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Old 7th Mar 2012, 09:12
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Time_To_Fly
 
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Virgin Medicals... my experience!

They couldn't say yes or no but you kinda get the idea. The physio component you need to get at least 80% pass mark. They dont tell you if you get it, but in the back of you mind if you can do at least 80% of the things, you will be fine. I'm pretty sure i got 100%... the only thing i doubted is my BMI (i am carrying a little extra baggage... pardon the pun). All of the physio exercises are generally related to the job.

Lifting 7kgs above your head 12 times (hand luggage)
Pulling and pushing 80ks 6 times (like a human body)
Moving 15kgs from one side of the room to the other 12 times (exit hatch)
Holding a weight and moving your wrist 12 times (like pouring a pot of coffee... or tea!!)
Holding a weight and leaning forward (like delivering a tray or pulling a door closed)
Stepping up and down a step for 6 minutes getting faster every 2 mins (checking heart rate)
Holding your arms up high for 3 minutes (like playing with the containers)
Bent over for 3 minutes (bending down into a cart)
Push ups
Balancing
Stretching
Height
Weight

The nurse takes the breathaliser and drug test, then the vision test and hearing test. After that you see a doctor and they give you feedback. No answer but you could generally tell if it is good or bad.

I hope that helps everyone who is going for the medical soon... Good Luck!!!

TTF
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