the pratice paper or the first stage of it, the second bit was finding the pair of symbols while listening to the tones
 

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Ah perhaps the c2c one is different, as I am sure I had to look for plumbers with the correct area code and symbols.
I’m sure I had the same but not sure if this was just the pratice paper or the first stage of it, the second bit was finding the pair of symbols while listening to the tones[/QUOTE]
Was your one for c2c ?
 

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I’m sure I had the same but not sure if this was just the pratice paper or the first stage of it, the second bit was finding the pair of symbols while listening to the tones
Was your one for c2c ?[/QUOTE]
No mate Freightliner
 

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No mate Freightliner
Ok, I’m glad you remembered it too, as I thought I was imagining it ! I will find out tomorrow when I sit it again.[/QUOTE]
Defiantly was something to do with a plumber and area code! 100%, good luck mate! Remember it’s testjng to see how you follow instructions so just listen to how they say it and want you to do and you’ll be fine.
 

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Ok, I’m glad you remembered it too, as I thought I was imagining it ! I will find out tomorrow when I sit it again.
Defiantly was something to do with a plumber and area code! 100%, good luck mate! Remember it’s testjng to see how you follow instructions so just listen to how they say it and want you to do and you’ll be fine.[/QUOTE]
Cheers will do
 

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Does anyone know if the tea occ part 1 2 3 is scored overall or in sub categories? Like is it possible to not do so well in one category but do well in the other thus achieving a national standard score??
 

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Does anyone know if the tea occ part 1 2 3 is scored overall or in sub categories? Like is it possible to not do so well in one category but do well in the other thus achieving a national standard score??

You have to pass each part or counts as a fail for the whole test. I failed on one part before and was even told I was beyond outstanding on all other parts however just a mark outside the barrier score for the failed part
 

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You have to pass each part or counts as a fail for the whole test. I failed on one part before and was even told I was beyond outstanding on all other parts however just a mark outside the barrier score for the failed part


Damn, thank you. Think I deffo fluffed the first part lol but then again I don't think a lot of people left that test feeling confident.
 

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Ah yeah I see what you mean, Part 1 really messes with your mind I dont think anyone is ever 100% at the end of it. Main thing is you have your answer you want to give, stick with it be confident and own it, thats an important competency as a driver. I think it’s people that start second guessing that fail, Was it really 10? Could have been 9, or even 11 hmmmmmmmm.
Funnily enough I failed on part 2 which is actually the easiest out of the 3 lol.
 
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