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jma18

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Hi all,

Very new to this thread as I only found it after doing my part 1 on Tuesday. I’m an external candidate so reading this thread has been really helpful although I wish I’d found it sooner.

I thought it went ok apart from the dials test, I completely lost track of time and only answered 20 out of 43. I double checked these answered but I’m guessing because I answered less than 50% it’s probably not going to be great news. Does anyone who has passed have any views?
 

Neatro

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Hi all,

Very new to this thread as I only found it after doing my part 1 on Tuesday. I’m an external candidate so reading this thread has been really helpful although I wish I’d found it sooner.

I thought it went ok apart from the dials test, I completely lost track of time and only answered 20 out of 43. I double checked these answered but I’m guessing because I answered less than 50% it’s probably not going to be great news. Does anyone who has passed have any views?
The only thing I can suggest is that it's not about answering them all, it's how accurate you were also.
 

Reetzaboi

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Hereford
Hi all,

Very new to this thread as I only found it after doing my part 1 on Tuesday. I’m an external candidate so reading this thread has been really helpful although I wish I’d found it sooner.

I thought it went ok apart from the dials test, I completely lost track of time and only answered 20 out of 43. I double checked these answered but I’m guessing because I answered less than 50% it’s probably not going to be great news. Does anyone who has passed have any views?
Hey, I was there Tuesday as well going through some of the old threads people pass with 18 all correct so if ur accuracy is there I don’t see why you couldn't pass I think the beeps messed me up lol think I got the correct amount but second guessing, wait to find out I guess
 

jma18

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Hey, I was there Tuesday as well going through some of the old threads people pass with 18 all correct so if ur accuracy is there I don’t see why you couldn't pass I think the beeps messed me up lol think I got the correct amount but second guessing, wait to find out I guess
Thanks for the reply, that’s reassuring.

Yeah it’s amazing how something that seems so simple can mess with your head.

Good luck
 

baz962

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Hi all,

Very new to this thread as I only found it after doing my part 1 on Tuesday. I’m an external candidate so reading this thread has been really helpful although I wish I’d found it sooner.

I thought it went ok apart from the dials test, I completely lost track of time and only answered 20 out of 43. I double checked these answered but I’m guessing because I answered less than 50% it’s probably not going to be great news. Does anyone who has passed have any views?
I answered about 21-22 and passed to enhanced.
 

holmes3755

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Passed DMI, just waiting for opc test dates.

Did anyone that’s been get a choice of dates or were you allocated a set date?
 

staffrail123

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Haven’t had any results yet. On the dials I got to question 33 but found remembering the paragraph a bit difficult. Hopefully hear something this week
 

Wilddog101

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Bournemouth
Hi guys, I’m hoping someone might be able to help me, I’ve been given an interview for a weeks time and was wondering what to expect and how best to prepare for it as I’m very nervous!!
 

Neatro

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Hi guys, I’m hoping someone might be able to help me, I’ve been given an interview for a weeks time and was wondering what to expect and how best to prepare for it as I’m very nervous!!
It'll be a DMI. Plenty of information on this thread and this forum in general. Using the search function at the top searching for DMI will be your best option.
 

jma18

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Hi guys, I’m hoping someone might be able to help me, I’ve been given an interview for a weeks time and was wondering what to expect and how best to prepare for it as I’m very nervous!!
Use the STAR model was the best tip I got. Think of some examples for safety critical incidents. Good luck
 

sktt25

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Quick question for the people who have been to the Watford assessment centre, is there decent parking available on site or close by?
 
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Driver068

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Apologies in advance if wrong thread, however I read somewhere someone applied for Plymouth depot with XC but had to turn down due to work commitments.
I can't find the post but if anyone is aware of the post or who the individual is them a heads up there's a Trainee Train Driver vacancy advertised on arrivas career page...

 

Neatro

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Day 12 after the Stage 1 tests and still no word of the results for me. Has anyone else heard anything?
Is it actually day 12 or are you including weekends which aren't included. Its usually 2 weeks.

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Apologies in advance if wrong thread, however I read somewhere someone applied for Plymouth depot with XC but had to turn down due to work commitments.
I can't find the post but if anyone is aware of the post or who the individual is them a heads up there's a Trainee Train Driver vacancy advertised on arrivas career page...

That wasn't on this thread it was on the one previous.
 

Alumni

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Does anyone know the durations of each salary stage through training from start to finish?

Thanks
 

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