Train Dispatch Concentration Test (TDCT)
Summary
| Type | Ability Test |
| Training | Test User Occupational Ability (TUO-A) formerly known as Level A |
| Competency |
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| Job Role |
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| Series | Specialist |
| Assessor Time | Approx. 45 minutes (Timed) |
Description
The Train Dispatch Concentration Test (TDCT) assesses an applicant's ability to concentrate on two tasks at once. This is a key safety-critical task required of Train Dispatch employees who must be able to make sound and safe decisions about operations but also need to provide information to customers when asked.
The TDCT has two parts:
- Part 1 involves candidates listening to a recording with different sequences of signals. They must decide if the sequence is correct and whether the train may therefore depart.
- In part 2 the candidate must complete a similar task as in part 1, whilst also dealing with customer enquiries using a reference sheet. This part of the test gives a critical insight into the candidate's ability to effectively multi-task in an open customer facing environment and how effectively they can remain focused on accurate operational decisions and prioritising safety tasks at all times. Failure to concentrate effectively could result in a train being dispatched incorrectly.
Alternatively if you're looking for an online test to assess the same characteristics as the TDCT, please check out our Train Dispatch Multi-Tasking Test (TDMT). The TDMT uses a visual presentation of the multi-tasking activity.
Notes
- Part 1 has 10 questions
- Part 2 has 50 questions
- 1 validation study available. Learn more about validation studies here...
- 7 norm groups available.
- OPC Assessment offers free bespoke norm groups (norms) to users of OPC Assessment tests.
- Materials include:
- administration instructions,
- audio recording,
- answer booklet,
- candidate information sheet,
- scoring key and
- practice leaflet.