I have applied for the Bournemouth depot and yes I have passed all the OPC assessments to an enhanced level including the MMI. I included this information on my covering letter.A couple of questions for the folks who’ve had the email. What depots are you going for and have you already passed the OPC assessments?
Ahh ok, fair enough, ignore my previous post then!I’ve had the email and I’ve not yet sat the OPC tests.
Yeah, I’ve passed the OPC tests to enhanced level but not had the email. I asked the question in the hope it might illustrate a pattern but it doesn’t appear to be the case.Ahh ok, fair enough, ignore my previous post then!
I’ve not taken the RAAT test but it sounds like a situational judgement test. If that’s the case then it’s about common sense with a focus on safety.I’m very nervous about the RAAT test. Any tips from those who have previously taken the test? Many thanks
It's not. It's a read the passage of information and use it to answer the questions type test.I’ve not taken the RAAT test but it sounds like a situational judgement test. If that’s the case then it’s about common sense with a focus on safety.
I've had the email and never sat any OPC Driver assessments.Not sure, could be wrong but I think I’m seeing a pattern forming. The ones who got the email today have passed the OPC tests and the ones who haven’t, haven’t. I could be completely wrong and overthinking it but that’s what seems to be happening
I put in for Manchester and ive had the email.Has anyone received this email that has applied for Birmingham or Manchester? Hoping they are doing it depot by depot.
I applied for Birmingham and had the email yesterdayHas anyone received this email that has applied for Birmingham or Manchester? Hoping they are doing it depot by depot.
Thank you for your advice. I will practice next few days and then take the test.Yeah, I’ve passed the OPC tests to enhanced level but not had the email. I asked the question in the hope it might illustrate a pattern but it doesn’t appear to be the case.
I’ve not taken the RAAT test but it sounds like a situational judgement test. If that’s the case then it’s about common sense with a focus on safety.
Still showing in process and no email as yet
Apologies...does the email come from system administrator as per the others??
The email comes from CrossCountry Trains.Still showing in process and no email as yet
Apologies...does the email come from system administrator as per the others??
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Don’t think it matters if you’ve done your OPC tests already as some people have got RAAT email without doing OPC it seems
Very frustrating process during lockdownStill showing in process and no email as yet
Apologies...does the email come from system administrator as per the others??
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Don’t think it matters if you’ve done your OPC tests already as some people have got RAAT email without doing OPC it seems
TaThe email comes from CrossCountry Trains.
Added my NI number to my CV and covering letter so they could use it to check my results.I don’t recall there being anywhere to include your NI number in the application which is how they would look up OPC results to see if they meet their standards. (Remember “enhanced” isn’t a standardised level).
I just meant based on others theories of only taking those with passes. I didn’t include mine and have an invitation to RAAT although I have already started elsewhere now.Added my NI number to my CV and covering letter so they could use it to check my results.
Fair enough, where have you started? Are you still going ahead with this application?I just meant based on others theories of only taking those with passes. I didn’t include mine and have an invitation to RAAT although I have already started elsewhere now.
Out of curiosity for those who have received emails inviting them to the next stage or who are already on boarded with a TOC what was your role/job before hand?
Thanks.This is my first time applying for any rail position. I received the RAAT email from XC (though haven’t completed yet). And I’m currently a bus driver
sorry about that. bloody kid always types in caps. mine still says application in progress. they are prob miles behind due to covidNo need to shout.. Reading the responses so far it would seem no one has heard anything except a few who, when logging in, have had an ‘end of process’ status.
Im hoping they're just behind and doing invites in batches, I did submit my application late, like 2 days before the closing date so hoping that's why still waiting.sorry about that. bloody kid always types in caps. mine still says application in progress. they are prob miles behind due to covid