PTS Test

[Peltsy]

Just after a bit of advice, I start my PTS on Monday of this week, I completed the online network rail e-test and passed, but there is another test on the first day, which is a pass or fail,
Has anyone done the test and is it pretty straight forward

Cheers in advance

 

[Boodiggy]

PTS is straight forward enough. Don’t worry about it.

 

[Peltsy]

PTS is straight forward enough. Don’t worry about it.

Cheers mate

 

[Boodiggy]

There never used to be the pre-test when I did it (showing my age) but everything is in there, and the trainers are usually helpful. There is reduced class sizes too due to Covid so you can make sure you cover everything before the test...

 

[Peltsy]

I’m just being over cautious I think,
Cheers

 

[Stigy]

PTS, although a pass/fail course, is about as basic as it gets to be honest. It’s largely multiple choice too, which is nice. Although the Q&A differs slightly depending on who you work for, it’s fundamentally the same. Good luck!

 

[Peltsy]

PTS, although a pass/fail course, is about as basic as it gets to be honest. It’s largely multiple choice too, which is nice. Although the Q&A differs slightly depending on who you work for, it’s fundamentally the same. Good luck!

Thanks mate

 

[crebbs1]

At our TOC it’s not multiple choice, 62 questions requiring fully written answers.

 

[19pop]

I'm starting as a trainee driver in a month. I've already got a PTS through my current job, will I need to resit the assessment? Heard they can really sting you on a recert

 

[Stigy]

I'm starting as a trainee driver in a month. I've already got a PTS through my current job, will I need to resit the assessment? Heard they can really sting you on a recert

Yes, PTS is generally not transferable between TOCs. Even if you’re internal to the TOC you’re changing jobs with they’d usually make you resit it.

 

[Railwayman101]

PTS is straight forward enough. Don’t worry about it.

Only if you have common sense

 

[Peltsy]

Quick update, passed PTS AC and DCCR, I’ve got my OLEC1 tomorrow

 

[Stigy]

Quick update, passed PTS AC and DCCR, I’ve got my OLEC1 tomorrow

Well done. Doddle?

 

[Peltsy]

Well done. Doddle?

Easier than I thought to be fair, flapped for nothing

 

[Pilotman]

Hi Peltsy

I was a bit slow to react to this post but glad you passed. For anyone else you can study and take a mock exam for PTS at https://uktrainingsolutions.com Best of all it's FREE!

 

[DRS66421]

Hi Peltsy

I was a bit slow to react to this post but glad you passed. For anyone else you can study and take a mock exam for PTS at https://uktrainingsolutions.com Best of all it's FREE!

Hi, I will certainly take a look at the study material and mock exam on UK Training Solutions.

Does anyone know where I can get sponsored (even in name only as I would be happy to pay all costs?) I live in Scotland and trying to get my foot in the door. I have contacted the following agencies about PTS Sponsorship but so far no response:

ISS Labour

McGinley Support Services

Morson (Vital Rail)

Orion Group

Coyles

I am hoping to take the PTS Course and Exam with SWGR in Glasgow.

Thanks.

 

[19879]

Phone the ISS office in East Kilbride and Carlisle. Would have thought you will be able to get work at the weekends as an EA no problem.

 

[DRS66421]

Phone the ISS office in East Kilbride and Carlisle. Would have thought you will be able to get work at the weekends as an EA no problem.

Hi, many thanks for your reply. Just to double check when you say EA do you mean Earthing Assistant?

Many thanks.

 

[19879]

Hi, many thanks for your reply. Just to double check when you say EA do you mean Earthing Assistant?

Many thanks.

Yes mate.