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Yes. It went really well. Or at least I think it did! We sat four tests that in total took around 3 hours from start to finish. We sat the group bourdon first followed by TRP 1 and 2 and finished with the tea occ.

Was this what you were expecting?
 
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Yellowbelly said:
Yes. It went really well. Or at least I think it did! We sat four tests that in total took around 3 hours from start to finish. We sat the group bourdon first followed by TRP 1 and 2 and finished with the tea occ.

Was this what you were expecting?
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Did they tell you straight away if your successful and did you do the GLOP memory test?
 
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Many thanks
Did they tell you straight away if your successful and did you do the GLOP memory test?
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No the assessor told us to expect our results within 5-10 days so hopefully by the end of next week. Yes the memory test was part of the assessment. This was multiple choice so not as difficult as I first imagined however, it doesn’t take away the need for practice and concentration.
 
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I see. Did you find it difficult on the day? Or is that something you didn’t expect/struggle with?
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I'm not sure if I'm worrying about it unnecessarily, I knew it was coming but with some of the answers being similar I keep thinking maybe maybe not!
 
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I feel it went okay... Time will tell. Good luck everyone! Managed at least 12 lines on all group bourdon which I was quite pleased with
 
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I feel it went okay... Time will tell. Good luck everyone! Managed at least 12 lines on all group bourdon which I was quite pleased with
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That coupled with no mistakes is an enhanced standard. So a National won’t be a problem. Well done. You’ve clearly been practising
 
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That's me out the race guys. Got an email at 15:26 today saying I'd failed stage 1.

I've emailed OPC for some feedback.

Best of luck to everyone out there!
 
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That's me out the race guys. Got an email at 15:26 today saying I'd failed stage 1.

I've emailed OPC for some feedback.

Best of luck to everyone out there!
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Really sorry to hear that. If this is your first time trying don’t let it get you down too much (easier said then done I know) come back on the next intake and go again. I failed first time around and got straight back on the horse. This is what I want and I’m determined to get it.

On another note they’ve responded very quickly. When did you sit your test? I was yesterday and was told it won’t be till at least the end of next week.
 
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Really sorry to hear that. If this is your first time trying don’t let it get you down too much (easier said then done I know) come back on the next intake and go again. I failed first time around and got straight back on the horse. This is what I want and I’m determined to get it.

On another note they’ve responded very quickly. When did you sit your test? I was yesterday and was told it won’t be till at least the end of next week.
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It was my first time of trying. So I'll wait out the 6 months and jump back on it!

Not a nice email to receive. Gunna hold out for the feedback and hopefully it's not as bad as I'm imagining right now lol.

Tuesday. So a quick turnaround yo be fair.
 
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DmdBey said:
That's me out the race guys. Got an email at 15:26 today saying I'd failed stage 1.

I've emailed OPC for some feedback.

Best of luck to everyone out there!
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Sorry to hear that mate, I wish you all the best of luck for next time.

I’m nervous now because I also attended on Tuesday but haven’t heard either way yet.
 
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It was my first time of trying. So I'll wait out the 6 months and jump back on it!

Not a nice email to receive. Gunna hold out for the feedback and hopefully it's not as bad as I'm imagining right now lol.

Tuesday. So a quick turnaround yo be fair.
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Again mate horrible news. But that’s the right attitude to have. I can’t believe how quickly these six months have passed.
 
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I had an email regarding stage 2 as I’ve already successfully completed stage one and I believe the dates so far are 8th or 9th july? But she did say this is not confirmed as of yet. Hope this helps
 
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Right Monday is nearly at a close and I still have yet to receive my email. Has anyone else heard anything from their tests yet?
 
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Just got the news I failed today, I stupidly joined all the dots together on the group bourdon like a dot to dot. I wondered how it was possible for people to finish it as it took me ages. I guess I should have listened more attentively. I can always have another go in 6 months and next time I won't make the same mistake. Good luck to you guys
 
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Just got the news I failed today, I stupidly joined all the dots together on the group bourdon like a word search. I wondered how it was possible for people to finish it as it took me ages. I guess I should have listened more attentively. I can always have another go in 6 months and next time I won't make the same mistake. Good luck to you guys
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Sorry to hear that. Which day did you attend the assessment?
 
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Sam lyman said:
Just got the news I failed today, I stupidly joined all the dots together on the group bourdon like a dot to dot. I wondered how it was possible for people to finish it as it took me ages. I guess I should have listened more attentively. I can always have another go in 6 months and next time I won't make the same mistake. Good luck to you guys
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I can assure you nobody finished the Group Bourdon Test. Good luck for next time
 
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