Advice required please

[Des587]

I recently went for a movements controller job where I had to do the train drivers assessment. Unfortunately I wasn't successful, however I have been told that I do not need to sit the assessments again. Does anyone know how I go about applying for trainee train driver jobs as there seems to be an abundance of internal recruitment programs. Is it worth contacting individual TOCs and FOCs stating I have carried out and passed the preliminary (mandated) assessments ( inc MMI).

Many thanks in advance for your advice.

 

[RBSN]

I recently went for a movements controller job where I had to do the train drivers assessment. Unfortunately I wasn't successful, however I have been told that I do not need to sit the assessments again. Does anyone know how I go about applying for trainee train driver jobs as there seems to be an abundance of internal recruitment programs. Is it worth contacting individual TOCs and FOCs stating I have carried out and passed the preliminary (mandated) assessments ( inc MMI).

Many thanks in advance for your advice.

Which assessments didn't you pass?

 

[Des587]

Which assessments didn't you pass?

The final interview with the Depot Operations Manager, passed all the driver assessments.

 

[RBSN]

The final interview with the Depot Operations Manager, passed all the driver assessments.

Oh right. I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) after passing the assessments you have a set amount of time before you would have to re-sit the assessments. Different ToCs have different set times.

 

[redbutton]

Just keep an eye on the jobs websites of the TOCs in your area. Trainee vacancies are usually posted online. Generally, it's only worth submitting speculative applications if you're a fully-qualified driver trying to change TOCs.

Your assessment results are good for up to five years, but some TOCs won't accept results older than three. Some also require "enhanced" pass marks which you may not have. However, the rule is that you can only fail twice. You can take the assessments as many times as you want as long as you pass.

 

[daddy_badger]

Its 6 months before you can resit. 12 months lifespan on current pass so good luck with finding a vacancy. If its not mentioned on here then keep an eye on individual tocs websites.

some tocs may ask you to resit certain tests dependent on yourscore.

 

[SPADTrap]

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