Avanti West Coast Trainee Train Driver Euston and Wolverhampton

[Esker-pades]

I did the tests. Not sure if I did well enough.

 

[Railroader22]

I did the tests. Not sure if I did well enough.

Good Luck

 

[PChapM]

Just wanted to throw it out there that it would obviously be nice to help each other, but there’s a few things spring to mind:
1) If you get the tests, you will get practice material. You don’t need to ask, it would be unfair for people who didn’t get to ask (because they went first) to give you an advantage of what to expect.
2) If you struggle at practice, you should just try your best. Asking on a forum is unlikely to help - these tests are designed to find a very specific % of people who are ‘highly tuned’ for the role.
3) We probably don’t need ‘secrecy’ but allegations of people trying to withhold info, refer to 1. Just wait for the tests to come through, do the practice, relax and do the real thing. It’s that easy.

Totally agree with you

 

[PaulBusDriver]

Totally agree with you

I'd add to point number 2, that if your struggling at practice keep practicing until you are comfortable with your level of performance

 

[Octopus28]

Totally agree with you

Everyone has until the 7th so plenty of time to practice! Good luck everyone

 

[Railroader22]

Just finished the tests. I think my scores were 0 wrong in Test 1, 2 wrong in Test 2 and 4 wrong in Test 3. I ran out of time on the SJt. I was on question 25 and my time ran out. I think there were only 25 questions weren’t there?

 

[donpoku]

Just finished the tests. I think my scores were 0 wrong in Test 1, 2 wrong in Test 2 and 4 wrong in Test 3. I ran out of time on the SJt. I was on question 25 and my time ran out. I think there were only 25 questions weren’t there?

Yes

 

[casualdav]

I completed the initial application on OPC. I was expecting a confirmation email to say I've applied which I haven't recieved and still haven't had generic email confirming whether I've passed or failed. I emailed opc on Monday and Wednesday and they replied saying the following.


Thanks for your email. Confirmation emails are not necessarily sent to you on completion of the online questionnaire. Once we have had the opportunity to review your application we will then inform you of the results.

I find it frustrating everyone one here has had a reply.

I'm not saying I'd get through because I know how hard the process is having not met enhanced standard last year for freightliner.

I feel like my application has slipped through the net, which sucks I just want to be put out of misery lol.

Is anyone else in the same boat?

Just to confirm I've only completed the initial questionnaire.

 

[Ana D]

I completed the initial application on OPC. I was expecting a confirmation email to say I've applied which I haven't recieved and still haven't had generic email confirming whether I've passed or failed. I emailed opc on Monday and Wednesday and they replied saying the following.


Thanks for your email. Confirmation emails are not necessarily sent to you on completion of the online questionnaire. Once we have had the opportunity to review your application we will then inform you of the results.

I find it frustrating everyone one here has had a reply.

I'm not saying I'd get through because I know how hard the process is having not met enhanced standard last year for freightliner.

I feel like my application has slipped through the net, which sucks I just want to be put out of misery lol.

Is anyone else in the same boat?

Just to confirm I've only completed the initial questionnaire.

Did you apply via the portal? Or via the OPC link? As via the OPC link takes you straight to the first tests after you fill in your details. The application via the portal will be disregarded.

 

[casualdav]

Did you apply via the portal? Or via the OPC link? As via the OPC link takes you straight to the first tests after you fill in your details. The application via the portal will be disregarded.

Via the opc link. I had to paste a code to complete questionnaire. It was stated not to complete it through the portal so i didn't.

 

[Ana D]

Via the opc link. I had to paste a code to complete questionnaire. It was stated not to complete it through the portal so i didn't.

It is weird that you did not get a reply email. But don’t lose your hope, it does take time.

 

[Erowe]

Your not the only one who hasnt heard back after the questionnaire although I think we all got confirmation emails after submitted it. I haven't heard yet after the initial questionnaire and there was a few others friday evening that hadnt either

 

[puffpuffgive]

Just finished the tests. I think my scores were 0 wrong in Test 1, 2 wrong in Test 2 and 4 wrong in Test 3. I ran out of time on the SJt. I was on question 25 and my time ran out. I think there were only 25 questions weren’t there?

Sounds like you did very well on the VSE.

 

[Railroader22]

Sounds like you did very well on the VSE.

I was pleasantly surprised with my performance on the VSE, but of course there was the SJT as well and we have to pass both to progress. I’m hoping I don’t get penalised for missing the last question!

 

[puffpuffgive]

I was pleasantly surprised with my performance on the VSE, but of course there was the SJT as well and we have to pass both to progress. I’m hoping I don’t get penalised for missing the last question!

Yep, I didn't do anywhere near as well on the VSE as I hoped, but didn't totally blow it either. I'm hoping I scraped through. I felt alright on the SJT and I know a lot of people struggle with those type of tests.

 

[Railroader22]

Yep, I didn't do anywhere near as well on the VSE as I hoped, but didn't totally blow it either. I'm hoping I scraped through. I felt alright on the SJT and I know a lot of people struggle with those type of tests.

Ye the SJT’s are tricky. I think I did well on them, just annoyed I ran out of time on the last question. It’s just a waiting game now for all of us. Good luck to everyone waiting for results.

 

[4-SUB 4732]

Whole new week starts in 7 minutes.

Be interesting to see who gets the link to the next set of tests and who finds out more.

 

[4-SUB 4732]

Email in to do VSE and SJT.

 

[Octopus28]

I just had an email:

Thank you for your time in completing the test(s). We are scoring your test(s) and we will be in touch within the next 10 working days.
Kind Regards,
The OPC Recruitment Team

Fingers crossed!!

 

[Jaytrains]

Just received a thank you email from opc for completing vse/sjt tests and that they will be in contact in 10 working days

 

[Mb1234]

Just got that email too! Did the test last night.

All the best everyone! Looks like Avanti are really cracking on

 

[Jaytrains]

I just had an email:

Thank you for your time in completing the test(s). We are scoring your test(s) and we will be in touch within the next 10 working days.
Kind Regards,
The OPC Recruitment Team

Fingers crossed!!

took me a good minute to open up the email my heart was pumping

 

[Jaytrains]

Just got that email too! Did the test last night.

All the best everyone! Looks like Avanti are really cracking on

they really are, i wonder if they have any dates for courses this year

 

[Railroader22]

I just got a rejection email for the VSE/SJT. Really disappointed and surprised. I did so well on the VSE and I really thought my SJT answers were good. Sinking heart feeling upon opening the email.

 

[Mb1234]

I just got a rejection email for the VSE/SJT. Really disappointed and surprised. I did so well on the VSE and I really thought my SJT answers were good. Sinking heart feeling upon opening the email.

Sorry to hear pal! Head up and dont let this one put you down! If you have to do the test again you know what to expect. Do you know how many mistakes you think you got?

 

[Railroader22]

Sorry to hear pal! Head up and dont let this one put you down! If you have to do the test again you know what to expect. Do you know how many mistakes you think you got?

Thanks mate. I’m waiting to start with TFL at the minute as ‘CSA’ so can hopefully work my way up to Driver eventually. But I am slightly confused as I only missed 6 errors I believe in total across all 3 VSE exercises.

 

[ArchangelA]

I completed application a week ago Sunday, still not been invited to tests.

 

[ArchangelA]

Well done to everyone whose gotten through to the next round of worry! Lol

 

[Erowe]

I completed application a week ago Sunday, still not been invited to tests.

Not heard anything either

 

[ArchangelA]

Not heard anything either

I have a feeling it may be today lol