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Psychometric results - how to get them
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I know someone who asked the HR department he did the assessments with.
They have said they will be checking them and I'm sure they only accept enhanced pass.
I did mine with DB in Doncaster but cant seem to find any info online about them now to call up.
I dont have a full licence. I drive on sections network rail mainline infrastructure but it has been agreed with NWR we dont need a full licence. Most of our driving is on our own infrastructure.
I'm looking at trainee positions again with much larger TOCs that's why I'm interested in my results.
Ahh that makes so much more sense. Thanks and good luck with your search. If you use the search function you might get some results Some people have had success with getting results from the OPC.
Which TOC/FOC do you work for?
I know a driver who went to work for Virgin Trains a few years ago and had to take psychometric tests again because they use the enhanced standard or testing whereas the TOC he was transferring from didn’t?
Also, I believe it’s the same for Depot Drivers, as although they take all the same psychometric assessments as mainline drivers, they have to resist them every three years with some TOCs? This always struck me as strange too, as that’s not the point of psychometric assessments surely? Your suitability to be trained as a driver doesn’t suddenly change overnight?
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Haha, I’ll blame my phone for that one. You are right though, I think it’s natural to resist them
Very surprised at that.
I’ve never heard of qualified drivers being asked about psychometrics. I certainly wasn’t when I moved. The focus is (quite rightly) on your safety of the line record, and of course how you perform in the interview. Most DMs would much rather employ a driver with a clean record, than a driver with a record as long as your arm, who happened to have scored higher on the psychometrics.
Depot drivers are a strange one. Nobody seems to know whether they’re actually qualified drivers or not. Their rules course is much more limited the mainline equivalent. They don’t cover level crossings, and various other topics.
At my place the ex depot men are put through a full rules course from scratch if they move to the mainline.
Google is not my friend today... the OPC?
Apologies, yes as 43066 stated. However I was talking about the forum search function
Some members have got their results, some haven't. Its a very mixed response from various TOCs and the OPC.Hi, I’m in my late teens and I’m constantly trying to get my foot in the door and trying to peruse my dream in becoming a driver. It’s a daily battle for me. I was just wondering if you could give me any advice for passing the Psychometric tests and recommend any practice material?
Do you also know if the failing the OPC Railway Situational Judgement Test & OPC Visual Search Exercise means you lose a life or can you sit these tests as many times as you like?
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
As you’re in your late teens and can’t become a driver until you’re 21, I suggest trying to get a foot in the door by applying for other jobs for the time being (Gateline for example). You have to be 18 for safety critical jobs other than Guard or driver I believe? I personally wouldn’t worry about psychometric assessments yet, and focus on your CV etc for other roles and gain some great experiences to utilise when the time comes to apply for driver.
Regarding the VSE, yes it does count toward one of your lives, however only TOCs/FOCs who use enhanced processes use the VSE/SJT.
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