Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

[SCDR_WMR]

Fair enough, I'll make sure to practice the group bourbon a lot, have tried it a few times so far and it's surprisingly challenging to be both fast and accurate - on the day I'll aim for accuracy I'm guessing, hopefully they want to see accuracy over being fast and making a lot of mistakes lol

And yeah, hopefully the pack from TfW will contain good examples - I figure there's only so much I can really practice, I'll either be suitable or I won't be, simple as really.

You do have to reach a certain number of lines, but I don't think anyone knows the exact number, so you have to have a certain accuracy over a minimum number. This is how the testing that isn't multiple choice is scored, so dials and phone book are the same.

I don't subscribe to the got it or not, that's only really for the mmi/dmi I'd say. You can do plenty of practice and prep to pass the tests at least.

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That’s the last thing you want to be doing, I’m in a similar boat to you so hoping it’s just standard all round to make like easier! Still waiting to hear back either way for Crewe and I applied day before you so just hoping they are sifting them from top to bottom rather than bottom to top else looking grim for me!

It seems a few here are in the same boat, for me the initial sift is always the bit I worry about as have no idea if I've put the right buzz words in my answers. I'm sure you'll hear back today, probably doing in batches

 

[richfoz84]

Anyone on here currently work as a driver for TFW? If so please can I DM you I have a few questions.. it’s about the qualified driver role @ Chester.

Cheers

 

[Plumbstone]

Not sure if this has been on here before, probably has but I found it useful to practice and see improvement on the group bourdon tests.

Group Bourdon test - dot cancellation test

The group Bourdon test, or a variation of it, the Bourdon-Wiersma test, also known as the dot cancellation test, will help you assess your ability to focus

metodorf.com

 

[Kenners]

Hi, anyone else heard today if they have been successful in attending an assessment day for driver? Still not heard anything, just wondering if a there is a few of us still waiting to hear. Shortlisting is still on my profile, living in hope!!

 

[InkyScrolls]

Hi, anyone else heard today if they have been successful in attending an assessment day for driver? Still not heard anything, just wondering if a there is a few of us still waiting to hear. Shortlisting is still on my profile, living in hope!!

Same boat!

 

[RyanC87]

They are really busy. I seen them today. They are still notifying people. But they had assessments today, plus all the other recruitment. From my personal experience no news is good news.

 

[Kenners]

They are really busy. I seen them today. They are still notifying people. But they had assessments today, plus all the other recruitment. From my personal experience no news is good news.

Cheers, good to hear , i will sit tight , hopefully hear something soon

 

[Leavesontrack]

Hi, anyone else heard today if they have been successful in attending an assessment day for driver? Still not heard anything, just wondering if a there is a few of us still waiting to hear. Shortlisting is still on my profile, living in hope!!

no news... what will be will be

 

[KellyS]

Hey, has anyone else on here applied for the Chester Trainee Driver role? I saw one person has heard back, just wondering if anyone else has applied and heard back whether its good news or bad news?
I put my application in on 17th and havent heard anything yet, application still says shortlisting, nothing via email

Thanks and good luck everyone

 

[Kenners]

Hey, has anyone else on here applied for the Chester Trainee Driver role? I saw one person has heard back, just wondering if anyone else has applied and heard back whether its good news or bad news?
I put my application in on 17th and havent heard anything yet, application still says shortlisting, nothing via email

Thanks and good luck everyone

Hi, I have also applied for Chester Trainee Drive and yet to hear anything too. Application status is showing shorting, applied of 18th, guest it's a waiting game until they get back with good or bad news.
Best of luck

 

[jessica1306]

Hey, has anyone else on here applied for the Chester Trainee Driver role? I saw one person has heard back, just wondering if anyone else has applied and heard back whether its good news or bad news?
I put my application in on 17th and havent heard anything yet, application still says shortlisting, nothing via email

Thanks and good luck everyone

Hi, I also applied to Chester on 20th—still says shortlisting but have received email saying I’m through to paper assessments. I already passed the assessments previously though so that could be something to do with it?

No news is good news in any case

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Hi, I also applied to Chester on 20th—still says shortlisting but have received email saying I’m through to paper assessments. I already passed the assessments previously though so that could be something to do with it?

No news is good news in any case

Have you told them you already passed the assessments? I've been invited to testing but I'm same as you, I've told them and they said they'll get back to me but still booked me in on Thursday anyway.

 

[RyanC87]

The online section doesn't really update. I'm in training now and mine never updated from shortlisting

 

[xabi83]

Ive been told they're still short listing for Chester

 

[jessica1306]

Have you told them you already passed the assessments? I've been invited to testing but I'm same as you, I've told them and they said they'll get back to me but still booked me in on Thursday anyway.

I did send an email letting them know but no reply as yet. Hopefully they’ll get it before scheduling or maybe its different because I passed the assessments with them?

 

[Jay1985]

Hi I am waiting for a date for my paper assesment at Pwllheli with tfw I'm just wondering if anyone knows what tests are carried out at this stage so I can prepare as I haven't received any practice material from them yet ,

Cheers

James

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Hi I am waiting for a date for my paper assesment at Pwllheli with tfw I'm just wondering if anyone knows what tests are carried out at this stage so I can prepare as I haven't received any practice material from them yet ,

Cheers

James

I've dropped you a pm with the pack

 

[liam3131]

You do have to reach a certain number of lines, but I don't think anyone knows the exact number, so you have to have a certain accuracy over a minimum number. This is how the testing that isn't multiple choice is scored, so dials and phone book are the same.

I don't subscribe to the got it or not, that's only really for the mmi/dmi I'd say. You can do plenty of practice and prep to pass the tests at least.

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It seems a few here are in the same boat, for me the initial sift is always the bit I worry about as have no idea if I've put the right buzz words in my answers. I'm sure you'll hear back today, probably doing in batches

I'm in the same position as you, I found out last Monday that I had got through the application stage, but I have already done my paper assessments and haven't been booked on to any assessments as yet, so don't know if I will have to do them again.

I think I've seen in a later post that you have booked onto an assessment day? Just wondered if I will have to do the same

 

[SCDR_WMR]

I'm in the same position as you, I found out last Monday that I had got through the application stage, but I have already done my paper assessments and haven't been booked on to any assessments as yet, so don't know if I will have to do them again.

I think I've seen in a later post that you have booked onto an assessment day? Just wondered if I will have to do the same

It seems there are a few people being invited to assessment day that already have passed testing, I believe that's how the do it whilst awaiting confirmation of your scores rather than no book you in and then miss out on the next testing dates.

Hopefully I get a positive response today or tomorrow, and hopefully it will be similar for you too

 

[Rigvon]

Just received confirmation this morning I have been shortlisted and awaiting date for paper assessment - Cardiff.

Any prep advice or words of wisdom gratefully received.

 

[DH26]

I've dropped you a pm with the pack

Hi, would you be able to pm me the pack as well please? I've just received email confirmation this afternoon that I'm also awaiting a date for paper assessment so anything that could help will be great fully received. Thanks

 

[RH27]

I've dropped you a pm with the pack

Hi, Could you send pack to me as well please? Just received confirmation that I have been shortlisted.

Thank You

 

[Rigvon]

I've dropped you a pm with the pack

Would you mind sending to me too please? Thanks you ever so much

 

[KellyS]

Has anyone had, or heard of anyone having a rejection email yet?

 

[Diedinium]

Hi, would you be able to pm me the pack as well please? I've just received email confirmation this afternoon that I'm also awaiting a date for paper assessment so anything that could help will be great fully received. Thanks

Hi, Could you send pack to me as well please? Just received confirmation that I have been shortlisted.

Thank You

Would you mind sending to me too please? Thanks you ever so much

Sent to all three of you.

 

[InkyScrolls]

Has anyone had, or heard of anyone having a rejection email yet?

No, still waiting.

 

[Leavesontrack]

Got an email saying I have made it through the first bit. This was for Cardiff.

'We are in the Process of NI and sorting out an assesment day...'

 

[Diedinium]

Maybe an odd question: but why is TfW hiring a lot of trainees at the moment (or at least, getting people into talent pools) - is it just a matter of timing: such as lots retiring/leaving or an expansion of services/frequency that requires new drivers?

 

[RyanC87]

Maybe an odd question: but why is TfW hiring a lot of trainees at the moment (or at least, getting people into talent pools) - is it just a matter of timing: such as lots retiring/leaving or an expansion of services/frequency that requires new drivers?

They are increasing timetables, have the metro to recruit for also. They need 300 new drivers.

But also to cover what you mentioned aswell, no one is leaving off their own back. I'm sure one or two might, but once you're in you will realise it's very good. But retirement is taking quite a few drivers aswell.

 

[JLyons]

KellyS said:
Has anyone had, or heard of anyone having a rejection email yet?

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Not yet but as most of the assessments people have been invited to are 5/6th October I would imagine they are waiting to see if they pass and if they have enough numbers pass then we’ll get the rejection emails. If they don’t get enough passes then they will sift through the back up candidates and invite them to assessment