Don't understand why GTR still do fault finding. If you get a fault you have to call fleet and do as they say. Drivers arent allowed to fault find anymore, so feels a bit redundant to do it.
I have done the dfft and it is a bit hard to just turn up and prepare for everything if you shouldn't have to do it
To be fair, if you really wanted the job you'd attend regardless. If you get sent home not having to do anything, then that's a bonus.
Not quite correct, We still do fault rectification to a degree
Sadly this information is commonplace for driver positions, do not rely on this as you could potentially even wait years. Many I know are still awaiting their course date after 2 years sadly
I would happily turn up with just a few hours notice just to have a chance of doing the tests . I am always amazed that people always look for obstacles . People should take every opportunity going as this is a fantastic career with no equals out there
Agreed. It's like having passed the tests they have some sense of entitlement over other applicants.
True, but the DFFT is quite specific in the way it is designed to test for fault finding skills. The 'if this indication is showing and this light is flashing then take this action' test is not very reflective of what drivers do these days. A test on how to interpret fleet instructions might be more appropriate these days !!
There are also situations where the train doesn't behave like it should or where the Driver could have done the easiest of things to get the unit moving again but didn't. Well that's me out for 6 months! All the best to those still in the process!SCAAT all donefeel like it went well and can only smile as it's out of my hands now. I must say I thought that one had to tally what we were asked to look for - was much simpler just clicking the requested letters. Good luck to all
Unlucky . But at this rate it will be 6 months or longer or never before we get an assessment day
You did it correctly Greg . I can’t shed any light on what speed or accuracy GTR are looking for . Better luck next time
Thanks Dom, at least I know for next time I just need to be quicker (and possibly more accurate).
Some people have been waiting months . Covid has caused a bottleneck ♀️
Well done, how many lines would you say you completed roughly per sheet?
Assuming there were 50 lines I probably completed about 27 lines for each test and still passed.
Hope you passed it was nerve wracking, I didn't pass but I'm sure ill try again in the future xxLOL good to hear you have done it tooI felt that slight shaking when I was doing it, I think it was more about my positioning though as the test wasn't that bad
I didn't unfortunately, received the 'didn't meet the required criteria on this occasion' email. I did wonder if I didn't pass the mini scaat or if maybe distance or any other factors can also contribute to a no vote as I felt I did well on the scaat. All in all, the process is over for now but was still a good experience, wishing you luck with future applications
They're calling you with a result. They do it all by phone after the assessment day stage. Fingers crossed it's good news for you.
Thank you very much was a bit gutted I missed it, hopefully it is a positive phone call
