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Boris533 said:
Hey love your updates, your so nearly there! It’s made me wonder has anyone been kicked off the course? I.e not been able to make the grade.
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Thanks! Yeah I’m on about 200 hours now, not far off the 225 but I also currently need 15 more dark driving hours which are hard to come by in these summer months!

Due to managers on annual leave and a few other trainees in front of me etc I’ve been told my Part 3/C assessment will be in around 8 weeks.

As far as I’m aware no one has been kicked off and everyone is doing well. Since starting our hours the communication between the group has dropped but still see the odd trainee here and there and yeah haven’t heard anything negative in that sense.
 
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OneLowban said:
Thanks! Yeah I’m on about 200 hours now, not far off the 225 but I also currently need 15 more dark driving hours which are hard to come by in these summer months!

Due to managers on annual leave and a few other trainees in front of me etc I’ve been told my Part 3/C assessment will be in around 8 weeks.

As far as I’m aware no one has been kicked off and everyone is doing well. Since starting our hours the communication between the group has dropped but still see the odd trainee here and there and yeah haven’t heard anything negative in that sense.
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Omg so close now, I will look forward to your future updates! I have just wondered wether many people actually fail haha I know, I should keep a positive mindset and I am but I have just wondered.
 
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Boris533 said:
Omg so close now, I will look forward to your future updates! I start my training soon with DB cargo and have just wondered wether many people actually fail haha I know, I should keep a positive mindset and I am but I have just wondered. Just can’t wait to get stuck in.
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Ah I see, nice!

From what I’ve heard it’s very rare someone will fail completely. (May also vary TOC to TOC/FOC)

Definitely keep positive and I believe if you just pay attention, listen and learn (in class and some in your own time) you will do just fine. The school is there to help you but you have to be willing to help yourself too, all the best! :smile:
 
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Hi onelowban hope alls well mate. Was just curious, when did you receive your uniform? Was it in the post prior to induction day or did you receive on induction day? Cheers in advance mate
 
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Hi onelowban hope alls well mate. Was just curious, when did you receive your uniform? Was it in the post prior to induction day or did you receive on induction day? Cheers in advance mate
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Hi Timpg, some of the group got uniform on induction week and I think most had everything within the first few weeks. Although they are in the process of producing the new uniform but I’m not sure when it’s going to be released exactly.
 
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Hi Timpg, some of the group got uniform on induction week and I think most had everything within the first few weeks. Although they are in the process of producing the new uniform but I’m not sure when it’s going to be released exactly.
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Ah okay mate, I have spoken to them recently, but was the one thing I totally forgot to ask lol!!! I was just curious wether to expect it in the post or something. Well iv completeled all the online bits and pieces and iv handed in my notice in my current job now and have 11 weeks to go. Getting rather excited now hahaa!!
 
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Timpg said:
Ah okay mate, I have spoken to them recently, but was the one thing I totally forgot to ask lol!!! I was just curious wether to expect it in the post or something. Well iv completeled all the online bits and pieces and iv handed in my notice in my current job now and have 11 weeks to go. Getting rather excited now hahaa!!
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Ohh I see, no we received it at the academy in bags/boxes. I bet, great feeling isn’t it? Those 11 weeks will go quick. :smile:
 
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Ohh I see, no we received it at the academy in bags/boxes. I bet, great feeling isn’t it? Those 11 weeks will go quick. :smile:
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Ah okay mate, makes sense. No doubt iv ordered the wrong size lol!! Yea is an awesome feeling. Just want it to hurry up now so can get cracking on with it lol!
 
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Ah okay mate, makes sense. No doubt iv ordered the wrong size lol!! Yea is an awesome feeling. Just want it to hurry up now so can get cracking on with it lol!
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If you have you can exchange it they will let you know how to do all of that at the academy lol.

Yeah I was the same, kept looking at the countdown online lol.
 
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If you have you can exchange it they will let you know how to do all of that at the academy lol.

Yeah I was the same, kept looking at the countdown online lol.
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Ah that’s great, cheers buddy!!
Lol I try not to but find myself keep having a cheeky peek now and again lol!!
 
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Hi mate. With only 6 weeks until I start.. it was making me wonder how your getting on mate? Any closer to gaining your key yet? Hope alls well
 
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Alright mate, wow that’s going quick isn’t it!

Haven’t updated the thread as there’s not much to say at this stage.

I have now done 260+ hours plus the required dark hours etc so I am just waiting for my Part 3. Manager wise though there is a lot going on and holidays etc I’ve been told the earliest it will be is the last week of September, so hopefully I’ll be done by October time!
 
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OneLowban said:
Alright mate, wow that’s going quick isn’t it!

Haven’t updated the thread as there’s not much to say at this stage.

I have now done 260+ hours plus the required dark hours etc so I am just waiting for my Part 3. Manager wise though there is a lot going on and holidays etc I’ve been told the earliest it will be is the last week of September, so hopefully I’ll be done by October time!
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Hahaa!! Not as quick as I’d like it too lol!!! Just want to get started now! I must admit I’m getting excited with a hint of anxiousness lol!!

Ah right okay, so your pretty much there then mate, I feel like... after reading through this thread... iv got a long road ahead! But I guess when you’re actually doing it yourself, it flys by???
 
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Haha I know the feeling!

Pretty much, yeah. Well on the 8th October it will be a year since I started but yes it has gone quick!
 
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Update!

So some 355 days after starting my journey as a trainee, today is the day I pass out as a qualified driver!
 
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Congratulations. Superb achievement and a brave person to document it. Now you have to document the first day and first few baby steps.

What are you buying your Instructor...

Autumn is coming up and I've noticed my unit sanding more and more each day. Be careful of that morning dew.

There are plenty of experienced Drivers on the forum. Never be afraid to ask for advice. Feel free to PM me if you ever need anything.

Drive safe and welcome to the club.
 
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Huge congratulations mate as I said on the platform after you told me..... sorry didn't have time for a proper chat as I had to work your going home train!!
Which was gutless!!!
 
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crebbs1 said:
Amazing...must be a great feeling!
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It really is!

Timpg said:
Ah well done mate!! Buzzing for ya! Only 3 weeks now until I begin my journey!! All the best mate!!
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Cheers! That's gone quick, I bet you cant wait!

Niek88 said:
Well done mate!
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ComUtoR said:
Congratulations. Superb achievement and a brave person to document it. Now you have to document the first day and first few baby steps.

What are you buying your Instructor...

Autumn is coming up and I've noticed my unit sanding more and more each day. Be careful of that morning dew.

There are plenty of experienced Drivers on the forum. Never be afraid to ask for advice. Feel free to PM me if you ever need anything.

Drive safe and welcome to the club.
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Cheers! I was asked to do it and hopefully it's helped some people get an idea of what goes on. I should be getting my folder signed off early next week then possibly the middle of next week I should be on the road!

I've had 5 instructors for various reasons so, er, yeah :lol:

Yes I see we are coming into that season now, funnily enough on the first day of my part 3 driving I experienced the dancing speedo, and on the second day (yesterday) I was wheelspinning everywhere due to the rain!

Thanks for that, appreciated.

KeviWill said:
Awesome news, congratulations!
Been great to follow your journey!
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Cheers! Glad it's been of use!

Tomnick said:
Congratulations, driver :)
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Oggs said:
Huge congratulations mate as I said on the platform after you told me..... sorry didn't have time for a proper chat as I had to work your going home train!!
Which was gutless!!!
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Cheers! Haha, no problem, will see you next week no doubt! Yes that train wasn't the greatest, as I said above, I was wheelspinning all the way from Stortford!

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Congratulations.
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MostlyHarmless said:
Congratulations buddy! I've been following your story and I'm really pleased for you.
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Cheers! Hope the thread has helped.
 
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Congratulations! Best of luck for the future. Really appreciate your advice and insight :D
 
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