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    A career as a train driver

    SWR however once passed my understanding is it is valid for three years on any TOC. Was told you only get 2 attempts and if you fail first have to wait a minimum of 6 months before retrying.
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    A career as a train driver

    I'm in the same position having recently passed Trainee Train Driver Assessment. Slowly but surely trying to learn as much as I can about the TOC I'm applying with. Found the assessments pretty easy but I have a technical and (despite what the wife says) logical brain. Only one I didn't enjoy...
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    SWR Comercial Guard Interview

    Couple of candidates had whistles on but I hit mid ground with formal shirt (I didn't wear a tie), trousers and well polished shoes. Its a long old day so dress comfortably. Remember its an assessment day not an interview.
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    SWR Comercial Guard Interview

    Didn't do any roll playing exercise! First hour was everyone doing a colour blind test. Then into a class room for three tests. Customer Service, Math and reading a passage and answering questions. Do the practice exercises you are given is best advice. More sitting around whilst test is...
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    SWR Comercial Guard Interview

    Only had assessment yesterday. Lass was talking about a course in April however due to Holiday commitments (getting married in June) may not be till September when I'm in a position to carry out an uninterrupted training course so guess may be a few weeks until I get invite. Works well for me us...
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    SWR Comercial Guard Interview

    Hi there! I'm currently in middle of recruitment process for SWR Comercial Guard based in Basingstoke. I've passed the assessment day and now need to pass an interview. I'm doing my own reaserch into company info but I'd like to hear honest views from anyone in the role regarding hours...

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