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Nj82 · 28 Nov 2019

Robbie88 said:
Have you heard anything on how you got off yet?

No buddy nothing as yet - no update on any front....

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Island Dave · 3 Dec 2019

Does any one know if TFW requires assessments pass rate to be enhanced or national standard, also In house or OPC.

craigybagel · 3 Dec 2019

Island Dave said:
Does any one know if TFW requires assessments pass rate to be enhanced or national standard, also In house or OPC.

It's done in house - and unlike other TOCs it is done at the end of the recruitment process rather then the beginning (so after phone interview and Driver Manager interview - only a small amount of candidates make it to that stage). I've not had it confirmed for definite but I believe it is done to the enhanced standard.

OnlyM · 3 Dec 2019

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Robbie88 · 4 Dec 2019

Passed my medical this afternoon so I'll be starting on the 6th of January in cardiff. Genuinely can't wait to get started. Best early Christmas present I could have wished for.

Fredytrains · 4 Dec 2019

Robbie88 said:
Passed my medical this afternoon so I'll be starting on the 6th of January in cardiff. Genuinely can't wait to get started. Best early Christmas present I could have wished for.

Congratulations, sure your made up.

Fredytrains · 4 Dec 2019

Can any one confirm the pass rate for the Group Bourdon Test or where about their personal standard.
Im currently 9-10 rows per page with aproxx 7-10 targets ommited regularly, with none incorrectly marked
Is this enough to pass? I am getting them down slowly but really worried that it wont be enough on the day.
anyone with similar experience or willing to shrare Their own stats..

sw1ller · 4 Dec 2019

Fredytrains said:
Can any one confirm the pass rate for the Group Bourdon Test or where about their personal standard.
Im currently 9-10 rows per page with aproxx 7-10 targets ommited regularly, with none incorrectly marked
Is this enough to pass? I am getting them down slowly but really worried that it wont be enough on the day.
anyone with similar experience or willing to shrare Their own stats..

don’t want to sound harsh but that’s not even close I’m afraid.

there’s no “passmark” but that would 100% be a fail. Start slowly 2-3 lines per page but no mistakes then gradually get faster. I honestly wouldn’t risk one of your lives with that kind of progress.

Fredytrains · 4 Dec 2019

sw1ller said:
don’t want to sound harsh but that’s not even close I’m afraid.

there’s no “passmark” but that would 100% be a fail. Start slowly 2-3 lines per page but no mistakes then gradually get faster. I honestly wouldn’t risk one of your lives with that kind of progress.

Cheers for that. like i said, only wanted to gauge where I should be only practiced so far a hand full of times , getting lower slowly.. just nice to hear others experiences that have passed recently, and where the benchmark is set for a pass, as so many conflicting stories, I know that im a fair way off, but sometimes nice to hear from others that have been through the mill and got through..

sw1ller · 5 Dec 2019

Fredytrains said:
Cheers for that. like i said, only wanted to gauge where I should be only practiced so far a hand full of times , getting lower slowly.. just nice to hear others experiences that have passed recently, and where the benchmark is set for a pass, as so many conflicting stories, I know that im a fair way off, but sometimes nice to hear from others that have been through the mill and got through..

Yeah, just keep at it. Some people find it easy, others hard but it’ll come to ya. Just don’t try to be too quick too soon.

oh, 9-10 lines is more than enough. I’d say 1-3 mistakes for all 5 pages may get you through. Wouldn’t wanna go any higher than that though.

Nj82 · 5 Dec 2019

Robbie88 said:
Passed my medical this afternoon so I'll be starting on the 6th of January in cardiff. Genuinely can't wait to get started. Best early Christmas present I could have wished for.

Well done @Robbie88 - awesome news fella....

Just been mailed re interview for next week so awaiting response now...

What can I expect mate - any hints tips re format and questions would be greatly appreciated!!

chmt · 6 Dec 2019

Congratulations @Nj82. I not been on for a while since my unsuccessful email for Trainee Train driver. I am aware tho that you were waiting patiently.

Fredytrains · 7 Dec 2019

sw1ller said:
Yeah, just keep at it. Some people find it easy, others hard but it’ll come to ya. Just don’t try to be too quick too soon.

oh, 9-10 lines is more than enough. I’d say 1-3 mistakes for all 5 pages may get you through. Wouldn’t wanna go any higher than that though.

Cheers for the advice, managed 9-10 lines “230-240” cells per page and only 3 omissions 0 incorrect on latest practice. Pleased that its going the right way..

Sidney Robin · 9 Dec 2019

I’ve got a F2F interview for trainee driver in Cardiff this week. Would appreciate any advice and tips from anyone who has been through the process recently. Thanks

Derbyrailway1 · 10 Dec 2019

Any ideas of how long after the phone interview you expect to hear a response?

Island Dave · 10 Dec 2019

Derbyrailway1 said:
Any ideas of how long after the phone interview you expect to hear a response?

My personal experience was when I went through interviews last year was 7days.

Island Dave · 10 Dec 2019

Can anyone confirm Does TFW carry the DFFT “driver fault finding” during the driver assessment test

Robbie88 · 10 Dec 2019

Derbyrailway1 said:
Any ideas of how long after the phone interview you expect to hear a response?

I heard after around 7 days as well. I know some people have waited longer tho.

Nj82 · 10 Dec 2019

chmt said:
Congratulations @Nj82. I not been on for a while since my unsuccessful email for Trainee Train driver. I am aware tho that you were waiting patiently.

Thanks @chmt - confirmed for Thursday so looking forward to it now!!

Nj82 · 11 Dec 2019

Sidney Robin said:
I’ve got a F2F interview for trainee driver in Cardiff this week. Would appreciate any advice and tips from anyone who has been through the process recently. Thanks

Well done @Sidney Robin and good luck

I’ve also got one this week. Not bad since I originally applied in February

chmt · 11 Dec 2019

All the best @Nj82

Nj82 · 11 Dec 2019

chmt said:
All the best @Nj82

Thanks buddy!

Sidney Robin · 12 Dec 2019

Good luck today @Nj82

Nj82 · 12 Dec 2019

Sidney Robin said:
Good luck today @Nj82

Thanks @Sidney Robin - have you had yours yet?

If so, how’d it go?

Sidney Robin · 12 Dec 2019

I’ve got my interview tomorrow. How did it go for you @Nj82 ?
Good luck with the next stage!

Nj82 · 12 Dec 2019

Sidney Robin said:
I’ve got my interview tomorrow. How did it go for you @Nj82 ?
Good luck with the next stage!

Good - I think . Felt I got across what I wanted so just need to wait and see now.....

Sheridan · 2 Jan 2020

Anyone got an interview coming up who applied for the campaign across the north back at the start of 2019?

trainbear · 2 Jan 2020

Derbyrailway1 said:
Any ideas of how long after the phone interview you expect to hear a response?

usually 7 days but last time it was nearly 3 weeks.

trainbear · 2 Jan 2020

Sheridan said:
Anyone got an interview coming up who applied for the campaign across the north back at the start of 2019?

yeah, applied in February and got phone interview at the start of December

Sheridan · 8 Jan 2020

Can anyone confirm if TfW do all the assessments in the RSSB guide including the MMI on the same day?

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