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Chiltern - Apprentice Train Driver - Marylebone, Stourbridge and Birmingham - Talent Pool (18/02/25)
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topfisher
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Best of luck with stage 2.....
I got my stage 2 soon....I'm a little nervous...
Thanks! Best of luck to you too — totally get the nerves, but you’ve got this. Just stay calm, read everything carefully, and trust what you’ve prepared. I'll also say I totally thought I bombed the stage 1 but somehow made it to stage 2 so you'll do better than you imagine.
topfisher
Member
Thank you for your encouragement....I will keep you posted.
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Hello,
What depo/station are you starting at in July?
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Ridetherails
Member
When do you have your stage 2?
topfisher
Member
Hello,
Tomorrow.. fingers crossed
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Ridetherails
Member
When did you sit them? Gutted for you. The WAFV can be a little tricky. As simple as it seems the longevity of the test and space between black squares and then how quick they appear again can be quite distracting
topfisher
Member
Sorry to hear that you weren't successful in the WAFV test.
Try not to think about it too much....put it behind you...I know it easier said than done....
My nerves are kicking in now...
If it's any consolation, no one gets told any scores... Best of luck if you decide to apply again!
d44nny
Member
Gutted for you. One positive is that the next time you apply all you have left to do is the WAFV and the MMI which puts you in a better position than most.
topfisher
Member
Update on my stage 2 assessments;
Just finished the computer assessments...
The first assessment was WAFV then ATAVT, 2 hand co-ordination, a little break and then we did the supervised VSE.
Just waiting for feedback now.
Fingers crossed
Just finished the computer assessments...
The first assessment was WAFV then ATAVT, 2 hand co-ordination, a little break and then we did the supervised VSE.
Just waiting for feedback now.
Fingers crossed
d44nny
Member
Good luck the wait isn't too long luckily
Ridetherails
Member
Best of luck. VSE is same as you didn’t home but in a controlled environment. Relax and nail it
topfisher
Member
Thank you for your kind words
Passed everything...just MMI now at 14:45
Passed everything...just MMI now at 14:45
Ridetherails
Member
Congrats. Stay calm, remember STAR approach and something you know scenario wise as they will probe you for deeper info etc…
topfisher
Member
Thank you...
Will update as soon as I finish the MMI
Heart is pumping out of my chest...
I can't even remember my answers to the pre- interview questions...lol
maf
Member
Have you or anyone been accepted and been given a start date of the 28th? I had my DMI last week but I havent heard anything as of yet, they did say I should hear back from HR within a few days - I think I'll email them tomorrow.
They did tell me there are other start dates in Sept and Nov too iirc.
Ridetherails
Member
Nope, but passed stage 2 last week but not heard from Chiltern.
How long was it for you after having confirmation from Chiltern to being offered DMI?
I’m just presuming it’s the age old in the talent pool don’t hold your breath to hear
How long was it for you after having confirmation from Chiltern to being offered DMI?
I’m just presuming it’s the age old in the talent pool don’t hold your breath to hear
maf
Member
I was offered the DMI the same day I recieved the email that I had passed stage 2 from OPC. I then had the interview 6 days later, I could have had it sooner but I was working.
From the conversation I had at my DMI there are places on the 28th July course they are looking to fill.
Train2Brum
New Member
@maf
Was that by phone or by email?
I did the Stage 2 last week, got the email to confirm I had passed it yesterday morning. Been checking my email frequently since then.
Was that by phone or by email?
I did the Stage 2 last week, got the email to confirm I had passed it yesterday morning. Been checking my email frequently since then.
maf
Member
Via email
I imagine they are extremely busy with this all
I imagine they are extremely busy with this all
Train2Brum
New Member
Thank you. That's hopeful then that they have spaces July, and then potentially in September and November too.
Ridetherails
Member
Where did you hear about the September and November courses?
Train2Brum
New Member
d44nny
Member
Was you given an option of dates and times rather than the opc take it or leave it? Where was the dmi held?
maf
Member
Yes, they gave me a few options or asked when I was free if I couldn't make those dates
It was held in Leamington Spa station
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d44nny
Member
Brill thanks for the reply
topfisher
Member
Done and dusted....don't know if I will pass the MMI, I was asked loads and loads of questions, it was a proper grilling.....every detail was scrutinised.
I was told that I will get an email with the outcome in 7-10 working days...
I was told that I will get an email with the outcome in 7-10 working days...
Ridetherails
Member
That’s normal. However I got my mmi results the next morning which was a shock