LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

[DARK CHOC]

Just been accepted for the part time role. I am well chuffed although I had accepted another job offer 2 days before getting the call. Won't be staying in that job long

Just a few questions if I may:

Any idea how long into the new year we can expect until training will start?

Prospect of FT position after 12/18 months?

How long between offer and completing the medical?

Thanks in advance and well done to all those who were successful! I can't wait to get started

When did you do your AC2? BIG CONGRATS

 

[Jetlagged]

Waiting for you now..hows practise going?

Going well thanks DC. Not long now.

 

[Jimbo12345]

Just been accepted for the part time role. I am well chuffed although I had accepted another job offer 2 days before getting the call. Won't be staying in that job long

Just a few questions if I may:

Any idea how long into the new year we can expect until training will start?

Prospect of FT position after 12/18 months?

How long between offer and completing the medical?

Thanks in advance and well done to all those who were successful! I can't wait to get started

Firstly congratulations!

To answer your questions..

1. No idea..I believe all the remaining courses this year are full though so I guess your looking at early/mid next year now.
2. Again very hard to answer, depends on if the vacancies are there! Of course MOST, although not all, part timers have a wish to go FT so they will be all be in front of you now. You are eligible to apply for FT after you complete and pass the 13-16 weeks initial course..so if you start in Jan 18 you will be able to apply for FT in March 19...or there abouts.
3. 4 months for me but again it varies...I was in no rush and turned down an earlier course.

Well done!

 

[oz220]

When did you do your AC2? BIG CONGRATS

25th oct.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Tron81]

Congrats to those getting through....How has everyone found the study materials so far?
For those who got to abandon ship early lol......and have been invited to take ac2 or have already been passed all the assessments,.. sorry for the repeat question... how many rows down did you get when looking for 2 shapes/alternating shapes?

Anyone's response will be much appreciated

 

[DARK CHOC]

Congrats to those getting through....How has everyone found the study materials so far?
For those who got to abandon ship early lol......and have been invited to take ac2 or have already been passed all the assessments,.. sorry for the repeat question... how many rows down did you get when looking for 2 shapes/alternating shapes?

Anyone's response will be much appreciated

3lines

 

[DARK CHOC]

25th oct.

Thanks for the replies.

U did it on 25th and got result already?

25th oct.

Thanks for the replies.

You done it on 25th and got a reply 2 days? Later

 

[choochoochoo]

Congrats to those getting through....How has everyone found the study materials so far?
For those who got to abandon ship early lol......and have been invited to take ac2 or have already been passed all the assessments,.. sorry for the repeat question... how many rows down did you get when looking for 2 shapes/alternating shapes?

Anyone's response will be much appreciated

5-6 lines

 

[oz220]

U did it on 25th and got result already?

You done it on 25th and got a reply 2 days? Later

Oh sorry 19th

 

[Tron81]

Well I'm on my way there now. I was hoping to catch a HST but it's cancelled so it's a Thames turbo.

How did you find it?

 

[Jetlagged]

How did you find it?

And you Tron? How was it? Are you concerned about that shape test?

Calling PudseyBear... Are you there? Did the Turbo let you down as well or did you make it?

 

[Tron81]

And you Tron? How was it? Are you concerned about that shape test?

Calling PudseyBear... Are you there? Did the Turbo let you down as well or did you make it?

Lol.. I haven't sat my ac1 yet.. was just going through the material and wanted clarification... mine is this week.. wish me luck

 

[oz220]

My advice to those wishing to hear it is for ac1; use practise material. Work as quickly and accurately as you can. Practise material can be very similar or slightly different but it was surprising how many had clearly not even look at the practise stuff when I did mine.

Ac2 prepare, prepare and prepare. Look at the 4 competencies and think about achievements in your working life where you have resolved things in relation to these competencies. I had about 3 different examples I could use and then said them at loud to myself a million times beforehand. I then choose the best one for the question. And remember, it's an interview so things can get nervous. Try and stay calm and speak clearly and confidently.

Good luck to all!

 

[DARK CHOC]

My advice to those wishing to hear it is for ac1; use practise material. Work as quickly and accurately as you can. Practise material can be very similar or slightly different but it was surprising how many had clearly not even look at the practise stuff when I did mine.

Ac2 prepare, prepare and prepare. Look at the 4 competencies and think about achievements in your working life where you have resolved things in relation to these competencies. I had about 3 different examples I could use and then said them at loud to myself a million times beforehand. I then choose the best one for the question. And remember, it's an interview so things can get nervous. Try and stay calm and speak clearly and confidently.

Good luck to all!

Yh good advice as I was part of those tho who didnt lool at practise materials...those things r just to glimpse to give u an idea of what 2 expect but no point going over it 100x
..depending on the person I just went to the test ..they clearly explain what you have to do and they guve u practise questions and then u start..self explanatory really...all information is there ..jiat look or work out the answer.....either u get it or u don't...

 

[Tron81]

Yh good advice as I was part of those tho who didnt lool at practise materials...those things r just to glimpse to give u an idea of what 2 expect but no point going over it 100x
..depending on the person I just went to the test ..they clearly explain what you have to do and they guve u practise questions and then u start..self explanatory really...all information is there ..jiat look or work out the answer.....either u get it or u don't...

I will be honest.... I'm not too concerned about the later part of AC1.. ERROR checking* and shapes, I'm more concerned about the information side... don't want to be wasting time re reading passages then run out of time... the pressure lol

 

[DARK CHOC]

I will be honest.... I'm not too concerned about the later part of AC1.. ERROR checking* and shapes, I'm more concerned about the information side... don't want to be wasting time re reading passages then run out of time... the pressure lol

Lol na forget reading passage..straight onto the question and lool for the key word in question Andaman the passage 2 the answer ....u will b kl...depends how ur brain processes things

 

[Tron81]

Lol na forget reading passage..straight onto the question and lool for the key word in question Andaman the passage 2 the answer ....u will b kl...depends how ur brain processes things

I hope so... did it work for you? You on AC2?

 

[Jetlagged]

Lol.. I haven't sat my ac1 yet..... mine is this week.. wish me luck

Doh! Of course. I knew that! All the luck in the world matey and don't forget to report back.

 

[Tron81]

Doh! Of course. I knew that! All the luck in the world matey and don't forget to report back.

Of course.. anyone else this week? Or are we down to the last few?

 

[PudseyBearHST]

How did you find it?

And you Tron? How was it? Are you concerned about that shape test?

Calling PudseyBear... Are you there? Did the Turbo let you down as well or did you make it?

Hey Tron and Jetlagged! It went fine and the day went out really smooth. My group finished by about 11 (started at about 8:30). I have a feeling I know which way it went but time will tell. Best of luck though on your assessment day!

 

[Tron81]

Hey Tron and Jetlagged! It went fine and the day went out really smooth. My group finished by about 11 (started at about 8:30). I have a feeling I know which way it went but time will tell. Best of luck though on your assessment day!

Many thanks

 

[Jetlagged]

Hey Tron and Jetlagged! It went fine and the day went out really smooth. My group finished by about 11 (started at about 8:30). I have a feeling I know which way it went but time will tell. Best of luck though on your assessment day!

Thanks and I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[Tron81]

Hey Tron and Jetlagged! It went fine and the day went out really smooth. My group finished by about 11 (started at about 8:30). I have a feeling I know which way it went but time will tell. Best of luck though on your assessment day!

Keep us posted

 

[DARK CHOC]

I hope so... did it work for you? You on AC2?

Well I guess so...as I got the call to say im through

 

[PudseyBearHST]

Thanks. And sorry for not posting sooner. I think the best tip to give to you both is definitely use the practice material. It was quite evident when I was there that some people hadn't and they seemed to struggle- for example the part(3) of the SCAAT can at first be a confusing concept so don't let that be the first day you come across it. Also, they highly recommend that you don't use the technique where you have to find two shapes and you look for one shape at a time- I think you lose too much time doing this method so unless you really struggle, I would try to find both shapes together.

Interestingly, the charter that you should have read before and that you sign clearly indicates you should be dressed smartly; nearly everyone at my day were dressed smart.

 

[DARK CHOC]

Thanks. And sorry for not posting sooner. I think the best tip to give to you both is definitely use the practice material. It was quite evident when I was there that some people hadn't and they seemed to struggle- for example the part(3) of the SCAAT can at first be a confusing concept so don't let that be the first day you come across it. Also, they highly recommend that you don't use the technique where you have to find two shapes and you look for one shape at a time- I think you lose too much time doing this method so unless you really struggle, I would try to find both shapes together.

Interestingly, the charter that you should have read before and that you sign clearly indicates you should be dressed smartly; nearly everyone at my day were dressed smart.

Lol I wish i can say the same.. some came in a tracksuit..or jeans and a t-shirt but noone was pulled up on it ...

 

[Jetlagged]

Thanks. And sorry for not posting sooner. I think the best tip to give to you both is definitely use the practice material. It was quite evident when I was there that some people hadn't and they seemed to struggle- for example the part(3) of the SCAAT can at first be a confusing concept so don't let that be the first day you come across it. Also, they highly recommend that you don't use the technique where you have to find two shapes and you look for one shape at a time- I think you lose too much time doing this method so unless you really struggle, I would try to find both shapes together.

Interestingly, the charter that you should have read before and that you sign clearly indicates you should be dressed smartly; nearly everyone at my day were dressed smart.

Thanks for that Pudsey.

The two shapes at the same time is coming on well, so that's the way that I'll be going. As for smart dressing, if I wash and iron the tracksuit first, that would work right?

 

[Tron81]

Thanks for that Pudsey.

The two shapes at the same time is coming on well, so that's the way that I'll be going. As for smart dressing, if I wash and iron the tracksuit first, that would work right?

Lol.... well I'm not confident with how mine went down today ... so I will hold out hope but be prepared to try other avenues if they arise in the future

 

[Jetlagged]

Lol.... well I'm not confident with how mine went down today ... so I will hold out hope but be prepared to try other avenues if they arise in the future

Sorry to hear that Tron. What is your particular concern?

 

[Tron81]

Sorry to hear that Tron. What is your particular concern?

I wasted to much time on the information sections... then the 4 sequences threw me off a bit... I was expecting 3 max... sometimes I supposed it's nerves that get the better of you.... I was happy with all the shape finding though... but we will see...