Just wondering if anyone knows what dates, (month), roughly, the other driver courses are likely to be this year? Are they the same every year? Do they run two or three courses per year? Thanks
I thought that the MMI’s made up the stage 2 drivers testing?Hi twotwo, i also failed my MMI for EMR late last year, gutted but in reflexion i think id didnt prep enough for it, and it turned out tougher than i thought. How did you find the MMI second time around ???? Did it help having a little insight into what was required, i take it was as nerve wracking again second time around.
Also ive contacted OPC for feed back several times, but surprise, surprise as of yet i have had nothing back. Did you receive any feedback first time round, and if so was it helpful ???
Regards
HeyHi there Bagnall, and welcome to the forum.
Have a read through the earlier posts of this thread, and the ‘Becoming a Train Driver’ thread at the top of the page for a great insight into the recruitment process for train driver positions, as they’re largely standardised.
In terms of this process, Stage 1 is comprised of the OPC Train Driver Stage 1 paper tests, which are the Group Bourdon, Trainability for Rules & Procedures (TRP) and the Test of Everyday Attention for Occupational Assessment (TEA-Occ).
Stage 2 is an EMR run assessment day, normally composed of some group exercises and ‘speed’ interviews.
Stage 3 is a competency-based interview with Driver Managers. (Often abbreviated to ‘DMI’)
Stage 4 is the second stage of the OPC assessments, made up of some computerised vigilance and concentration tests, and the Multi-Modal Interview (MMI).
In terms of progression to mainline, EMR recruit internally for ‘Trainee Mainline Drivers’ from their pool of Depot and Service Drivers a few times a year.
Progression to mainline is based on seniority in the Depot Driver role, and whether or not you have been placed on any development plans as a result of any incidents.
On average, it takes about 18 months from passing out as a qualified Depot Driver, to progression onto the mainline, but obviously recruitment needs will vary your own length of wait.
However, the Depot Driver role is extremely valuable in terms of learning the rules, units, faults and failures, and will provide you with some great experiences to take with you when you eventually progress.
As Dynamonic posted on the previous page;
Stage 2 is an EMR run assessment day, normally composed of some group exercises and ‘speed’ interviews.
In my case it was morning at their office in Derby along with around 40 other hopefuls, several group exercises followed by the speed interview - imagine speed dating and you won't be far wrong. If I recall there was just 3 questions and less than 2 minutes to answer before the bong sounds....
When I did my assessment day for EMR it was group exercises, memory test and speed interviews.
The normal train driving ones mate, why do you wAnna be a train driver? What can you tell us about the role? Describe a time you’ve worked under pressure? Explain a situation that you....? We got three each and a minute to answer each one. It was quiet enjoyable to be fair. Good luck as well!
Thankyou!!
Just remembered mate, they asked us all what would we change in our current day to day life to fit a safety critical role working unsociable shifts. Can’t remember the exact wording but was along them lines.
As EMR monitor this forum i'd be 99% sure the questions will be changed now. Nicely done.
Well I would definitely say I'm not on the March course due to not hearing anything. Potentially 2 courses being run later this year. My stage one assessment pass is 2 years old November, not looking good.☹
Which depot have you requested?Has anybody in the talent pool watching this thread heard anything about the March course from EMR recruitment?
Already tried that heard nothing back!I've heard nothing since I got the 'congratulations you're in the talent pool' email back in November, I was only looking at it the other day and at the bottom it says that HR would keep in touch every 4-6 weeks. I am considering sending them a short email reminding them that I'm still here and keen to get going - but on the other hand I don't want appear pushy and start annoying folk...
I requested Derby.
That does sound promising.Well, EMR are now looking internally for a Depot Driver Instructor for Derby on an 11-month secondment. No doubt they'll be needing some Depot Drivers to 'instruct'.
Out of interest. Do you have the medical/request for references before sitting in talent pool?
Or do you only have a medical/references once offered a concrete offer and start date?
Has everyone got an email with dates for stage 1? Im still waiting..
I won't bother then!!Already tried that heard nothing back!
Still worth a try.I won't bother then!!