Avanti West Coast Trainee Train Driver Euston and Wolverhampton

[na281093]

Done the tests there. SJT is pretty standard. On the VSE, it's not too hard but the 3rd part can definitely be a little bit tricky when you have to do both at the same time. I did get it wrong a couple of times when doing that but fingers crossed, just a waiting game now.

 

[Rachel_Emily]

Looks like another batch of emails might be going out! Just had my invite for the next stage... good luck everyone

 

[Railroader22]

Just got my email. I passed through to the next round

 

[Mjpmark]

Hi All, I applied for the Wolverhampton vacancy. Passed initial round, completed my online SJT and VSE yesterday, will keep you updated on turn around time of decision regardless of which way it goes. Goodluck everyone.

 

[PChapM]

Good luck to all. Still waiting for reply, I applied Monday evening.

 

[Railroader22]

Hi All, I applied for the Wolverhampton vacancy. Passed initial round, completed my online SJT and VSE yesterday, will keep you updated on turn around time of decision regardless of which way it goes. Goodluck everyone.

Nice one. I don’t have a mouse at home so had to order one from Argos. Won’t be delivered until Saturday so can’t complete the test until then, which is really annoying!

 

[Octopus28]

Congratulations to everyone who has received their next stage email today...might be later than others but just means you should always think positively

 

[Mjpmark]

Nice one. I don’t have a mouse at home so had to order one from Argos. Won’t be delivered until Saturday so can’t complete the test until then, which is really annoying!

Might be a blessing a little extra time to read up and practise. Its the first time I have done the VSE so caught me off guard compared to the sample test they give you. Just remember if you go wrong try and get composure back as soon as possible. Goodluck

 

[Railroader22]

Might be a blessing a little extra time to read up and practise. Its the first time I have done the VSE so caught me off guard compared to the sample test they give you. Just remember if you go wrong try and get composure back as soon as possible. Goodluck

Cheers mate. Good luck to you too.

 

[Railroader22]

With the Task 3 on the VSE does the faults on the boxes start a new sequence on each line or does the sequence continue from the line above?

 

[Mjpmark]

Task 3 is a series of symbols in the cab matching a series of symbols on the track. If your referring to the test exercise, the fault is to be ignored once found and should continue with the original sequence. However if you get stuck the answers are on the last few pages of the test exercise pdf. Hope that makes sense.

 

[Cassy j]

I have done the VSE - easy
SJT - Very Hard
wait and see ...

Is it a VSE and SJT or do you get invited to sit if you pass VSE? if they are together can you take a break after completing VSE? log out and log back in etc

 

[Mjpmark]

Is it a VSE and SJT or do you get invited to sit if you pass VSE? if they are together can you take a break after completing VSE? log out and log back in etc

You can break between the two. You just select each test when your ready.

 

[Railroader22]

Task 3 is a series of symbols in the cab matching a series of symbols on the track. If your referring to the test exercise, the fault is to be ignored once found and should continue with the original sequence. However if you get stuck the answers are on the last few pages of the test exercise pdf. Hope that makes sense.

Thanks Mjpmark. All clear in my head now.

 

[4-SUB 4732]

Did anybody else apply Sunday and not been rejected but not heard yet?

 

[Erowe]

Saturday and not heard

 

[PlexiDriver]

Did anybody else apply Sunday and not been rejected but not heard yet?

Me! Still nothing. I applied for Euston

 

[TheJRB]

Got the rejection email today. Clearly didn't quite get the questionnaire answers right which is a shame as I've done pretty well at them in the past. I see it says about the 6 month window - is this just for reapplying for Avanti or is it all TOCs?

 

[Jaytrains]

Task 3 is a series of symbols in the cab matching a series of symbols on the track. If your referring to the test exercise, the fault is to be ignored once found and should continue with the original sequence. However if you get stuck the answers are on the last few pages of the test exercise pdf. Hope that makes sense.

Do u get timed to do the vse test?

And how long does each section last?

 

[Mjpmark]

Do u get timed to do the vse test?

And how long does each section last?

Hi, i don't recall how long you get but yes each part is under the stop watch. If i were to guess each section was around 3 minutes.

 

[Geeza3131]

Task 3 is a series of symbols in the cab matching a series of symbols on the track. If your referring to the test exercise, the fault is to be ignored once found and should continue with the original sequence. However if you get stuck the answers are on the last few pages of the test exercise pdf. Hope that makes sense.

So is not like the practice test?

 

[Mjpmark]

So is not like the practice test?

No, but the practise test is good to get you into the correct mindset.

 

[Mb1234]

Do you know if the SJT is also timed as well?

 

[Mjpmark]

Do you know if the SJT is also timed as well?

It is yes but I'm sure its around 70 minutes

 

[Jaytrains]

It is yes but I'm sure its around 70 minutes

Thanks for all the info

 

[Octopus28]

Got the rejection email today. Clearly didn't quite get the questionnaire answers right which is a shame as I've done pretty well at them in the past. I see it says about the 6 month window - is this just for reapplying for Avanti or is it all TOCs?

Just Avanti

 

[TheJRB]

Just Avanti

Great, thank you!

 

[Dan61]

Opc have told me that they are shifting through all application s this week and everyone will get an email either way. I'm still waiting

 

[Trackman2]

Failed the VSE M7SJT.

 

[Octopus28]

Failed the VSE M7SJT.

Bloody hell that was quick!! Gutted for you. It said - You will receive feedback on your results within 10 working days from the date of the test deadline....so I’m surprised they’re even sending emails out when only a few have done them!