Hi guys, I've been reading threads on here for a while and appreciate all the wise words. I would really like some advice please. I applied to my first TOC which is TPE for a Trainee Train Conductor role - After my interview they've sent me some psychometric tests which are from OPC - They included SCAAT,RAAT,Practice Ticket Checking,NPT and CSS. I have a few questions regarding this;
Are these tests for my role? Do all jobs in this industry need to do these tests?
Why so many for a train conductor role?
What are the test marks to pass or am I competing with other applications?
If I fail can I resit?
All these tests are required to assess your suitability to be trained for the role.
SCAAT will assess your concentration abilities.
RAAT is designed to assess your ability to read and understand simple information.
PTC is a basic ticket checking test, something similar to what you'll have to perform often as a guard.
NPT will assess your numeracy skills.
CSS will assess your customer service abilities, again, as a guard you will have to interact face to face with members of the public costantly.
These tests are designed to assess the abilities required for the conductor role.
Other roles might require only some of these tests or different and more challenging ones for other jobs.
Nobody knows the exact minimum pass mark, you will be scored for every test and competing with other applicants.
If this is your 1st attempt and you fail you will be allowed to resit again after 6 months.
I'm not sure about TPE but be aware some TOC will only allow 2 attempts.
Hope this can help you to understand more about the process.
You can find more and detailed information on this forum.
Best of luck.
