DavidAtkin
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Hi everyone. Does anyone have information regarding when courses actually start ? Like what months of the year
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Evening guys, I have the DMI for Edinburgh Waverley in a few weeks and am in the process of conducting my research at present.
Does anyone have/can point me in the direction of traction information? I have tried google but it’s not giving me the info I am after and given u don’t work in the rail industry at present it’s not terminology I am familiar with.
I assume that traction is the type of trains that Scotrail run from the station but just looking for a bit more info…. Anything would be brilliant, I will continue looking for now as not expecting others to do the dirty work for me but any info on this thread or via message would be brilliant.
Thanks in advance
Does anyone have/can point me in the direction of traction information? I have tried google but it’s not giving me the info I am after and given u don’t work in the rail industry at present it’s not terminology I am familiar with.
I assume that traction is the type of trains that Scotrail run from the station but just looking for a bit more info…. Anything would be brilliant, I will continue looking for now as not expecting others to do the dirty work for me but any info on this thread or via message would be brilliant.
Thanks in advance
Neatro
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Everything you'll need to know for the whole process can be found using the search function on this forum.
To save you time, here's the link to traction, just find your company and station.
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To save you time, here's the link to traction, just find your company and station.
Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards
One of the most common questions asked on this forum is what do train crew at a particular depot sign. Given we have an excellent thread listing every depot for every TOC in the country, and we have staff representing most if not all TOCs as well, I've been attempting to collate a list of every...
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Brilliant! Thanks a lot for this. Have to say I have dipped in and out of this forum throughout the process and found it/the users extremely helpfulEverything you'll need to know for the whole process can be found using the search function on this forum.
To save you time, here's the link to traction, just find your company and station.
Different Driver Depot, Route and Traction cards
One of the most common questions asked on this forum is what do train crew at a particular depot sign. Given we have an excellent thread listing every depot for every TOC in the country, and we have staff representing most if not all TOCs as well, I've been attempting to collate a list of every...
Hello I have my last assessment and mmi next week. Any suggestions on how to prepare and potentially anything to catch me off guard that I should consider ?
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It’s pretty much everything you would expect in an interview, as mines went on it felt more relaxing. Couple icebreakers to start then it’s the general of what skills you have from your current role that transfer to being a driver etc etc. It’s all about you, they want to know what kind of character you are and your way of thinking in certain situations.
I would definitely prepare for the MMI, I was told by others that it was informal , like a friendly chat , it was anything but for me . Longest , hardest interview I have ever done , and I paid the price by using up my two lives
Doonhamer96
Member
Sorry to hear that mate. If you don’t mind me asking what did you find most difficult about it ?
DavidAtkin
Member
quick question. Is it best to try phone ahead before a depot visit or can you just show up and ask to speak to the manager if possible?
jmccallion93
Member
Brilliant, thanks for that. I have done my research and getting prepared as can be. Just worried seeing some posts saying about researching ScotRail and worrying how in depth they would go into that. But your reply has put me at ease a bit. All the best with your assessment and MMI all going well!
Kuksoolgirl
Member
Defo research Scotrail though, eg, MD , Scottish gvt, no of stations, aims values, traction out of your depot, signalling used, and relate all of your answers to safety and following rules.
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There's new courses starting every couple of weeks. I would say this is the case all year round. But that doesn't mean you have a choice so if you have something on I would pull out all the stops to start on the date they offer, cos who's to say they'd offer another date. There are so many applicants you might lose out.
jmccallion93
Member
Brilliant, thanks for that!
turbodream92
Member
hi folks.
I’m attending the assessment center in glasgow. Just looking for some advice.
i’ve been practicing the tests from the example booklet and on a book I bought a while ago. managing to get 13 - 14 lines accurately on the dots test (within a minute) is that acceptable?
It also says there’s an interview based on the Situational judgment examples. is this the extent of the interview? or should i be prepared to be asked about scotrail, signals, routes, etc (which i’m studying) or should i just mainly focus practicing for the assessments?
i’m heading down to central tomorrow to chat to some drivers for tips. Is there any other recommendations to further prepare over the next 4 days?
cheers
I’m attending the assessment center in glasgow. Just looking for some advice.
i’ve been practicing the tests from the example booklet and on a book I bought a while ago. managing to get 13 - 14 lines accurately on the dots test (within a minute) is that acceptable?
It also says there’s an interview based on the Situational judgment examples. is this the extent of the interview? or should i be prepared to be asked about scotrail, signals, routes, etc (which i’m studying) or should i just mainly focus practicing for the assessments?
i’m heading down to central tomorrow to chat to some drivers for tips. Is there any other recommendations to further prepare over the next 4 days?
cheers
DavidAtkin
Member
Hi. If it’s the 1st assessment there won’t be any interview pal. The DMI comes after that if you successfully pass the 1st assessment.
turbodream92
Member
Cheers for the response. Going through the thread, i got a bit confused about the interview/assessment stages.
DavidAtkin
Member
No worries good luck with it.
you get two minutes per sheet on the dots test and 13-14 lines in 2 minutes is still more than enough (if accurate).
Is anyone else waiting for a medical? I have been waiting for 6 weeks and counting
DavidAtkin
Member
Hopefully you get some positive news soon alicc98. I have my DMI next week looking forward to it but also nervous which is only natural.
LanceJones
Member
May I ask when you did your MMI? I did mine today. Thankfully passed the computer element and just waiting to hear back re the interview part. Been told within 7 days.
RossMc
Member
There is a new course every few weeks. Only 8 or 9 on each.
DavidAtkin
Member
Cheers Ross appreciate the response
DavidAtkin
Member
Really am Glasgow based not sure if it will be any different. Think it mostly depends on depots demands. Good luck with the DMI results.
AldoF2310
New Member
Hi, im new here. Im up next month. Can i ask the format for the first half day assessment day??
Thanks
I did mine last Thursday, same boat as you with passing the morning
LanceJones
Member
You should hear imminently then, fingers crossed for you.
Did you get confirmation that you passed your interview this morning?
I’m still waiting and had mine on Thursday morning in Glasgow- I completely forgot to ask the decision time!
Congratulations if you passed !
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Sorry, my mistake.. I done my DMI.
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siweL
Member
Good morning. After 10 months of waiting I’ve finally been invited down to do first day assessment in a couple of weeks.
Group bourdoun
TRP1 & 2
TEA Occ
If at all possible I’m just looking for some more clarification on some things just so I don’t tailor my training and revising to irrelevant things.
is TRP 2 the dials and cables and you have to click the answer on what dial should be checked first?
TEA Occ from what I can understand is broken into 3 parts?
Part 1 directory only? And do you only look for double symbols and disregard area codes and professions?
Part 2 tones only? Is it the high tone or low tone we need to concentrate on?
Part 3 same again, will it be same tone as part 2 and also directory search will it be same as part 1 as in looking for double symbols?
Group bourdoun
TRP1 & 2
TEA Occ
If at all possible I’m just looking for some more clarification on some things just so I don’t tailor my training and revising to irrelevant things.
is TRP 2 the dials and cables and you have to click the answer on what dial should be checked first?
TEA Occ from what I can understand is broken into 3 parts?
Part 1 directory only? And do you only look for double symbols and disregard area codes and professions?
Part 2 tones only? Is it the high tone or low tone we need to concentrate on?
Part 3 same again, will it be same tone as part 2 and also directory search will it be same as part 1 as in looking for double symbols?