Network Rail Apprenticeships

[t o m]

I know, typical! I might get some ear plugs just to be on the safe side.

 

[Rwhunited]

I know, typical! I might get some ear plugs just to be on the safe side.

Me and my Dad was discussing what to do on the maths test, should I purposely do bad so the class im in wont be challenging or do well and be in a higher class :P

 

[t o m]

I think it will be fairly basic maths, like GCSE, so wouldn't be too bothered. The maths test at the assessment day wasn't really difficult.

 

[Rwhunited]

I think it will be fairly basic maths, like GCSE, so wouldn't be too bothered. The maths test at the assessment day wasn't really difficult.

Im sure I read somewhere about A-Level mathematics... I may have dreamed it but who knows

 

[t o m]

Really? Oh dear... I'd guess that they'll teach us all the same but just at different speeds, like maths sets at school. Don't really know how it works.

All those times I sat in maths saying 'when will I ever need to know this in life'

 

[Dan_225]

just got off the phone there been offered the job
going to gosport on the 25th august anyone else going then?

Good news! Well done. Good feeling isn't it? I'm going down on the 3rd, but will see you there in September.

 

[mArKuS-04]

Its the same as a-level maths, you will be in the same classes, if ypur good at maths or not. they want every one to learn at the same level. So if your good at maths be prepared to be bored in the lessons. i was last year, just had to sit there and wait for others that were not so good to catch up!

 

[Rwhunited]

Its the same as a-level maths, you will be in the same classes, if ypur good at maths or not. they want every one to learn at the same level. So if your good at maths be prepared to be bored in the lessons. i was last year, just had to sit there and wait for others that were not so good to catch up!

I knew I had seen that it was A-Level somewhere, oh well I was good at GCSE maths, hopefully I'm good at this.

 

[mArKuS-04]

yeah its pretty basic, apart from a bit of calculus and trig, mechanical principles is a bit more advanced with stuff like, thermo dynamics and resistant forces etc. but the lecturers help if any one is finding it hard.

 

[t o m]

Doesn't sound too bad... wonder why we need to do an online maths test then.

 

[mArKuS-04]

think they just want a certain standard to be met, but its not a very high 1.

 

[DW89]

Hey i got a phone call this morning saying ive got the apprenticeship, i got track based at Newcastle im absolutely over the moon.

Im going down for the induction day on the 3rd Aug

 

[Rwhunited]

Hey i got a phone call this morning saying ive got the apprenticeship, i got track based at Newcastle im absolutely over the moon.

Im going down for the induction day on the 3rd Aug

Great stuff mate! Cya on the 3rd! and in September

 

[Calum S]

Hi everyone, i am new to this forum. i am 17 years old and from Aberdeenshire. I had my interview on 7th June in Perth and like many people i am still waiting to hear whether i have got through. i have applied for Aberdeen for signalling, so would be interested to hear if there is anyone else out there who has applied for Aberdeen and whether they have heard anything yet. thanks

 

[sean s]

Hi everyone, i am new to this forum. i am 17 years old and from Aberdeenshire. I had my interview on 7th June in Perth and like many people i am still waiting to hear whether i have got through. i have applied for Aberdeen for signalling, so would be interested to hear if there is anyone else out there who has applied for Aberdeen and whether they have heard anything yet. thanks

Hi Callum

I am 17 and From Angus, . I had my interview on 7th June in Perth too I heard last night at 2320hrs! via an email that I have got the job for signalling in Perth I have been invited to the open day on 26th July so its really short notice, i also seem to be missing an email or phone call letting me know some of the information about what to take etc so I am gonna phone them tomorrow, good luck, when we start i will be flying edinburgh to southampton most likely hope to see you at some point cheers

 

[Calum S]

Hi Callum

I am 17 and From Angus, . I had my interview on 7th June in Perth too I heard last night at 2320hrs! via an email that I have got the job for signalling in Perth I have been invited to the open day on 26th July so its really short notice, i also seem to be missing an email or phone call letting me know some of the information about what to take etc so I am gonna phone them tomorrow, good luck, when we start i will be flying edinburgh to southampton most likely hope to see you at some point cheers

Hi. Well done for getting through ! unfortunately when you were getting your good news via email i was getting my bad news, as i haven't got in and am on the reserve list, so having a "down" day today, but good luck to you. calum

 

[sean s]

Hi. Well done for getting through ! unfortunately when you were getting your good news via email i was getting my bad news, as i haven't got in and am on the reserve list, so having a "down" day today, but good luck to you. calum

Thats a shame hopefully u will get thru on reserve list, good luck anyway sean

 

[Rwhunited]

Hi Callum

I am 17 and From Angus, . I had my interview on 7th June in Perth too I heard last night at 2320hrs! via an email that I have got the job for signalling in Perth I have been invited to the open day on 26th July so its really short notice, i also seem to be missing an email or phone call letting me know some of the information about what to take etc so I am gonna phone them tomorrow, good luck, when we start i will be flying edinburgh to southampton most likely hope to see you at some point cheers

You will get it through in your contract pack mate, it's pretty hefty :P

 

[sean s]

You will get it through in your contract pack mate, it's pretty hefty :P

Cheers mate i take it just cums in post soon ?

 

[Rwhunited]

Cheers mate i take it just cums in post soon ?

Should be this week mate, cya in Portsmouth in September!

 

[t o m]

On the way back from my medical, nothing to it really.

 

[Rwhunited]

On the way back from my medical, nothing to it really.

I'm guessing you passed then?

 

[t o m]

Yep, I did Now currently relaxing in first class, enjoying a coffee and biscuit, on the train home. The train was delayed due to a signalling failure though, bloomin' Network Rail!

 

[Rwhunited]

Yep, I did Now currently relaxing in first class, enjoying a coffee and biscuit, on the train home. The train was delayed due to a signalling failure though, bloomin' Network Rail!

Ahaha well I have mine next Monday so hope all goes well

 

[DW89]

Im currently waiting on my contract pack to come through, but what did you have to do for your medical cz the last medical i had was when i was in the army lol

 

[luke12]

What questions besides the ones they emailed you(your experience of taking responsibility etc) do they ask? Rather nervous for my interview next week and don't know what to expect. Thanks!

 

[Rwhunited]

What questions besides the ones they emailed you(your experience of taking responsibility etc) do they ask? Rather nervous for my interview next week and don't know what to expect. Thanks!

I didn't really remember any questions, one I do remember was "explain a procedure you have had to do" I tried answering it really in depth about something I have done in school/college etc... But they was looking for a basic answer really, don't know if it will be the same for you, just make sure you ask plenty of questions

Good luck anyway

 

[t o m]

Im currently waiting on my contract pack to come through, but what did you have to do for your medical cz the last medical i had was when i was in the army lol

First thing I did was fill in a medical information form, asking if you have anything wrong with you, medical history etc... Then had to sit in a soundproof booth to do the hearing test, just put on some headphones that play some different frequencies in each ear and you have to press a button when you hear them. Did an eye test, just the basic reading the letters on the wall and a colour blindness test. Had my heart rate and blood pressure checked. Did a breathalyser, like those things you see on Road Wars. Checked my height and weight on a BMI chart. Had to walk in a straight line, heel to toe, stand still with my arms out and eyes closed and squat on the floor to check my balance. Final thing was a urine sample, just peed in a pot and she tested if for diabetes by putting a special strip of paper in it and she also sent some of the urine off for a drugs test.

 

[luke12]

I didn't really remember any questions, one I do remember was "explain a procedure you have had to do" I tried answering it really in depth about something I have done in school/college etc... But they was looking for a basic answer really, don't know if it will be the same for you, just make sure you ask plenty of questions

Good luck anyway

Cheers mate

 

[DW89]

Thanks Tom that was very insightful and pretty much exactly what i did in the medical for the Army. I'm really looking forward to go to the induction day on the 3rd August im flying from Newcastle so should be fun