Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

[Dorian Grey]

I can't remember the abbreviations for the paper tests, but it included the bourdon, report writing, tones/phone book, cable+dials and the rules/procedures test. I think it took about 4 hours or so. Not sure if I've forgotten any others, I try not to think about them again if I can!

The computer tests plus MMI are sat separately at a later date if you pass stage one.

Thanks thats good to know it would have been a lot to prepare for every test. No computer memory test, concentration test and mmi then. Can worry about them at a later date ( hopefully!)

 

[harleyluna]

Had to cancel my test for Monday. Combination of things going against me . How often do these slots come up ?

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Had to cancel my test for Monday. Combination of things going against me . How often do these slots come up ?

There's been a few who've had to cancel, may be a wait of a few months. There will be another invite at some point

 

[jal2610]

Just found out I've passed the DMI and am in the talent pool! Thanks to those who have responses directly to any of my q's and for everyone who contributes on here. It's all been really helpful. Just have to wait for a start date now !

 

[rdw1987]

Just found out I've passed the DMI and am in the talent pool! Thanks to those who have responses directly to any of my q's and for everyone who contributes on here. It's all been really helpful. Just have to wait for a start date now !

Congratulations! how did you find the interview? I don't have the option to private message you and would like to ask a few questions, currently preparing for my DMI.

 

[Rigvon]

Just found out I've passed the DMI and am in the talent pool! Thanks to those who have responses directly to any of my q's and for everyone who contributes on here. It's all been really helpful. Just have to wait for a start date now !

Well done and congratulations. It’s a great feeling isn’t it!

 

[RyanC87]

Nope. No contact at all. Obviously don’t have an interview tomorrow but it would have been nice to be told. Will be using the extra time to revise even more but only so much you can do. Back to the waiting game. What stage you at?

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Stick to the booklet. They’re near enough the same or very similar. It prepared me perfectly.

I'm in now, 2 months out of class and driving now. A friend of mine is in the same boat as you, replied and didn't hear anything

 

[Saxon79]

Just found out I've passed the DMI and am in the talent pool! Thanks to those who have responses directly to any of my q's and for everyone who contributes on here. It's all been really helpful. Just have to wait for a start date now !

Congratulations

 

[kallyvintage]

I am doing them at 9:30. I was at work but just checked my phone on way out of mess room so managed get reply within 10 minutes.

See you then! Good luck

 

[Wincey123]

I'm in now, 2 months out of class and driving now. A friend of mine is in the same boat as you, replied and didn't hear anything

It’s very strange. Hoping for more dates asap!

 

[Saxon79]

See you then! Good luck

Yep all the best

 

[deanboy7]

Congrats! Hope all went well and you didn’t have to wait forever for it

Hi Jessica. I noticed that you said you failed a year ago. Was that with TFW? I failed the Atavt today but passed all other tests. Do you know if I have to apply all over again and is the 6 months from today or when the application came out (August)?

 

[jessica1306]

Hi Jessica. I noticed that you said you failed a year ago. Was that with TFW? I failed the Atavt today but passed all other tests. Do you know if I have to apply all over again and is the 6 months from today or when the application came out (August)?

Hiya—you do have to apply again however once/if getting through the paper sift and they send you the email saying you have passed, you can reply explaining you’ve got X/Y/Z test under your belt and so only need to do those you didn’t pass previously to go through to DMI. I’d passed all tests before so they gave me a DMI date for example. So not entire process if it is within 2 years from sitting date.

I believe it is 6 months from the sitting date, but I could be wrong. So you have more time on your tests at least. You should be able to apply in August.

 

[deanboy7]

Hiya—you do have to apply again however once/if getting through the paper sift and they send you the email saying you have passed, you can reply explaining you’ve got X/Y/Z test under your belt and so only need to do those you didn’t pass previously to go through to DMI. I’d passed all tests before so they gave me a DMI date for example. So not entire process if it is within 2 years from sitting date.

I believe it is 6 months from the sitting date, but I could be wrong. So you have more time on your tests at least. You should be able to apply in August.

Thanks for the advice. Fingers crossed if I pass application I can skip day 1 and just attend day 2 then. I walked away from there and couldn't believe I failed the Atavt...I felt ok after it so not a clue what images I failed on.

 

[Leavesontrack]

Thanks for the advice. Fingers crossed if I pass application I can skip day 1 and just attend day 2 then. I walked away from there and couldn't believe I failed the Atavt...I felt ok after it so not a clue what images I failed on.

No worse feeling... i was sure i failed that one when i did it, key i think is to just hit the ones your sure of, what you defo saw.. but hell what do i know...its a mystery how they mark some of the tests...

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Just found out I've passed the DMI and am in the talent pool! Thanks to those who have responses directly to any of my q's and for everyone who contributes on here. It's all been really helpful. Just have to wait for a start date now !

good work

 

[jal2610]

Congratulations! how did you find the interview? I don't have the option to private message you and would like to ask a few questions, currently preparing for my DMI.

thank you! I found it ok to be fair. It was fairly relaxed and i felt like the interviewers want you to do well so help/nudge you in the right direction if necessary. I think its been mentioned on here before but there were 3 sections with about 5 q's in each. There are your generic q's like why do you want the job etc. Just need to make sure you learn a bit about TFW and their plans and also try and find out info about the role itself such as the challenged you might face. It's a fairly standard interview and they ask questions you would expect to be asked for the most past so just do your prep and you should do ok!

Well done and congratulations. It’s a great feeling isn’t it!

yep its a massive relief! no more prep! I see that your process since the DMI has gone really quickly. Im hoping for the same. Think i may have just missed the boat for the 13th March though.

 

[Saxon79]

Question regarding the phone book test. Are you looking for the places that have double symbols? I read somewhere on this site that is what you do but it is a post that is over 3 years old.

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Question regarding the phone book test. Are you looking for the places that have double symbols? I read somewhere on this site that is what you do but it is a post that is over 3 years old.

Yes double symbols. The test booklet will prepare you for it, though it will look different when you sit it, the way to do it is the same

 

[Saxon79]

Yes double symbols. The test booklet will prepare you for it, though it will look different when you sit it, the way to do it is the same

So it's as simple as that just double symbols and ignore all other info?

 

[Jammy216]

Hi all. I too am in the talent pool for Cardiff after recently passing my DMI. I’m over the moon, just hope the medical won’t cause any issues. I have looked at many posts on here prior to all the stages and wanted to thank all who have contributed. I have to say that I have had doubts about my performances throughout but here I am. Anyone about to do the DMI, just be yourself and you’ll be fine.

 

[RyanC87]

Hi all. I too am in the talent pool for Cardiff after recently passing my DMI. I’m over the moon, just hope the medical won’t cause any issues. I have looked at many posts on here prior to all the stages and wanted to thank all who have contributed. I have to say that I have had doubts about my performances throughout but here I am. Anyone about to do the DMI, just be yourself and you’ll be fine.

You'll be fine with the medical. Well done mate. It's a great job

 

[Saxon79]

Can anyone recommend any practice material for the tea-occ test? I've done the practice booklet material.

 

[Jammy216]

Can anyone recommend any practice material for the tea-occ test? I've done the practice booklet material.

Personally I stuck to the provided material and this part of the test wasn’t too bad. This is the symbols in the directory and also counting beeps??

 

[L401CJF]

Personally I stuck to the provided material and this part of the test wasn’t too bad. This is the symbols in the directory and also counting beeps??

Agreed, for me personally I only used the materials provided with the exception of Group Bourdon - where the tool available on this site shows you how the real thing looks.

 

[RainDriver]

Any one sat Driver Interviews last couple of weeks at chester and heard back yet?

Not a word. You?

 

[perks1992]

Hi, just had my results for last Wednesday paper tests. Passed! Second attempt. Just messaging to ask if anyone can remember the 6 questions they asked for the mmi, I know one was an emergency situation. Not sure whether to change some answers

 

[Badge3226]

Hi, just had my results for last Wednesday paper tests. Passed! Second attempt. Just messaging to ask if anyone can remember the 6 questions they asked for the mmi, I know one was an emergency situation. Not sure whether to change some answers

They give you your sheet/answers back after the computer tests mate. You get about 45m-1hr to go over your answers again or even change them if you want

 

[perks1992]

Ok thanks mate. How did you find the computer tests and mmi?

 

[RyanC87]

Hi, just had my results for last Wednesday paper tests. Passed! Second attempt. Just messaging to ask if anyone can remember the 6 questions they asked for the mmi, I know one was an emergency situation. Not sure whether to change some answers

 

[perks1992]

Thanks buddy!