I just recieved this email from HR at NATS about a change in the S1 tests
Dear Candidate
We are writing to advise you that with effect from 1 April 2010 we are making some changes to our TATC Stage 1 assessment process.
The Stage 1 tests will in future be in two parts. The initial invitation is to come along to part one where you will take two tests, the ATC test, which is based on the information already available to you to learn and a Numeracy test which involves straight forward speed and distance calculations, climb and decent rates. These tests will take approximately one hour to complete and will be scored immediately.
If you score well on these tests you will be invited to remain with us for the second part to take two further tests – Spatial Reasoning and Diagramming. The second part will also last approximately one hour.
Candidates whose scores on the first two tests are below our required level will not be invited to take the second part and will be free to leave after part one.
In view of the above we would like to stress the importance of making sure that you are fully prepared before attending the assessment, in particular making sure that you thoroughly studied the ATC material.
Best regards
Specialist Recruitment
HR Services
NATS
This happens to take effect the day that i switched my interview date to.
Better get cracking on learning speed and distance calculations, climb and decent rates.