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If the first sift of new job applications is based on the distance/time from your home to your desired depot, and that is over the 45 mins: how does one tell the sifters that you intend to move closer if successful? The few application forms I have seen do not seem to have a way of stating...

You can get toe-capped footwear at Screwfix quite cheaply, and also ones with the steel sole plates, (for builders in case they stand on a nail etc). Doc Martins are very good quality (but more expensive) and have oil and fuel resistant soles. They last me for ages and are comfortable, so in...

Thanks again. That is a useful document, not least because it explains a lot of the acronyms.

Thanks. Tried slowing down a bit and seemed to get a bit further down each sheet in the time available. No incorrect ones marked but a few valid targets missed. It’s only the second day I have been doing these, and already a slight improvement, so that’s good. RSSB?

Thanks.

So does any one know how many companies use computer presented GBT/SCAAT tests and how many use paper ones?

Cool. Will do. Thanks.

A couple of quick questions from a total beginner at all things train related. Presumably a driver depot is like a driver's 'office', where they report for duty? and What is the significance of the signing on points mentioned in this thread? Sorry if these are stupid questions.

Thanks for the GBT and SCAAT test software, (and Chris Gresham for writing it), but Wow it is tricky! I hope it gets easier with practice and we get faster.....

Ah, thanks Martin.

I have tried to send you a private message, JB, but not sure how to do it on this forum, so I sent you a 'conversation'. Regards, Uplinker

JB, I am trying to work out where you're coming from or if you're winding us up. Competancy based interviews are a way of finding out what people's experience, skills and attitudes are, and what their work ethic is. With something like the SAS, you absolutely have to prove that you have stamina...

Thanks newlearner, (post#7) I will crank up my ancient PC !

Thanks, will try that instead.

Thanks baz, you too. Just trying to get the group Bourdon test from this forum working.