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yesWhatever test it will be… will they send practice material?
yesWhatever test it will be… will they send practice material?
My understanding is XC don’t require VSE.Is anyone able to shed some light on what the tests for XC will be?
I done the VSE for Avanti and I’m pretty sure I messed it up on the last part where you have to do both exercises at the same time. Any idea if it will be the same as this?
Train driving is one job. Why do TOCs require different tests?My understanding is XC don’t require VSE.
Train driving is one job. Why do TOCs require different tests?
Have you had the online assessment emailed to you, or just the form to complete with your personal details?I’ve got until Sunday to do the online assessment. Excited but really nervous!
Good luck, hope it goes well! Did they send you any practice info or do they send you in blind?I’ve got until Sunday to do the online assessment. Excited but really nervous!
They probably meant the information sheet for the assessments sent by OPC, that needs to be filled by Sunday.Good luck, hope it goes well! Did they send you any practice info or do they send you in blind?
Yes, they will. However, as I found out practicing on paper then doing the actual tests on line are two completely different things. I feel that the practice material I was provided with by the OPC wasn’t adequate for what the real tests actually entailed.Whatever test it will be… will they send practice material?
SameJust had an email aswell asking for details full name, dob, national insurance and that assessment partner will contact me soon.
The forum itself is your advice. Have a read through any threads for the company you have applied for, but especially the sticky threads at the top of the page ‘A Career as a Train Driver’ and ’Assessments and Medicals Master Thread’. There is an abundance of information here to help anyone get through applications and tests but you need to dedicate some time to it. There is also a search function at the top right hand side which is useful.Hi all
I've applied for this position and have received an email from XC acknowledging receipt of my application.
I've been driving buses and coaches since 2011 but I've always wanted to be a train driver.
As a newcomer to the rail industry, any advice would be much appreciated.
Good luck to everyone who applies.
Cheers
Ryan
I would imagine they will start sending out on Tuesday as they gave until Sunday to submit detailsHas anybody had their RAAT test for XC yet
No nothing yet. Cut off to complete the online form is tomorrow, so hoping to hear somthing early next week.Has anybody had their RAAT test for XC yet
I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully receivedTRP1 is more a test of your ability to take on board new information, store it and then recall in order to answer questions about the passage. (short term memory recall)
The RAAT always allows you to look at the text/passage for each question. It’s looking to test your ability to apply rules in order to answer a question in relation to the passage. It requires speed, but more importantly accuracy in your answers.
I believe it’s testing some of those NTS’s in relation to the Role of a driver and the processes adopted within the trainee driver course.
I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully receivedI passed the tests with Avanti, do I still have to do the online testing for this application?
I have never heard of Emergency train braking in regards to the psychometric testing. When I did mine six years ago it was something different and must of changed. Never seen it referred to on here either. I don't think many people will have done it.I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully received
I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully received
Apparently some TOC’s use the “Gloup Train” testI have never heard of Emergency train braking in regards to the psychometric testing. When I did mine six years ago it was something different and must of changed. Never seen it referred to on here either. I don't think many people will have done it.
Just a memory test as mine was glop . You read a passage and then it's taken away and you are asked questions about it. The questions will all be about the passage.Apparently some TOC’s use the “Gloup Train” test
TRP 1 is about testing short term memory recall.I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully received
I’m new on here, looking for some help with TRP1, apparently mine will be about “Emergency Train Braking” but there not much on here. What’s the passage about it how does it go and what type of MC questions are ask……any help gratefully received
Many thanksTRP 1 is about testing short term memory recall.
It’s irrelevant what the content of the passage is.
You don’t need to know anything about ‘Glop’ trains (sandite) or indeed the braking system of a train.. it could just as easily be about reading a passage about following a recipe.
It’s testing your abilities to memorise a short piece of information and then answering multiple choice questions.
It’s not that difficult.
Some utilise written notes to help cement the learning. Others simply read the text numerous times.. everyone’s brains/memory works differently. You need to find what works for you.
As with all these tests it’s about training your brain. Practice practice practice.
Many thanksJust a memory test as mine was glop . You read a passage and then it's taken away and you are asked questions about it. The questions will all be about the passage.
Example if I wrote now... A green train was broken down and you had to inspect it , you had to walk around the train and check the ten engines.
The passage is taken away and you are asked questions. Might be what colour was the train and how many engines do you check.
"GLOP" test.Apparently some TOC’s use the “Gloup Train” test
You only have your memory. You have time to read through your notes but they are removed prior to completing the questions"GLOP" test.
It's just a sheet of A4 paper with a few passages about certain areas of a particular train and how it operates.
It's read out to you as audio, and then you have a short time to read it. The answers they're looking for are pretty obvious, just make sure you've fully read it because once the times up you only have your notes and memory to answer the questions.
Nope, nothing. Status on their application portal still says online testing for me.Has anyone heard anything further from giving details to OPC?
Nothing here either. My portal also says ‘online testing’. Guessing we will hear something this week hopefully.Has anyone heard anything further from giving details to OPC?
I applied for Leicester.What depo has everyone applied for Iv applied for Birmingham new street and good luck to everyone
Thank you so much for this information!The forum itself is your advice. Have a read through any threads for the company you have applied for, but especially the sticky threads at the top of the page ‘A Career as a Train Driver’ and ’Assessments and Medicals Master Thread’. There is an abundance of information here to help anyone get through applications and tests but you need to dedicate some time to it. There is also a search function at the top right hand side which is useful.