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Trainee Train Drivers (Talent Bank) - Avanti - Multiple Locations (02/10/22)

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Rebex said:
When you say heard back, have you been given dates to do them or already sat them with gtr? If so when did you sit?
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No an invite to go and do the tests

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Got my email I passed, next stage Watford on the 8th! I honestly thought i did not work quick enough on the group bourdon. Well done for everyone who passed and fingers crossed for those still waiting.
 
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Gemc23 said:
No an invite to go and do the tests

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Got my email I passed, next stage Watford on the 8th! I honestly thought i did not work quick enough on the group bourdon. Well done for everyone who passed and fingers crossed for those still waiting.
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Amazing news :) were you am or pm session on the 16th at Crewe?
 
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Salary is 39,500 for training until you sign your core route (approx 14 months), rising to 57,000.
62,000 one year later and finally 67,000 one year after.

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AuraXB said:
Question about the WAFV if anyone knows - does the square sometimes flash dark multiple times in a row like it does in this YouTube video?

If so, is it a click each time it comes up, or only when it changes from light to dark?
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All will be explained so take no notice of what others will tell you, it's very straight forward and just 30 minutes of concentration.
 
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Sat the assessment Tuesday 22nd, PM, and in invited to complete computer assessments and CBI in Crewe on 4th Jan.

Best of luck to everyone else on nearby dates!!
 
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Completed my assessment today, expecting to hear back next week seeing as everyone else here is usually hearing back by then. Been told it will be within 7-10 days. Overall, I'm feeling confident, but only time will tell whether or not I passed to Avanti's standards. Now it's just a matter of anxiously waiting with my fingers crossed!
 
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Has anyone on here sat the CBI with Avanti yet? From what I’ve read on here, apparently it’s not too dissimilar to an MMI. For example, tell me a time when you’ve dealt with an emergency situation, etc. Just not 100% sure of what to expect on the day.
 
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MatthewLdn said:
Has anyone on here sat the CBI with Avanti yet? From what I’ve read on here, apparently it’s not too dissimilar to an MMI. For example, tell me a time when you’ve dealt with an emergency situation, etc. Just not 100% sure of what to expect on the day.
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I sat the CBI with GWR (when it was FGW) and it is indeed similar, but is arguably subject to greater variation. My understanding is that the MMI consists of the same 6 (?) questions, whereas the questions asked during the CBI can be plucked from a 'question bank' and tailored to fit the applicant, possibly depending on their answers in the M7 SJT. That is only speculation on my part, however, garnished from my own experience and what others have written on here.
 
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tonyianmoore@g said:
Good, because I'm taking an early train (7.07 from MK) to Crewe so was going to bring some stuff to do in the 3 hours or so I have to kill!!
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There's no lockers but you can keep your stuff with you. Obviously anything electrical has to be turned off and out of sight.

I just took my phone, keys and wallet which had my proof of ID etc in. Many others brought bags with them

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Dec718 said:
Well done mate! All the best
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Cheers mate! You too
 
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MatthewLdn said:
Has anyone on here sat the CBI with Avanti yet? From what I’ve read on here, apparently it’s not too dissimilar to an MMI. For example, tell me a time when you’ve dealt with an emergency situation, etc. Just not 100% sure of what to expect on the day.
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I did mine today for Avanti, yes
 
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One final question - it says to bring ID which is fine as I've got a driving licence, but does the proof of National Insurance number have to be physical or can I show the page from the HMRC website that has the NI number on it?
 
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tonyianmoore@g said:
One final question - it says to bring ID which is fine as I've got a driving licence, but does the proof of National Insurance number have to be physical or can I show the page from the HMRC website that has the NI number on it?
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I would personally play it safe and find a way to get some physical proof. I just took my letter from HMRC giving me my NI number. They accepted it without the card attached. I think as long as the name on the official letter matches your passport you will be fine.
 
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