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Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers

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HollywoodFC

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ademuzzy said:
I have got my DMI on 7th March and I am trying to study in prep for the interview. I have used the search function to see if there is a thread specifically about the DMI but I haven't found much.
What advice can people give, in particular around lone working and answering questions on the wider team?
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Think about who you would class as 'your team' on a routine basis. Be prepared to answer how you would cope with lone working.

I found the DMI at my station to be far more relaxed than the MMI, by now they are satisfied you have the skillset to be a driver, my DMI was based more around personality and how you'd fit into the station team etc.. Good luck.
 
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Hi all,
I have computer tests coming up very soon which if successful will be followed by an MMI. Im somewhat confident for the interview (any tips are still helpful) as I have prepped for plenty of time and work as a vehicle tech for a main dealer which covers large amounts of health and safety and solo work. My concern lies with the perception test and the test with the grey and darker grey squares. I've read back through a fair bit of what people have posted. Im curious as to how people who have passed found these two tests in particular. I think I will be ok with the third test with the ball and maze as I play plenty of video games.

Any advice for the second stage is greatly appreciate!
 
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LoftyTD said:
Hi all,
I have computer tests coming up very soon which if successful will be followed by an MMI. Im somewhat confident for the interview (any tips are still helpful) as I have prepped for plenty of time and work as a vehicle tech for a main dealer which covers large amounts of health and safety and solo work. My concern lies with the perception test and the test with the grey and darker grey squares. I've read back through a fair bit of what people have posted. Im curious as to how people who have passed found these two tests in particular. I think I will be ok with the third test with the ball and maze as I play plenty of video games.

Any advice for the second stage is greatly appreciate!
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LoftyTD said:
Hi all,
I have computer tests coming up very soon which if successful will be followed by an MMI. Im somewhat confident for the interview (any tips are still helpful) as I have prepped for plenty of time and work as a vehicle tech for a main dealer which covers large amounts of health and safety and solo work. My concern lies with the perception test and the test with the grey and darker grey squares. I've read back through a fair bit of what people have posted. Im curious as to how people who have passed found these two tests in particular. I think I will be ok with the third test with the ball and maze as I play plenty of video games.

Any advice for the second stage is greatly appreciate!
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Hi Lofty, can I ask when you found out about the computer tests? I took the written tests on 13th Feb, found out I passed these on 20th Feb and was told they would be in touch with dates for the next stage in the next few weeks, but I’m yet to hear anything.
 
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RL1985 said:
Hi Lofty, can I ask when you found out about the computer tests? I took the written tests on 13th Feb, found out I passed these on 20th Feb and was told they would be in touch with dates for the next stage in the next few weeks, but I’m yet to hear anything.
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I got confirmation that I had passed the paper tests on 28/11/23, I had two or three opportunities in January to get onto the computer tests but was too slow. I then had about a month without nothing so I emailed for an update but didn't get a reply so assumed they were busy. I got my dates for the computer test and MMI on 28/02/24 and they confirmed the slot about an hour later as I was really fast.
Hope this helps!
 
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LoftyTD said:
I got confirmation that I had passed the paper tests on 28/11/23, I had two or three opportunities in January to get onto the computer tests but was too slow. I then had about a month without nothing so I emailed for an update but didn't get a reply so assumed they were busy. I got my dates for the computer test and MMI on 28/02/24 and they confirmed the slot about an hour later as I was really fast.
Hope this helps!
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Ah no, so it’s a race again for the computer test slots? I was hoping it would be easier as the process went on.
Thanks for the info and good luck with your computer tests and MMI!
 
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RL1985 said:
Ah no, so it’s a race again for the computer test slots? I was hoping it would be easier as the process went on.
Thanks for the info and good luck with your computer tests and MMI!
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Depends on how many in your testing group have passed and how many previous stage 1 passers are awaiting dates. They could have more slots prepared in anticipation.
 
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Does anyone know how they book the dmis ? A guy i was on computer tests with has already had his. Not had a date yet

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Nevermind got a date now
 
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BOMPO83 said:
Does anyone know how they book the dmis ? A guy i was on computer tests with has already had his. Not had a date yet

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Nevermind got a date now
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When did you find out you’d passed your MMI?
 
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Heard a rumour that tfw are pulling tje next 3 driver intakes ? Anyone know anything about it ? Apparently instructors can't keep up
 
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RyanC87 said:
This is pretty accurate

dials and cables psychometric pratice

hi all Wanted to try and give anyone potentially going for the driver psychometrics a proper practice test to prepare them for the dials part of the test. My reason for this is i struggled to find any practice that was similar to the actual test unike with the dots and had a couple of friends...
www.railforums.co.uk
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This link doesn't seem to work anymore, anyone able to repost it please
 
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I hear there has been a bit of a slow down for Cardiff and Chester depots due to training backlogs and people waiting for Driving Instructors to complete their driving hours etc
I’m assuming that people for these depots may have received the e mail as opposed to all applicants
Also as is well documented TFW have delayed some of their original growth plans across Wales which will delay the need for new drivers slightly
Frustrating but if you are in the pool you’re in the best place and the offer will come at some point
Recruitment seems to be ticking along for some other depots
 
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