Do you need a mechanical qualification for Trainee roles?

[PotentialTrain]

Hi guys,

I am just wondering if anyone can shed some light on to whether or not most TOC's insist on a mechanical qualification in order to apply?
I have seen a few advertisements that have suggested it but wondered if someone in the know or whom has been applying a lot has any ideas?

Kind regards.

 

[dakta]

Trainee what, exactly? Catering assistant, maintenance, driver?

Assuming driver, could well be but I doubt it and for the companies I've applied with its never been the case.

 

[Lanc688]

Absolutely no requirement for any mechanical quals if applying for Traincrew roles.....rest assured, and good luck.
Lanc
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Although as a a caveat to that, the exception may well be when considering Train Maintainer/ On Track Machine type jobs, but I'll leave that to them to fill you in.
Lanc

 

[PotentialTrain]

Sorry forgot to specify as trainee driver.

 

[dakta]

In that case should be fine, obviously a good mechanical understanding always helps, but you shouldn't need anything specific

 

[JohnFM]

This is from London Midlands' advertisements for trainee drivers:

"You must be at least 21 years of age, and able to demonstrate the following:

Good mechanical aptitude: a recognised technical qualification or time-served apprenticeship will be an advantage. "

It is not necessary but advantageous. Many who get through do not have this.

 

[TDK]

This is from London Midlands' advertisements for trainee drivers:

"You must be at least 21 years of age, and able to demonstrate the following:

Good mechanical aptitude: a recognised technical qualification or time-served apprenticeship will be an advantage. "

It is not necessary but advantageous. Many who get through do not have this.

However if you do have a mechanical background or a qualification you stand a better chance of success.

 

[JohnFM]

However if you do have a mechanical background or a qualification you stand a better chance of success.

I just said that.

 

[PotentialTrain]

However if you do have a mechanical background or a qualification you stand a better chance of success.

TDK you seem to make a habit of misreading people's comments and jumping right on the band wagon like you did to my post.

John, thanks for the advice.

 

[387star]

What makes london midland require it when others don't?

 

[TDK]

What makes london midland require it when others don't?

It doesn't actually say it is a requirement as quoted it is an advantage as is customer service experience etc.