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Recent content by StudentFish

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    Train Dispatcher Advice

    It may vary from TOC to TOC but as I am employed in this role, I can perhaps tell you about my experience. For the interview, I would definitely learn at least the basic info about the TOC you are applying for, i.e routes, franchises, customer base etc. They may ask you about your general...
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    Yes, exactly what I was informed. But I received conflicting information about the tests when I compare the experiences from this forum. For example, on the TEA-Occ, a lot of members state to look for double symbols. Yet when I speak to people taking the tests with my TOC, they say double...
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    Indeed, we shall see in a week or so. It did make me wonder though as the TOC in question likes to make their assessments quite difficult.
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    I know, another person I know also said the same thing. I have a feeling my colleague made a mistake. Thank you all
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    I see, my understanding was that the assessors would want to throw off any person that has been practising a particular way.
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    Sorry, just to reiterate, I am aware it is 4 dots on the practise tool. My question is whether this may change on the actual day of assessment.
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    Group Bourdon paper test

    Hi All, Apologies if this question has been asked a few times before but haven't been able to find a straight answer. I recently spoke with a colleague who's son has completed the Stage 1 tests with a TOC recently. He mentioned to me that the objective of the group Bourdon test on the day was...
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    Crossrail Assessment

    I think there is a restriction on who can view your profile.
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    Crossrail Assessment

    I believe on the Pearson - Talent lens website it states that; Telephone Search: Respondents must look for key symbols while searching through pages in a simulated telephone directory containing a list of plumbers Telephone Search While Counting: Respondents must again search in a telephone...

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