This confused me too, as I did my previous OPC with WMR at their enhanced standards.
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Hrav1656
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I have just received an invitation to take 4 tests.
Neatro
Member
Think of enhanced standard as each company make their own number up, it could be additional tests or it could be a higher pass mark.
If I remember correctly WMT uses the DFFT test which Avanti do not, so that would be a test you'd have to do.
But Avanti could want 80% and WMT might want 90% (hypothetical numbers)
Id be prepared to sit all the tests again and then be relieved when they say which tests you don't need to do.
Avanti also use CBI where as WMT uses MMI so that would be another interview you'd have to do again within OPC assessments.
Ihopeipass
Member
Applied for Wolves also not heard either. I remember in the past when I applied there was a long wait then.
d44nny
Member
New street for me
crt-crt
Member
Birmingham applicant here. Got invite to OPC Stage 1 today. Does anyone know if OPC Stage 1 with WMT includes the full sweep of tests or just the 5 they recommend focusing on in the email. The prep materials include the full sweep of assessment practise materials but the email recommends focusing on the 5. Correct me if I am wrong but Stage 1 is the written assessments and Stage 2 is the computer assessments. It’s a bit confusing because I’ve seen some TOC’s invite people to a full day of testing from GBT to MMI and label it Stage 1.
d44nny
Member
When did you complete the initial tasks? I only did mine yesterday. Is there a choice of dates you could choose?
crt-crt
Member
I completed all 4 of them same day the email came through on the 27th Jan Monday. They didn’t give me any option to select a date. The successful email includes a specific date. I am surprised really because the email came through before the deadline on the 4 tasks.
Pompey_matelot
Member
Same here! Still waiting
Hrav1656
Member
I’m wolves, received the initial tests on Friday as did a mate of mine. Hope you get yours soon.
MJT
Member
Hi folks, I applied for New Street/Snow Hill. Got the email to complete the initial tests whilst away on holiday last week (Thu 30th Jan) & have completed them today (Mon 3rd Feb). Hope anyone still waiting to hear gets theirs soon. 
Hi, These initial tests, what do each of them comprise? The process seems to have changed a little. I'm familiar with an SJT, but not sure what the ones such as priorities-driving tasks involve.Hi folks, I applied for New Street/Snow Hill. Got the email to complete the initial tests whilst away on holiday last week (Thu 30th Jan) & have completed them today (Mon 3rd Feb). Hope anyone still waiting to hear gets theirs soon.
Are the other two simply forms asking for more information, or are they tests as well. Thank you
Pompey_matelot
Member
Got my email today inviting me to complete the online tests! Hopefully anyone else waiting is getting Comms too
xenomorth45
Member
I have just received mine too, I am confident with the SJT. But I have no idea what the other 3 could be about.
It’s just stage 1, paper assessments, so the 5 tests they’ve recommended. Pass that and you’ll be onto stage 2, which is computer tests and MMI
MJT
Member
1st one asks about personal info: Do you have own transport, have you applied before, do you live within 60 mins of depot applied for etc.
2nd one is regarding preferences: Asks you to choose answers between strongly agree and strongly disagree, and was things like, do you like working in a team, do you prefer to work at a desk, do you like to be supervised, do you like structured day etc.
3rd is Priorities - Driving: Asks you to choose what you think are the 3 most important and 3 least important driving tasks from a pre-defined list (thinkgs like driving a train safely, following rules and regs, giving good customer service etc)
4th is an SJT with 9 different scenarios.
Hope that helps
Brilliant.1st one asks about personal info: Do you have own transport, have you applied before, do you live within 60 mins of depot applied for etc.
2nd one is regarding preferences: Asks you to choose answers between strongly agree and strongly disagree, and was things like, do you like working in a team, do you prefer to work at a desk, do you like to be supervised, do you like structured day etc.
3rd is Priorities - Driving: Asks you to choose what you think are the 3 most important and 3 least important driving tasks from a pre-defined list (thinkgs like driving a train safely, following rules and regs, giving good customer service etc)
4th is an SJT with 9 different scenarios.
Hope that helps
Thank you.
Seems the 3rd one is the new addition
xenomorth45
Member
Thanks that’s really helpful. In the preferences one do you have any idea what they are looking for? From the examples you gave I would be thinking disagree for working in a team and supervision. Especially given the lone nature of the job.1st one asks about personal info: Do you have own transport, have you applied before, do you live within 60 mins of depot applied for etc.
2nd one is regarding preferences: Asks you to choose answers between strongly agree and strongly disagree, and was things like, do you like working in a team, do you prefer to work at a desk, do you like to be supervised, do you like structured day etc.
3rd is Priorities - Driving: Asks you to choose what you think are the 3 most important and 3 least important driving tasks from a pre-defined list (thinkgs like driving a train safely, following rules and regs, giving good customer service etc)
4th is an SJT with 9 different scenarios.
Hope that helps
MJT
Member
Oh, if only I had the answers....
Hello, new to the forum. I have applied for Shrewsbury and got the email to do the four on line tests, I have never applied before so this is all new to me. All the above is very helpful I was just wondering if the online tests are timed or do you have as long as you want to do them? Just trying to decide when to do them around kids and a dog!!!
Cheers.
Cheers.
RailGun
New Member
The test are not timed but you’d have to finish them once you start them. A quiet and distraction-free space is encouraged.
Great stuff thanks very much.
Redkey
New Member
I just got my online test results and was informed I didn't meet the standard. I'm 99% sure I've aced the SJT which means the preferences test has let me down. I felt quite confident about that test too feeling that my personality and preferences are aligned with what I believe they're looking for, so it's come as a surprise.
I have to say I'm a bit gutted. I can't apply for another 12 months and I don't know if I will for a good while. Best of luck to those still waiting and those who got the good news about progressing to the next stages.
I have to say I'm a bit gutted. I can't apply for another 12 months and I don't know if I will for a good while. Best of luck to those still waiting and those who got the good news about progressing to the next stages.
Pompey_matelot
Member
Sorry to hear that, did it give you a score or anything?
How long after you did the test did you get the result?
Redkey
New Member
No feedback or score was provided. I got my results 6 days after completing the tests.
xenomorth45
Member
Sorry to hear that. Can you remember what you put for the preferences test?
d44nny
Member
Is anyone still waiting the results of the first 4 tasks? I completed mine on 30th Jan closing date was 2nd Feb for Birmingham
MJT
Member
I'm still waiting, although a few days behind you. My deadline was 4th and I completed on 3rd, so a week today. Just re-read the email and it says upto a week after the deadline, so I guess we just have to be patient and play the waiting game.
d44nny
Member
Yeah not going to chase it for a couple weeks. No news is good news.