Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

Alpha1-1Cretty · 28-11-2023 07:25PM

***Irish Rail driver applicants*

Invites are beginning to be dished out for the pen and paper assesments following the SCAAT, RAAT and SJT online assesments.

By the grace of God I've been invited.

Best of luck to everyone waiting on theirs!

Jesus Shaves · 29-11-2023 02:38PM

Is that through email

smithymk11 · 30-11-2023 10:05AM

You seem to be the only one . I've heard nothing along with most others I've asked .

What type of scores did you receive was it all above average ?

Best of luck going forward.

30-11-2023 10:11AM

I also got invited to the next phase (next week in Inchicore)

They don't give you your scores, but you'd have to assume if you're invited to the next round that they were indeed above average.

Silent Strike · 30-11-2023 01:01PM

Did you do the optional RAAT-verify test before getting invited to the next phase? I got that email from opc also and thought I might as well just do it. 🤷🏻

Alpha1-1Cretty · 30-11-2023 04:11PM

@Jesus Shaves

Recieved through email. Not from the OPC but directly from IÉ themselves. Search "Driver" in your email list just incase you've missed it. Deadline for confirming you've received the email is tomorrow so just ensure it's not lurking in spam.

@smithymk11

I've yet to receive any feedback email from the OPC though that must be said. They might be out of slots for this in house assessment round. I still maintain that no news is good news so hopefully you recieve something in short order.

@Silent Strike I haven't done that yet, I'm still deliberating as to whether or not I will do it. It's definitely not a requirement for getting invited. It's 100% optional. They're not trying to be sneaky with that dont worry.

For anyone else reading this I hope you get the results you desire. If it doesn't work out don't be discouraged. Try again the next time. I was fully prepared for bad news and I just got lucky it seems.

30-11-2023 04:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121437428#Comment_121437428

Yes, I did it. The questions are the same as the original RAAT

Midnight_EG · 30-11-2023 06:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121438522#Comment_121438522

What date did you complete the online assessments? I got the additional RAAT email too

Jesus Shaves · 30-11-2023 06:45PM

I never noticed an email from Irish rail but I definitely didn't receive an email that I didn't pass the online tests however could've missed the email, thanks for the answer

01-12-2023 10:26AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121439042#Comment_121439042

Not sure, it was a few days before new applications closed.

Alpha1-1Cretty · 02-12-2023 06:53PM

@Jesus Shaves

I imagine if you still haven't been told you failed they're just waiting for more assesment slots.

I could be wrong tho. Stay positive. You're not out until they tell you you are.

slowclap · 02-12-2023 07:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121439156#Comment_121439156

I waited six months to be invited to an assessment in inchicore after doing the online assessments. Nearly a year later I’m still waiting for the line manager interview. Patience is a virtue. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Earl22 · 04-12-2023 01:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121430068#Comment_121430068

What tests are for this stage, I'm not sure but I think it's a Railway Written Communication Exercise (rWce) and a RAAT test?

04-12-2023 04:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121452895#Comment_121452895

TRFS – Trainability for Safety Test
TRP(p2) – Trainability for Rules & Procedures Test Part 2
rWce – The Railway Written Communication Exercise

Alpha1-1Cretty · 04-12-2023 04:40PM

@Earl22

Like @[Deleted User] stated it's:

TRFS - Read something for 10 minutes. Reading material is taken away from you. You then have to answer multiple choice questions on what you read (like RAAT but harder) within a semi reasonable timeframe.

TRP(pt2) - 3 Pie charts with cables coming out of each colour. The test tells you what order they should be counted in. Your job is to write the order using Left, Middle or Right. Answers are multiple choice. Within a semi reasonable timeframe.

rWCE - This is a 2 parter. You listen to a report twice and take down the important points, you then have to write a report using the notes you took while being timed of course

rWCE Part 2 sees you listening to a report (or reading it, Ill have to double check that shortly so I know for Friday) and writing the important details into a pre templated report form. Again this is timed I think.

The TRFS is the only one that can be gruelling according to some drivers I've spoken to and as far as I can assess from the practice material.

All of this is to determine if you are actually trainable as it's stated that people who don't do well on these will struggle too much in the classroom.

Hope this helps bud. If you're invited to inchicore this week or the start of next week; lean into the discomfort this anticipation brings.

magi2407 · 05-12-2023 01:00PM

Got feedback from the OPC, LDSJT I had ability to make judgements like a typical person, RAAT was above average and Miniscaat was good speed I missed some target letters. I guess that's where they failed me considering otherwise the feedback was much better than my feedback last year yet this time I didn't get invited to assesement center (Last time failed on 16pf). I'll try one last time next time.

whisky_galore · 05-12-2023 04:55PM

All of this is to determine if you are actually trainable as it's stated that people who don't do well on these will struggle too much in the classroom.

Load of corporate bollix, the ones who ace these are good at doing aptitude tests, that's all, it doesn't follow they end up being good drivers. They are only a blunt instrument to whittle down numbers.

magi2407 · 05-12-2023 06:12PM

I don't think going down that road is a good choice. I am of course dissapointed since you put all the effort, get good feedback yet are left waiting months again but you have to deal with these things and move on , I managed to bag a job in the aviation industry while doing tests last year so I'm in a more comfortable position I guess. But still can't hold anything against the people who get through , best of luck to them and hope they go on to enjoy the job.

Citizen Six · 05-12-2023 06:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121458762#Comment_121458762

Good attitude to have. And you wouldn't be the first to apply three times before getting it. Working in the aviation industry would also be a good plus when at interview stage.

simpsonsimo · 06-12-2023 06:56AM

Hi, I haven’t got as far as the medical yet in my application but I am just wondering is there any chance of passing it if you are colour blind or is it a no hope situation?

I have only recently found out I am colourblind through a medical for a different job I was also applying for at the same time.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

Citizen Six · 06-12-2023 07:19AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121460315#Comment_121460315

You can't be a train driver if you are colour blind.

Rootsblower · 06-12-2023 08:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121460315#Comment_121460315

not a prayer of getting the job if colourblind

Yoshimi79 · 07-12-2023 04:21PM

For train driver position - I got an email from the OPC to say I've met the standard for the online tests, and the application will now be handled by Irish Rail.

Is it usually a long wait to hear anything back from Irish Rail? It also says that success on the online tests doesn't guarantee an invite to the next stage!

Citizen Six · 07-12-2023 04:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121467342#Comment_121467342

I think you need to make a large cup of tea and read the last ten or so pages of this thread.

Designator · 07-12-2023 04:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121467342#Comment_121467342

You’ll be waiting , I have all online exams done, all in person exams done, medical , final interview all done since three months ago and still waiting to hear back. Be patient but also know that they have also reopened the mallow training centre so that might speed things up

Alpha1-1Cretty · 07-12-2023 06:55PM

@magi2407

That's honestly rough to hear man. I haven't received feedback as of yet.

Ran out of time on RAAT with one question to go on the last page. I imagined I did alright.

As far as miniSCAAT goes I felt I was quicker than I expected but everyone thinks that as I've heard. I got 4-6 missed letters I think but still made it through.

I have the first pen and paper assesment tomorrow and I'm comfy with the dials and communication tests. Im really scared of the Raat based one and I've been obsessing all week. May see how it goes I guess.

Try as many times as you need to man that's all I can say. This is a dream of many lads and lasses.

Hope things fare better next time is all I can say. Cheers!

Alpha1-1Cretty · 07-12-2023 09:46PM

Best of luck to everyone doing phase 1 driver assesments tomorrow and Monday. 💪💪

recruit1994 · 08-12-2023 01:34PM

how did people find those tests today?

surely the pass rate on that 1st test is low enough? Quite difficult with only 10 mins of reading/ memorizing of passage before answering 30 questions on it unassisted

other two tests were handy I thought

Citizen Six · 08-12-2023 03:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121470972#Comment_121470972

Yeah, it knocks a good few out. But it is a good indicator of your ability to retain the kind of information you need. The SCAAT is the next tricky one.

Alpha1-1Cretty · 08-12-2023 04:14PM

Craig here,

White shirt and slacks lad.

Yeah the first RAAT type one was rough enough.

Second one was fairly fun. Got about 35 ish down I think and didn't mess any up.

I could swear the male driver's name was Joan on the rWCE😂😂. Fairly comfortable with that but ran out of room in the report section so I had to go onto the border a bit.

Hope yous all did fairly well!

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What tests are for this stage, I'm not sure but I think it's a Railway Written Communication Exercise (rWce) and a RAAT test?