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Chiltern - Apprentice Train Driver - Marylebone, Aylesbury and Birmingham (20/09/24)
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I am in the same boat as you!
Neatro
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I've heard assessments are going to be in the coming weeks, so don't give up hope yet.
I_am_Nobody
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Congratulations! I’m in a similar boat to you, emailed in to advise of previous assessment results and they pushed me through to DMI. Just awaiting a date for the DMI.
Where you heard this from?
Neatro
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I emailed their recruitment team, they said assessment were happening in the coming weeks.
I had an email few weeks back asking for NI number but nothing since.
I_am_Nobody
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Marylebone! Hoping that I can get the DMI in soon as a nice Christmas present, especially as my current TOC has a theee-month notice period. Painful…
12LDA28C
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This may sound obvious but try not to f*** the DMI up. You’d be amazed how many people turn up woefully unprepared.
Neatro
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So you're aiming for April course as you'll miss the February one?
And I echo the other comment, DMI may sound like the easiest of the lot but I've heard and seen a few fail from being unprepared.
I_am_Nobody
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Ahaha, yeah the DMI is definitely not as tough as the MMI from my personal experience, I definitely felt more nervous at MMI stage, but the DMI is not to be under-estimated. I've had more than one experiences of DMIs; one with Heathrow Express a few years ago, which I did mess up... however I've since had a successful experience with another TOC. I won't go into too much detail on what's happened since, however I'm hoping that I don't mess this one up! I'm doing research and prep work already.
The April course would be ideal, I'm unlikely to make the February course, but my notice is technically negotiable. I've heard of other people leaving my current TOC with very much less notice than contractual!
Yeah I did yesterday apologising for the delay. They said they should get back to us within a few weeks
Neatro
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I think everyone is in the same boat of waiting, especially with Christmas being so close now I can't see anything progressing until January.
I have received an email , stating the assessments dates will be sent in January. Can someone who has done this please tell me what tests will be given . I would highly appreciate it
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I got an email stating I have passed (shocked and happy at the same time as I did make mistakes) they will roll out test dates in January
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Hi, could you please tell me what tests they made you do for the assessment day.i want to prepare for it
Neatro
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If you've passed the VSE you're onto the standard set of OPC suite of tests. I can't remember if the DFFT is a part of Chiltern tests.
You'll also receive a pack that includes what to expect on the day, a list of the tests and practice examples.
Use them to practice, the only one not available is Group Bourdon as it's different but if you use the search tool on this forum you'll find information on it.
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There are many posts on this forum detailing the OPC tests and what they entail. I would recommend you take some time to scroll through to find out as much as you can.
Yes, had an email a few days ago to apologies for the delay and they would be in contact again in the next few weeks.
Something to do with a change in course numbers.
For those of you that applied for Aylesbury and were waiting to hear
Good afternoon,
Following up on last week's email, we regret to inform you that this campaign will no longer be going ahead at this time.
We truly value your interest and have added your details to our talent pipeline. Rest assured, we will contact you directly when recruitment reopens for this location, or similar opportunities arise.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
Good afternoon,
Following up on last week's email, we regret to inform you that this campaign will no longer be going ahead at this time.
We truly value your interest and have added your details to our talent pipeline. Rest assured, we will contact you directly when recruitment reopens for this location, or similar opportunities arise.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
I_am_Nobody
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I'm waiting in DMI date. Tempted to send in an email to say 'hey, still very much interested, just checking in!' ha... I won't make the February course, I hope you have a blast! Do the studying, keep updated, use the tools available to you, and socialise with the rest of the class! Keep us updated on how you get on!
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I'm really sorry to hear that, both.
It's really frustrating.spellbound330
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All I got was an email saying passed VSE and they are arranging OPC dates. I emailed them saying I’ve already completed them with a different company but never got a reply.
Thank you for the reply. will they send the pack via email or post? As for the bourdon test ,I have that printed out .so I am getting familiar with that
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Thank you,I will look them up now
Neatro
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It's usually email when they invite you to the assessment date.
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Congratulations, did you pass your medical too?
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