When I tested here in the US, I was not given any results. And even if you think you did terrible, you prob did better than you think.

I did the online test and I had no idea if I did Well enough... It took about a week to receive an email with the result... Good luck guys and gals...

hey all,

where specifically is the assessment center located in Sydney?

thanks

Normally at North Sydney

Hi all,

Does anyone here have a copy of the USB files that were given to you before you started your course? And if so, would you mind sending me a private message? Cheers :)

Public holidays (which don't count against rec leave), and between Christmas and New year usually with a few days either end. Aside from that leave is accrued but you probably won't get a chance to take any for some time.

Brisbane Centre is physically a mirror image of Melbourne.

What is the success rate for people who apply and are successful to attend the assessment centre?

Do you mean the success rate for people who apply and are successful to be invited for interview? Or do you mean the the success rate for people who apply and are successful, then successful at interview? Or do you mean the the success rate for people who apply and are successful at assessment centre then successful at interview, are successful at completing the course? Or do you mean the the success rate for people who apply and are successful at assessment centre then successful at interview and are successful at completing the course, are successful at field sim? Or do you mean the the success rate for people who apply and are successful at assessment centre then successful at interview and are successful at completing the course and are successful at field sim, successfully get a rating? Or do you mean those that successfully get a medical, and then keep it every 2 years?

For those that have done the SHL testing and got through, how well did you go with the test to get through to the next stage?

RUTH JONES: Jimboomba to brisbane airport is one hell of a drive. I wouldn't want to do that each day.

On the plus side the times that we have classes in brisbane are kind of outside of peak hours so you may be ok.

Either way, look forward to meeting you in Brisbane. Best of luck.

Cheers,

Shags

I received my study materials about 12 months ago ;)

I am nearly finished my course in Brisbane and wasn't sure if you knew how far you would be driving. You'll get your materials close to the starting (I got mine 2 week's before my starting date). It will have starting time etc in your pack.

Re; your medical try and get your doctor to do the form electronically. If they won't then make sure call Casa and tell them the story and continue to hassle them until you get it.

Best of luck.
Cheers
Shags

Gidday All...

Anyone heard anything following the recent assessment days?

Haven't heard anything myself yet, and it might be nice to get an update...

Cheers!:ok:

That was the better version of my question. Is there any stats on the quoted?

Relaaaaax Ruth! Don't sweat the bookwork - there might be a lot of it but it's not complex stuff. Yes you need it so learn it well, but the hard bit is pulling it all together and that's largely down to aptitude, not bookwork. Knowing the bookwork makes the simulator a lot easier, as the less you have to think about routine stuff the more time you have to think about solving problems.

Age does make a difference to you as an individual - at 33 you'll find it harder than you would have at 23, but the thing to remember is you're being measured against a standard. You at 33 may very well be better suited than the 23 year old sitting next to you.

As Shags says, keep on CASA's back.

Forget about the idea of a "diploma". That's just part of the accredited training organisation thing and is irrelevant to the reality of becoming a controller. You're attending lessons and simulator sessions Monday to Friday on a largely fixed schedule. Everyone progresses through the course at the same rate so the academy part of the course is the same for everyone. It also means there is limited scope to catch up.

The diploma isn't awarded until you gain a rating, hence the variability. Different sectors take varying amounts of time to gain a rating (some are more complex than others so varying training times are required) and your field training has to be fitted in with the training requirements of the group you're assigned to (simulator and training officer availability, other training commitments).

You will most definitely use what you learn in the academy out in the field. Exactly which aspects you use will depend on the group and sector(s) you're assigned to in the field (radar, procedural, DTI and various mixes). The academy provides you with a basic skill set that is built on in the field.

mvac, no specific stats are published. They keep telling us there are plenty of applicants so I'd guess it's (well) under 10% percent. You're being measured against a standard not each other.

Ruth; le ping is right. You need to relax. There will be plenty to worry about later ;) in the meantime enjoy all this. It is actually quite a lot of fun.

And btw I am 33, there is someone older than me in my course and in the course below is they are all older than that. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Ruth,

Don't worry too much about the pre-study stuff. There were people on my course that got theirs at the beginning of the course. I think the material got distributed as a result of feedback from new trainees a couple of years ago saying it would be nice to have an idea of what we'll be learning. It won't make a jot of difference once you start your training. It's the stuff you put on the thumb-drive once you get there that will help.

As others have said, don't stress. Even though I didn't get through the training, it's the best job I've ever had.

The "bookwork" I was referring to was the stuff you'll get taught while on course. That's what you'll need to know well. By all means have a look through the pre-course stuff but don't study it. I think you'll find there is far too much to want to print it all!

shags_j... The person you mentioned that is older than you on course, I've actually heard looks younger and is better looking!!! :cool: lmao

Don't sweat the course work. You will need to do some study of course but it's not really bad. We had a 34 year old woman in our course with no aviation background and if she can get through it then anyone can.

Class sizes are between 8 and 12 and Brisbane is a great place to be. You get to know the instructors well.

Don't sweat being in an information black hole. Once you get here you will get all the info you need. Doubt sweat out and just play what's in front of you ;)