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saint_
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Hey,
I got sept the 2nd. I hope it doesn’t change at all but you never know unfortunately
That’s not true. I phoned this week and was duly informed that currently they are up to date with mid August intake September offers should expect a date between August and September. There’s not waiting until 2026.
We need to establish first that if poster is talking about CSA night tube or full time CSA. As both have different timelines for training and waitlist.
I am CSA1 night tube , received my offer on 5th September 2024. I called them yesterday (Monday) and they said it will be long wait. And it will be probably start of new year.
So please confirm if you are CSA1 night tube or CSA2 full time?
Universelove
Member
Cool yes I assumed it would be Ashfield house
Probably get official docs tomorrow
does anyone know if you get drug tested during training or before or both?
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yeah should be any day now we receive our information packet
I was also told August/September we would expect a date (CSA2)
A curious question. The TfL drug and alcohol policy for satefy critical roles is very strict - you can expect to be tested from day one of employment (and during any pre-employment screening).
Here is an older FOI on the TfL Drug and Alcohol Policy
gjeffery68
Member
Hopefully it’s not but two of us got told the same thing
bluegoblin7
Established Member
...and just to add to what @Mawkie has said, there is evidence of "random" (unannounced) testing happening on day one of training.
Definitely a curious question.
Definitely a curious question.
You are CSA2 full time or night tube?
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I have not received any reeds check as well? I am night tube sep 2024 offer. Anyone?
gjeffery68
Member
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lm CSA2 full time
Are u sure they test on training grounds i have never heard of that, im also skeptical as which union to go for, alot of people got for RMT im very confused on what to choose
Effectively there is only one choice as a CSA; RMT.
bluegoblin7
Established Member
I am 100% sure. Nonetheless, as I’ve said on this thread before, railway jobs are a lifestyle. If you’re even slightly worried you might fail a D&A test then this really isn’t the industry for you.
As for a union, it is a personal choice and you should choose one - or none - that most aligns with you. No one else can tell you that. However, RMT is by far the biggest on LU - particularly for stations - and as an all grades union will be there to support you throughout your career. Full disclosure though, I am biased as a senior RMT rep within LU.
And this should go without saying, but I feel the need to: if you fail a D&A test during training and you’ve only just joined the union - or even joined because you’ve failed - you’re very unlikely to find a (voluntary) rep to back you. There are some huge red flags for me here, speaking both as a member of staff and as a rep.
As for a union, it is a personal choice and you should choose one - or none - that most aligns with you. No one else can tell you that. However, RMT is by far the biggest on LU - particularly for stations - and as an all grades union will be there to support you throughout your career. Full disclosure though, I am biased as a senior RMT rep within LU.
And this should go without saying, but I feel the need to: if you fail a D&A test during training and you’ve only just joined the union - or even joined because you’ve failed - you’re very unlikely to find a (voluntary) rep to back you. There are some huge red flags for me here, speaking both as a member of staff and as a rep.
like others… confused on this line of questioning. can confirm that d&a testing can happen at any point in your life working life at LU and TfL, including day 1, and 100% has happened on the first day at ashfield before.
it’s a poor attitude to assume otherwise, and if you can’t adopt that, then it really isn’t an industry you will last in.
apologies if wrong end of stick, but it just comes across as an odd line of questioning that doesn’t fit the strict legislation and requirements surrounding the railway.
No i totally get it the line of questioning is weird i dont have a start date anyway was just wondering due to me being on prescribed medication and if it flags a false pos would they restrict me from training i appreciate your info
It's sensible that you're thinking in advance about these things.
It is entirely the responsibility of the employee to inform their manager of any medication they are prescribed.
Within a training setting, I would advise your trainers if you are taking medication.
(Note: this includes over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal, drugs.)
bluegoblin7
Established Member
...and just to link into this, as long as you declare it at the earliest opportunity you shouldn't have any issues. There are some things that will always create a red flag, but - and I speak from first hand experience - if it's for a long-term (or even short- but likely to become long-) condition it should be fine after referral to LUOH.
With my TU rep hat on, happy to comment further privately if anyone wants some advice but also understand that people might not want to disclose deeply personal medical information to a random on the Internet...!
Thanks for your insight! Big help
What other dates did they give u if u remember ?
U r CSA2 or night tube?
CSA 2 full time
U will be probably in a month or 6weeks, are u nervous, and are u prepared
Sterlingldn
Member
Same as me, I’ll see you there