Haven’t heard back yet myself.You should start receiving emails today
Got the email yesterday inviting me to VSE and M7SJT, fingers crossed!You should start receiving emails today
From what I know, the online tests do not count towards your two lives, but you will not be able to retake them with the same company for 6 months. I know someone who failed an online test with one TOC and then passed that same test after 1 month with another TOC so it does not look like it will keep you from going ahead with others. Then again, I'm not working for OPC so this is just what I know from other people's experience.If you fail the VSE or M7SJT, does that mean you can't apply for 6 months? Does it count as 1 life?
There is a thread on here about the VSE https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/virgin-train-test-opc-visual-search-exercise.161844/I just got the invite to the next stage from the opc
Has anyone had any experience with these before this is my first time
- Visual Search Exercise – 60 mins
- · M7 Situational Judgement Test – 60 mins
Thanks mate for the advice, that looks like a good plan. I was always sceptical about buying these products but if it gives me that extra 5-10% then it’s worth it’s weight in gold I suppose. good luck to all as I think these tests sift through a lot of applicationsThere is a thread on here about the VSE https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/virgin-train-test-opc-visual-search-exercise.161844/
That seems very similar to a practice tool I purchased https://traineetraindriverinfo.com/product/dynamic-visual-search-test/.
Seems a bit of a beast but going to be practicing the next couple of days to get my speeds up, I have to do mine by the 2nd of June. My advice, don't rush into the tests, lots of practice before doing the VSE. As for the SJT cant help there but its more of the same from the first SJT, think safety rules and Customer and the job spec.
Good luck
Have you passed these tests alreadyCounting my blessings at the moment.
Been offered dmi just have to wait for a date.
Same hereCounting my blessings at the moment.
Been offered dmi just have to wait for a date.
That's a shame. Can they not just use your results from the VSE you have done in the last 6 months though?Had to withdraw my application. Was not allowed to do vse twice for different toc within 6 months.
Makes no sense to me.That's a shame. Can they not just use your results from the VSE you have done in the last 6 months though?
I guess they changed the assessment format this time round. Previously DMI would be the final after assessment centres 1 & 2.Just been invited for dmi, they said its over a video call. If I pass that then I will be invited for assessment centre.
What a good way to start your week . Good luck with your dmi !Just been invited for dmi, they said its over a video call. If I pass that then I will be invited for assessment centre.
Thanks mateWhat a good way to start your week . Good luck with your dmi !
I've found this on another thread :Time to start doing my research for what to expect and try to smash it. Good luck everyone else! I really thought I was gonna fall at that vse hurdle.
Is MTR advanced level or national standard? Just out of curiosity
Hi have you finished your other assessment?Time to start doing my research for what to expect and try to smash it. Good luck everyone else! I really thought I was gonna fall at that vse hurdle.
Is MTR advanced level or national standard? Just out of curiosity
I got a pass from my vse and m7 sjt. They seem to be moving to dmi next before the assessment centre stages.Hi have you finished your other assessment?
You have to pass at advanced level.
Got the same email. Video DMI this week followed by OPC assessment day if successful. Time to get studying the info they highlighted in the email!I got a pass from my vse and m7 sjt. They seem to be moving to dmi next before the assessment centre stages.
Looking to do it tomorrow, probably ask, why MTR?, why you want to be a train driver? questions on what ETCS is and what you know about it, and then the rest is a mystery.Has any 1 did their video DMI? Can any one help with what question are asked.
Maybe a "tell me about yourself" question to start with. Also, look up crossrail stages ( maybe an updated version with all the delays ). Good luck everyone !Looking to do it tomorrow, probably ask, why MTR?, why you want to be a train driver? questions on what ETCS is and what you know about it, and then the rest is a mystery.
In the DMI invite email received for this particular job posting, it states: "Due to recent updates, the initial start date that was planned for September has now changed, instead we will be entering all successful candidates from the process into a holding pool pending the next available course".Is there anyone on here due to start training for the July 2021 batch?
From what I have heard (current driver), another training group is due to start next month (ppl have also been selected).In the DMI invite email received for this particular job posting, it states: "Due to recent updates, the initial start date that was planned for September has now changed, instead we will be entering all successful candidates from the process into a holding pool pending the next available course".
I'm not sure what recent updates they mean, but it's a shame it's being pushed back.