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It moves so slow on the railway like others have said but they should get in touch eventually. Andy50027 have look on the forum for information related to assessment practice. There are some good links and and most if not all questions have been answered by members.
Yes, as a guard in my previous role, I delayed a train by 6 minutes because the despatch corridor was busy spilling over during rush hour. Didn't have platform staff that day apart from agency staff so I walked to the back and almost to the front telling people to get back. Good thing I did as...
Hi all, Im looking at practice materials. I got sent some from my TOC and worked through those several times as well the How To Become Books. Im trying to practice the OAT tests. Does anyone have any suggestions on other things to do to simulate this test. Assesment got cancelled back in April...
Hi, not sure really but I followed the advice in the forums and declared all medications I am currently taking. Got the all clear. Best to be honest.
Congratulations by the way.
Meant to type if anyone who went for tfl train driver has there practice tests they could help with RCVE example. I had one but chucked it out in error that I used.
Hi, the tests are just a simulation of what the real version will be. They are not the full version so it's just the case of practicing all. Practice speed and accuracy, reading all the instructions carefully and interpretation of them. I made a version of RVCE on my phone and went back to it...
Hi, they should of sent you practice test so double check the full length of your email. RVCE you must listen to a piece of information about an accident that has taken place. You need to make notes and relay a message back. Only pay attention to safety critical information (train car carriage...
Yes it happened to me. I was applying for several jobs and DB Cargo placed me in talent pool for next year. Out of the blue they sent me an email offering the position but had to turn it down due to accepting another. I didn't hear anything for a couple months after the interview/assessment even...
Hi, I had the same response but until now I have heard nothing. Did not matter to me as I managed to get job with TOC. Call them up though and make enquiries, just so they don't forget about you.
I used a couple books to make me think of example question. Granted I'm not the same age as you but it did help greatly. It took me about a year and half to successfully apply again but in that time, it was all good prep work.
Try the book by Susan Hodges 'Brilliant answers to tough interview...
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