Avanti - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (28/02/23)

[Azzer88]

Why would they?

Yeah exactly I’m just being paranoid haha

 

[KF29]

Yeah exactly I’m just being paranoid haha

Haha

 

[Bd27]

Does anyone know if they do the Edinburgh and Polmadie tests at Crewe as well or if they get done in glasgow? Just trying to be hopeful on getting to next stage and planning for event of it being Crewe as if it is it would need at least a couple days off work short notice.

 

[Harvinder]

Part 3 didn't have train stop counter, There were only two types of error on my test on the track, it changed colour to purple and skipped stops. Might be different for others though

 

[J407]

Hope i'm not the only one who's becoming excited about doing this test with the errors on the track, I just want to see what its all about. I actually think it sounds fun. (fingers crossed I get a chance at it)

 

[SuperS16v]

Part 3 didn't have train stop counter, There were only two types of error on my test on the track, it changed colour to purple and skipped stops. Might be different for others though

I sat the VSE and M7 last year for a different TOC. Part 1 & part 3 had exactly the same errors this time around, there was way more than what you have described above.

The M7 was also had exactly the same questions.

I can’t see them making the test random for different people, that’s not a fair testing process.

Hope i'm not the only one who's becoming excited about doing this test with the errors on the track, I just want to see what its all about. I actually think it sounds fun. (fingers crossed I get a chance at it)

There is definitely an element of excitement and fun with the testing process!

 

[Harvinder]

I sat the VSE and M7 last year for a different TOC. Part 1 & part 3 had exactly the same errors this time around, there was way more than what you have described above.

The M7 was also had exactly the same questions.

I can’t see them making the test random for different people, that’s not a fair testing process.



There is definitely an element of excitement and fun with the testing process!

Not way more at all, it only changed colour and skipped stops, it didn't reverse and there was no more than one dot moving on the track, i know these are errors but these were not on the test i did. Could be different for other people.

 

[SuperS16v]

Not way more at all, it only changed colour and skipped stops, it didn't reverse and there was no more than one dot moving on the track, i know these are errors but these were not on the test i did. Could be different for other people.

Like I say I would be surprised if people had different tests. But I guess we will never know.

 

[User7]

Not way more at all, it only changed colour and skipped stops, it didn't reverse and there was no more than one dot moving on the track, i know these are errors but these were not on the test i did. Could be different for other people.

Not to disclose what errors there were, but part 3 of mine had a lot more errors than what your suggesting

 

[Lembuffy]

Is there anyone who hasn’t heard anything at all?? I applied for Liverpool and Manchester, did my first 5 assessments on the 12th, deadline of the 14th…I’ve not even had the 28 day email??

This waiting is certainly a challenge in itself!!

Same here (only applied to Manchester though).

 

[wasaconductor]

Not to disclose what errors there were, but part 3 of mine had a lot more errors than what your suggesting

Same here in not including colour and shape

 

[Scrambled Eggs]

Wolverhampton applicant - 28day email received.

 

[Harvinder]

Not to disclose what errors there were, but part 3 of mine had a lot more errors than what your suggesting

Yes you are right sorry, I just remembered there were more, I did press error on it. There were two more errors, a second dot appearing and the dot reversing. In part 3

 

[JollofAndFanta]

Ah that's funny, every time it popped up I thought 'what the hells that mean', glanced at my router, told the kids to get off the Netflix.

Lol haha this made me lol

Maybe I’m being paranoid. But my deadline for VSE test is 29th and I’m gonna do it 27th haha they wouldn’t change it or withdraw it would they?

My deadline was on the 23rd and I done mine 1pm on the 23rd

Part 3 didn't have train stop counter, There were only two types of error on my test on the track, it changed colour to purple and skipped stops. Might be different for others though

No multiple dots?

 

[cc27]

Anybody at polmadie received M7 and VSE yet?

 

[Sorcerer]

Does anyone know if they do the Edinburgh and Polmadie tests at Crewe as well or if they get done in glasgow? Just trying to be hopeful on getting to next stage and planning for event of it being Crewe as if it is it would need at least a couple days off work short notice.

The tests are usually at Crewe (paper) or Watford (computer). I haven't heard of them being done in Glasgow, so I would suggest being prepared to get a few days off just in case.

 

[Gc85]

Anybody at polmadie received M7 and VSE yet?

No nothing yet

 

[IH73]

Just done the VSE, phew..part 1 lulls you into a false sense of security lol all very sedate and quite slow.. part 2 a little tougher I found, then part 3.. you really need to be focused.
I had to go out and buy a mouse as that's what's recommended but feel it hindered me overall.

 

[Azzer88]

Just done the VSE, phew..part 1 lulls you into a false sense of security lol all very sedate and quite slow.. part 2 a little tougher I found, then part 3.. you really need to be focused.
I had to go out and buy a mouse as that's what's recommended but feel it hindered me overall.

I’m gonna do mine tomorrow. Nothino like the practice material then? Haha

I’m gonna do mine tomorrow. Nothino like the practice material then? Haha

Anyone practiced the Group Bourdon and knows how my score is? Can’t work out the scoring system.

 

[IH73]

No it's not like the practice material, but the practice material does train your mind into a way of approaching it.. it's not complex at all and the instructions are clear enough, you just need a quiet space, switched on and focussed and don't dwell on a mistake.

 

[Azzer88]

No it's not like the practice material, but the practice material does train your mind into a way of approaching it.. it's not complex at all and the instructions are clear enough, you just need a quiet space, switched on and focussed and don't dwell on a mistake.

You get any practice ones before the actual test?

 

[IH73]

Yes you do for part 1 & part 2, not for part 3 though as that's 1&2 combined

 

[Azzer88]

No it's not like the practice material, but the practice material does train your mind into a way of approaching it.. it's not complex at all and the instructions are clear enough, you just need a quiet space, switched on and focussed and don't dwell on a mistake.

You get any practice ones before the actual test?

Yes you do for part 1 & part 2, not for part 3 though as that's 1&2 combined

cheers mate

 

[JohnL93]

No nothing yet

Think this is the same for Manchester. Only received a 28 day email. I don’t think I’ve seen any posts on here to suggest anyone from Manchester or polmadie have received the m7 or vse.

 

[ayaz2001]

The tests are usually at Crewe (paper) or Watford (computer). I haven't heard of them being done in Glasgow, so I would suggest being prepared to get a few days off just in case.

the training is done at Glasgow/crewe innit

 

[Sorcerer]

the training is done at Glasgow/crewe innit

Driver training usually is yes, but I think we were talking about the psychometric testing.

 

[Tom1878]

Hello All! Great to see the amount of interaction, it's very helpful. I applied for Liverpool Depot & received an email on Friday confirming I have moved on to the assessment day on the 3rd of April. First time I've applied for a train driver position, just a mixture of nerves and excitement for now. Wishing luck to you all.

 

[IW22]

Hello All! Great to see the amount of interaction, it's very helpful. I applied for Liverpool Depot & received an email on Friday confirming I have moved on to the assessment day on the 3rd of April. First time I've applied for a train driver position, just a mixture of nerves and excitement for now. Wishing luck to you all.

Good luck to you too mate, I've applied for Liverpool too along with a load of others on here what day did you complete your test on can I ask ?

 

[Azzer88]

Good luck to you too mate, I've applied for Liverpool too along with a load of others on here what day did you complete your test on can I ask ?

You done your VSE test etc yet mate? I’m Liverpool too.

 

[IW22]

You done your VSE test etc yet mate? I’m Liverpool too.

Hi mate ,yeah last Wednesday, haven't heard anything yet.you had yours yet ?