Ours is :
Written Assessments (multiple choice)
Full Rules (95% pass mark I think)
PTS (max two wrong, cant remember how many questions)
Traction
Fire training/Assessment (computer based) (10 questions 90% pass mark)
Driving (typically 2/3 days)
All routes driven and verified for route knowledge.
Must include dark driving
Static Duties
Attachment/Detachment
Unit Prep
Unit walkaround (Verbal Q&A)
Simulator
General Skills drive
Faults and faulures
Temp Block / Single line working
+Random DM choice
It's a long week and it can push you to your limit but you should only be assessed when you are deemed competent so yes, kinda tickboxy for the most part.
After you pass
Full assessment end of your first year and then moves to a two year cycle (everything must be covered within 2yrs).
At least 2/3 OTMR downloads every year.
Driving assessment, Sim run, Fire training, PTS (yearly)
Learning and Development day every year (typically themed by local issues or something required by the RSSB/ORR/NR etc)
as someone who is near 60hrs in to my hours ( paused due to Covid ). I must admit I’m finding the thought of the final assessment terrifying lol!!
being off for the past 5months or so hasn’t helped!
But I’m sure it will all come flooding back once I get back out there.