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Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)
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Hi
I bought a book from Amazon for some additional tests, currently working my way through them. Still making a few errors on the Bourdon test, I am possibly trying to do them too fast.
How are you finding them?
Was practicing the Bourdon test earlier, used a you tube video of a timer that beeps every 2 minutes. Worked though 5 pages averaging 9/10 lines a page, only missed out 2 groups of dots.
Driver6249
Member
Is that a real depot mate?
Hi Gedu.
How did you find the day? Can I ask how the day was structured? How long roughly did each test take.
Well done on passing
Many thanks
Well done on passing, hope you dont mind me asking how many assessments did you have to take and was there an interview?
Thanks in advance
I actually really enjoyed it, it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I imagined! The assessors were brilliant, they made us feel at ease, and ensured we were all comfortable and prepared for beginning each test! We started off with listening and counting low tones, then using the telephone directory, and combining both - they give you practice examples beforehand. After that, it was 5 sections of group bourdon dots, again with examples before you start. Then there was a 15 min break, back in to do trainability tests, the first was answering multiple-choice questions after studying a passage, and then the second part was the dial test. We must have started about 0945 and we were finished by 1200. Thank you very much, I hope you do well too
Thank you! There were 4 assessments in total, I've given some information above. There's no interview at the first assessment centre, if you pass then you will be invited to your first interview! Best of luck
beeman05
Member
I actually really enjoyed it, it wasn't anywhere near as bad as I imagined! The assessors were brilliant, they made us feel at ease, and ensured we were all comfortable and prepared for beginning each test! We started off with listening and counting low tones, then using the telephone directory, and combining both - they give you practice examples beforehand. After that, it was 5 sections of group bourdon dots, again with examples before you start. Then there was a 15 min break, back in to do trainability tests, the first was answering multiple-choice questions after studying a passage, and then the second part was the dial test. We must have started about 0945 and we were finished by 1200. Thank you very much, I hope you do well too
Where did you do these tests?
I was down in Leeds last month doing assessments with TPE so I assume Scotrail is more local to home.
The tests were held on Waterloo Street in Glasgow City Centre! Leeds? That is a fair jaunt away!
Yes, Bathgate is a real driver depot for ScotRail.
beeman05
Member
It wasn't ideal but not the worst place to drive to.
I didn't expect them to have assessments up here when most of the roles were for north England.
Thanks for providing a breakdown of the assessments, it gives me a clearer insight of what to expectThank you! There were 4 assessments in total, I've given some information above. There's no interview at the first assessment centre, if you pass then you will be invited to your first interview! Best of luck
Congratulations again on passing!!! Did they say when the next stage of assessments would be??
jimmyshaker
Member
Thanks for the response. Was told within a couple of hours I had passed and to wait for further instructions.
Preparing for the Bourdon test was not too bad. I tried the computer version but A - got bad results and B - the test is done on paper so it was a bit pointless. The test centre was friendly and the assessors were very helpful. The tests were done out of order as we were in on a Wednesday and the fire alarm test was scheduled for the middle of the morning.
Not sure how long I've to wait til I hear, but I'm happy to have been called in and passed the first set. We were told not to contact depots in the meantime as there were so many people sitting the assessments, but to hang around railway stations and pay attention to things.
Thanks again for your insight into the day, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that I join you in passing the first lot of assessments.
How many of you were there on the day?
jimmyshaker
Member
There were 15 of us in that morning. A mixed bag of ages, 12 men, 3 women. Not sure if they did an afternoon session too.
Granthino7
New Member
Hi everyone, new to this thread. Recently received word that I passed the 1st assessment day on Tuesday 25th February 2020. Just looking to see if anyone can give me any advice or tips for the next stage, which for me is the interview stage? Thanks
Im in the same boat as you, I passed the first lot of assessments on Tuesday as well
Still waiting. Passed the mmi in Jan. Where did you hear about those dates?
I was told at interview that medicals would be scheduled be February & someone else mentioned that there were two courses for March & May
The wait Is tough going!
Absolutely! Feels like it’s never gonna happen...
Granthino7
New Member
Few people recently have posted about having and passing the interview stage. Just looking for some advice or what was incorporated in the interview? Many thanks
I passed on the 25th, not heard anything yet mate
Hi folks,
Long time lurker on here.
Had my tests on the 5th of February and heard within two hours that i'd passed. I had planned on inviting those there for a drink afterwards but by the time i'd came out the loo everyone was away. How did everyone else find it?
I honestly thought i'd buggered up the last test with the gauges. I started off doing it wrong on the first 3 or 4 questions so had to go back and make some corrections.
Now patiently waiting for the next stage.
Long time lurker on here.
Had my tests on the 5th of February and heard within two hours that i'd passed. I had planned on inviting those there for a drink afterwards but by the time i'd came out the loo everyone was away. How did everyone else find it?
I honestly thought i'd buggered up the last test with the gauges. I started off doing it wrong on the first 3 or 4 questions so had to go back and make some corrections.
Now patiently waiting for the next stage.