Recent content by ctufudgey

Make sure you put Worcester Shrub Hill in, the initial advert had Worcestershire Parkway as the location which was incorrect.

I would have thought you will be training at a mixture of the locations listed above. My understanding is that Worcester Shrub Hill is a subsidiary Train Crew depot of Reading strangely enough and therefore it is likely you will have training at Paddington, as well as Swindon and Bristol -...

I've been in teaching for the last 10 years, in various roles, but next week I start training as a train driver. I have to say I'm really looking forward to it!

Hey, Just wanted to message you to ask if you had received any instructions yet regarding starting next Monday. I'm starting as well - I've sent all the paperwork back and even had my photocard through the post, but nothing else - just wondered if anyone else had. Anyhow, roll on next...

You are the second teacher to driver convert I have heard of, in addition to myself! Good luck with the position hunting!!

No, i'm an external. Was just wondering if anyone else on here would be on the same course start date. Handed in my notice yesterday - getting excited now! Excellent stuff! Itching to get started!

Anybody else starting training in Bristol on 7th April?

Was told on the phone when the conditional offer was made that I'd be starting on that date in Bristol, although nothing in writing yet. Had my medical on Tuesday this week which was all fine subject to drug test results. Quite an in depth medical but interesting none the less!

Well, the last month has been very interesting! Sat Stage 2 tests in early November (MMI was scheduled to be included but wasn't carried out on that day for various reasons). A week later I was informed I had passed Stage 2 tests and was invited back for MMI. Last week I was invited to the...

Yes, the new practice material came with the email invite. Quite a change I would say, in line with what other people have said in other threads. Various attention. perception and vigilance tests, written communication and multi-modal interview. Going to be a busy and long day hopefully...

Hi all, I was one of the people who sat the Stage 1 assessments in Bristol back in September and passed, but we had to wait for Stage 2 assessments to be organised. Just had an email about an hour ago asking me to book Stage 2 assessment centre (which will be the new style procedure) for...

At the Stage 1 process, the OPC invigilator stated that FGW would get back with whether you passed or failed. He then said if you wanted further feedback that you should get in touch with OPC who would be able to tell you, as they were marking the tests and have the info on their databases...

Hi all, I thought I would add my experience so far as I have been a bit of a lurker of these boards. I was also in Bristol two weeks ago for the Stage 1 Assessment - Tues 12-3. Waiting for results like everybody else. I think there are some quirks in the new application website - completed...