How long did it take after your DMI to find out you passed?
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About 2 hours
About 2 hours for me as well but bear in mind mate, I’ve seen others on here wait up to two weeks-ish.
I think we had quick replies as we were getting loaded onto June courses.
Yeah been hearing mixed information on start dates so will have to wait and see now
I heard 2 days later so hopefully you will hear early next week
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UTV1982
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Fingers crossed for you!! Can you remember any of the suitability questions? I’ve got the 6 scenarios from the MMI to fall back on, but 9???!
No I don't believe so as everyone does the same apprenticeship. Then once that's done you then go off to your areas to drive. Not 100 percent certain though
The 6 of us that started 2 weeks ago are Bletchley based, our first week was all in Birmingham. Last week and next week are done at NTAR in Northampton, after that we go back to Bletchley for front end turns before returning back to NTAR for both Rules part 1 and part 2. When you start your traction handling hours although most likely you should go back to your home depot but it’s not a 100% guaranteed
SoT390
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Hi, sorry if this has been asked already, but how long do you get for each sheet for the Group Bourdon test? I'm under the impression it is one minute per sheet but have seen elsewhere say two minutes.
itsmejuniior
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Two minutes
6up
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Birmingham and Coventry 2027 intake jobs are live. Good luck to anyone who applies.
UTV1982
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For anyone at this stage, I had my DMI yesterday and November was mentioned as the next course date for Cov.
Trains101
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Anyone here actually drives for WMT. How do the shifts work, I have friends who work in freight and they sometimes only do 5/6 hours worth of shift but get 12 hours. Is this the same for passenger trains
maf
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Good luck everyone! If you need any help, see the link in my sig (not affiliated)
Hello everyone.
I have been encouraged (as a female) to apply for the appenticeship in Wolves but I don't have much experience in safety critical roles. I do have some safeguarding experience as a former teacher and I meet the other expectations for the apprenticeship though. I just lack confidence.
This will be my first proper application. I am nervous and excited. Don't know why I'm posting this...but very thankful this forum exists.
I have been encouraged (as a female) to apply for the appenticeship in Wolves but I don't have much experience in safety critical roles. I do have some safeguarding experience as a former teacher and I meet the other expectations for the apprenticeship though. I just lack confidence.
This will be my first proper application. I am nervous and excited. Don't know why I'm posting this...but very thankful this forum exists.
Hello. Welcome to the forum. If you need any help please just ask or private message me as I have been through the process . I am also female and was encouraged to apply but I'm glad I did. In terms of safety critical roles I don't feel you need to have worked a role like that to be able to apply, you just need to be aware that's its a safety critical role and if and when you get to the MMI stage you can go back through your career in your head and pinpoint times where you have safeguard kids or done something with a safety mindset. That's what they are looking. I wish you all the best of luck
Hiya,
I am just leaving teaching to start at as a trainee next month. Relating a lot of teaching was fairly easy in interview particularly around data collection in relation to precision and concentrating for long periods.
Go for it.
magicflash
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Have you heard anything about your stage 1 OPC yet ?
BHMGuard
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You’ll probably think those of us awaiting DMI’s will get some sort of correspondence around summer time then in that case.
Any tips please mate got mine tomorrow morning, literally spent last week none stop revisingI heard this afternoon that I’ve got through to Stage 1 OPC too!
xenomorth45
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Good luck to everyone applying. This will be my second application with WMR after passing all but 1 part of the OPC tests last year.
How did you feel you got on mate? Who did your interview? Had mine Thurs was so nervous though
Thank you for the encouragement. I will be applying today as I feel I have nothing to lose.I have a couple of questions which I was wondering if anybody could help me with.
On the application, it asks about my nearest depot. From the drop down list, my nearest depot is actually a different one to where the job is being advertised. Shall I select Wolves as this is where I want to apply (I live about 50 mins away so it is still very much within the travelling distance). My nearest depot is Shrewsbury- but annoyingly I never see vacancies from WMRS for this depot.
Also, I have been self-employed for about 3 years now. How does screening and references work? Would they be satisfied with a reference from somebody that I teach privately? I also volunteer for a couple of places and hoping I could use references from these places too for some more credibility. Thank you.
On the application, it asks about my nearest depot. From the drop down list, my nearest depot is actually a different one to where the job is being advertised. Shall I select Wolves as this is where I want to apply (I live about 50 mins away so it is still very much within the travelling distance). My nearest depot is Shrewsbury- but annoyingly I never see vacancies from WMRS for this depot.
Also, I have been self-employed for about 3 years now. How does screening and references work? Would they be satisfied with a reference from somebody that I teach privately? I also volunteer for a couple of places and hoping I could use references from these places too for some more credibility. Thank you.
mr_ixolite
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That's annoying, failing on just one part, what did you fail on?
UTV1982
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A bit like you for the first 3 questions, loads of info came out so that was ok. But the last 9 I felt like I fumbled through. I’ve been a bit hard on myself about it the last couple of days but I guess everyone wishes they would’ve said this or that when they replay it in their mind.
Any news for you yet? Fingers crossed for you and keep us posted.
I would’ve thought so. More courses in Jan, March etc. Good luck with the interview when it comes around.
Same as me then mate, I started ok then by the time it was question 6-9 I think I started to repeat myself and on one had to pause and pretty much reset myself lol tried to explain using STAR but I just ended up babbling
Not heard anything yet mate I assume they do all the interviews before sending emails, do you know if there was many more dates after your session? I can’t remember but I’m sure there was only 4/6 dates on the invite email with maybe the last being tomorrow.
All the best mate hopefully see you there in NOV, let me know if you hear back
HH24
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Had my DMI for Coventry last week and found out I passed today 
. Hopefully see some of you on future courses!
. Hopefully see some of you on future courses!ad00am
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Hi all,
I wondered if anyone who has recently been offered a role with WMT could offer some guidance on a very hypothetical question.
I am currently going through the process with WMT (trainee driver) but due to personal circumstances I am likely to be unable to accept a course date this side of the summer if successful. Do you know if WMT offer flexibility and keep personnel within the talent pool for later course dates should they be unable to commit to the first offer?
Many thanks in advance.
I wondered if anyone who has recently been offered a role with WMT could offer some guidance on a very hypothetical question.
I am currently going through the process with WMT (trainee driver) but due to personal circumstances I am likely to be unable to accept a course date this side of the summer if successful. Do you know if WMT offer flexibility and keep personnel within the talent pool for later course dates should they be unable to commit to the first offer?
Many thanks in advance.