Newbie tips!

[ekn2020]

Hi everyone. I have my assessment for southern soon, can anyone tell me how long you get on each sheet for the bourdon test? I’ve been practising to 30 seconds per page.. thanks!

 

[KaneLeb]

Hi Ekn! Firstly, best of luck on your assessment! You'll get 2 minutes per page, and the test will be 10 minutes long - 5 pages total. If southern do the same as other TOC's.

 

[ekn2020]

Hi Ekn! Firstly, best of luck on your assessment! You'll get 2 minutes per page, and the test will be 10 minutes long - 5 pages total. If southern do the same as other TOC's.

2 minutes sounds more realistic, I’m only getting to line 9 in 30 seconds!! Thank you

 

[KaneLeb]

2 minutes sounds more realistic, I’m only getting to line 9 in 30 seconds!! Thank you

No problem. One massive tip I have read a thousand times on this forum is to first practice on your accuracy and not worry about speed (how many lines you do.) Just focus on making zero mistakes, and do this consistently before trying to add speed into the mix.

 

[tackleberry43]

I practiced in this site www.metodorf.com the bourdon test on here is good and I found the paper one in the assessment easier than the one on the site. It also does your score and gives you good details on the results

 

[Bigfoot]

2 minutes sounds more realistic, I’m only getting to line 9 in 30 seconds!! Thank you

9 lines in 30 seconds says to me a very low accuracy rate. I don't think I managed many more lines than that in the real test in 2 minutes.

 

[Undiscovered]

There's a tool on this forum for Group Bourdon test.
Find it, download it, and print off your test pages. Follow the instructions on the tool. Be honest with both your timing and your marking. your examiners will enforce this strictly.
Speed, consistency and accuracy, per line, per page and across all pages, are equally important.

This is just one part of the assessment process. Treat all with equal respect.

 

[transportphoto]

Please refer to existing threads - such as the ongoing discussion related to Assessment and Medicals pinned at the top of this forum area