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    #2612
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Beebop20 wrote: »
    Just got the email for the next round of tests in inchicore

    Got the same. So much for past results being valid for two years!


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    #2613
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭SweetCaliber


    Nothing for waterford yet.


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    #2614
    smellyoldboot
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,075 ✭✭✭smellyoldboot


    SweetCaliber wrote: »
    Nothing for waterford yet.

    Got an email to say had met the required standard again and was back in the "talent pool"-see filing cyabinet for another 2 years. I wouldn't be holding the breath for Waterford. lol


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    #2615
    DarkJ
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭DarkJ


    Got my Email today. In the talent pool for 2 more yrs. Yipee. Guess the guys in the West 'aint hiring anytime soon. Best of luck to those of ye sitting the next tests.


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    #2616
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭SweetCaliber


    smellyoldboot wrote: »
    Got an email to say had met the required standard again and was back in the "talent pool"-see filing cyabinet for another 2 years. I wouldn't be holding the breath for Waterford. lol

    Yeah Im not :D :pac:


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    #2617
    Mightydrumming
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭Mightydrumming


    Beebop20 wrote: »
    Just got the email for the next round of tests in inchicore

    Didn't get anything today about the tests in Inchicore. I must be further down the chain :o


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    #2618
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭Rootsblower


    There’s a good few Dublin based drivers on transfer lists to move to other depots down the country. Guys on here waiting for the likes of Waterford to come up could be waiting a good while. Dublin is awash with trainees at the moment and more to come I believe.


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    #2619
    Quadrivium
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭Quadrivium


    Does anyone know the attrition rate at the test stage in Inchicore?
    If 5000 applied, how many got past the online test stage and invited to the test centre?
    Also, it would be interesting to find out roughly how many drivers would be needed for Dublin.


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    #2620
    AlRedsFan
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭AlRedsFan


    Hi all,
    I got to the phase 3 testing in Inchicore. I am concerned about the medical if i make it to that phase, can anyone explain in detail what they fail you on? My sense are good, eyes and hearing etc. all spot on. It's my BMI and general fitness i am concerned about mostly, and who knows what else could pop up such as blood pressure. I imagine if all went well, interviews/medicals would take place in late Jan/Feb at the earliest maybe so i would have time to get a few things in line if needs be.

    If anyone has any tips on preparing for that specifically i would appreciate that too. Thanks!


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    #2621
    Beebop20
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Beebop20


    I read further back in this thread that BMI has to be under 30 but im not sure....
    Bad timing to try to get it down over Xmas...
    Good luck with the tests next week.. im in on thurs at 12.30


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    #2622
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    If anyone is worried about the medical get checked by your GP in advance to spot any issues.
    They will pick up on the smallest of things at the medical either put you on hold or fail you for them.


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    #2623
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    AlRedsFan wrote: »
    It's my BMI and general fitness i am concerned about mostly, and who knows what else could pop up such as blood pressure. I imagine if all went well, interviews/medicals would take place in late Jan/Feb at the earliest maybe so i would have time to get a few things in line if needs be.

    Start running and watch your diet. Don't overindulge over Christmas.
    Plenty of time to increase your fitness and get your BMI down.


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    #2624
    AlRedsFan
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭AlRedsFan


    Thanks for the info! Any idea what they fail you on? Or if there is any flexibility? And good luck on the tests if you got there.


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    #2625
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    I'm not sure on the failure levels, but you can look back over older posts and lads have said.
    I only made it as far as the second round at Inchicore last time unfortunately.


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    #2626
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭Rootsblower


    CMO told me once at my routine medical that the biggest problem they find is prescription medication especially anti depressants and especially in middle aged men.

    Get your BMI below 30 and they specifically look for indications of conditions such as sleep apnea and diabetes.

    Very strict on colour blindness test too and hearing standard.

    Urine test for drugs and alcohol and pin prick test for the blood sugar and liver function.

    You could be asked to to a stress test on a treadmill too.

    Get your weight down as much as possible between now and your medical. If your smoking weed recreationally. Stop now.


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    #2627
    Krackowcake
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Krackowcake


    Rootsblower wrote: »
    CMO told me once at my routine medical that the biggest problem they find is prescription medication especially anti depressants and especially in middle aged men.

    Get your BMI below 30 and they specifically look for indications of conditions such as sleep apnea and diabetes.

    Very strict on colour blindness test too and hearing standard.

    Urine test for drugs and alcohol and pin prick test for the blood sugar and liver function.

    You could be asked to to a stress test on a treadmill too.

    Get your weight down as much as possible between now and your medical. If your smoking weed recreationally. Stop now.
    Thanks for the information. Just wondering if taking an anti depressant is a complete failure of the medical ? Or if you had depression in the past would it go against you?


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    #2628
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭Rootsblower


    Krackowcake wrote: »
    Thanks for the information. Just wondering if taking an anti depressant is a complete failure of the medical ? Or if you had depression in the past would it go against you?

    PM me if you wish I’m not gonna comment on people’s personal circumstances here.


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    #2629
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Krackowcake wrote: »
    Thanks for the information. Just wondering if taking an anti depressant is a complete failure of the medical ? Or if you had depression in the past would it go against you?

    PM me also if you wish. I have done two pre-employment medicals this year with them.


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    #2630
    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 6,039 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    Krackowcake wrote: »
    Thanks for the information. Just wondering if taking an anti depressant is a complete failure of the medical ? Or if you had depression in the past would it go against you?

    It might prevent you from starting a safety critical role.


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    #2631
    Quadrivium
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭Quadrivium


    So how did the first batch of test takers find the process today?
    I hear results won't be released until January but I wonder how long after that before the next stage starts?


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    #2632
    Beebop20
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Beebop20


    It went ok, definitely did better on the 2nd 2 tests... remembering all the info on the first test was a bit tougher, was alot of info to remember but hoping I did OK overall


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    #2633
    Storer17
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Storer17


    Beebop20 wrote: »
    It went ok, definitely did better on the 2nd 2 tests... remembering all the info on the first test was a bit tougher, was alot of info to remember but hoping I did OK overall

    How many test did you do overall today? Was any of the interview questions included in the first phase? Got mine on the 18th


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    #2634
    Beebop20
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Beebop20


    3 tests today, no interview questions, think that's in the 2nd stage in inchicore,
    trfs
    Trp
    Rwce
    The trfs had alot of info to remember and you can't check notes, hoping i got enough right in that one, im confident enough with the other 2
    Best of luck on 18th


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    #2635
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    2nd stage in Inchicore is harder. If you play computer games it helps!
    You need reaction times of a viper for the first one!


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    #2636
    NewUser1998
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭NewUser1998


    Had the tests in Inchicore yesterday, interesting experience never done anything like that before. First test was quite tough, fingers crossed on that really. The second test was grand just wish I’d more time! The third was okay as you could take notes while listening. Hopefully I’ve done enough to get to the next stage! Thought it was strange how relaxed they were with mask wearing


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    #2637
    Quadrivium
    Registered Users Posts: 213 ✭✭Quadrivium


    NewUser1998 wrote: »
    Had the tests in Inchicore yesterday, interesting experience never done anything like that before. First test was quite tough, fingers crossed on that really. The second test was grand just wish I’d more time! The third was okay as you could take notes while listening. Hopefully I’ve done enough to get to the next stage! Thought it was strange how relaxed they were with mask wearing

    It certainly was interesting, I'd say I guessed a lot of the first part due to the ambiguity of the questions, at least 2 out of the 4 could have been correct.

    Those blue masks are about as useful as chocolate teapots anyway, they only give the illusion of protection, anything less than an N95 is basically useless so perhaps they're applying a bit of common sense plus there was adequate spacing between people.

    It's just a waiting game now, I wonder how long after stage 2 do interviews start...could be a while before actual driver training starts.


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    #2638
    Beebop20
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Beebop20


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    2nd stage in Inchicore is harder. If you play computer games it helps!
    You need reaction times of a viper for the first one!

    Have you passed them before? Any tips?


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    #2639
    Beebop20
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭Beebop20


    NewUser1998 wrote: »
    Had the tests in Inchicore yesterday, interesting experience never done anything like that before. First test was quite tough, fingers crossed on that really. The second test was grand just wish I’d more time! The third was okay as you could take notes while listening. Hopefully I’ve done enough to get to the next stage! Thought it was strange how relaxed they were with mask wearing

    Glad im not the only one who found the 1st one tough... so much info to remember


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    #2640
    git C 1984
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭git C 1984


    Ye found the first two tougher than second two. So hopefully did enough in first two test too get over the line. Pretty confident with the second two test.


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    #2641
    Kmcstar21
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Kmcstar21


    I have the tests on the 18th, do I need to bring anything except for identification?


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