Hi everyone,
Been a while since I posted. Eventually did get a start date which was back in early 2017.
4 years as a conductor and after a long slog and many, many tests and assessments I am now on the countdown to my start date as a Driver.
Passed application, video interview, assessment day, testing part 1, Dmi, testing part 2, Mmi and finally the medical.
It’s a long process and I did have a few hiccups along the way. Eventually got a start date for late June, just wondered if anyone else was on a Driver course starting late June in Leeds?
For anyone else in the process, keep going and be patient, it’s tough I know but definitely worth it. As a guard for the last 4 years I have seen many come through (internal as well as external) but all agree it’s hard getting in and very demanding the first year but very rewarding and I haven’t spoke to a single one that regrets becoming a Driver. Stick with it people and don’t give in, if you stumble, get up and keep trying. ( obviously taking into account the opc 2 chance testing issue)
good luck all.
Been a while since I posted. Eventually did get a start date which was back in early 2017.
4 years as a conductor and after a long slog and many, many tests and assessments I am now on the countdown to my start date as a Driver.
Passed application, video interview, assessment day, testing part 1, Dmi, testing part 2, Mmi and finally the medical.
It’s a long process and I did have a few hiccups along the way. Eventually got a start date for late June, just wondered if anyone else was on a Driver course starting late June in Leeds?
For anyone else in the process, keep going and be patient, it’s tough I know but definitely worth it. As a guard for the last 4 years I have seen many come through (internal as well as external) but all agree it’s hard getting in and very demanding the first year but very rewarding and I haven’t spoke to a single one that regrets becoming a Driver. Stick with it people and don’t give in, if you stumble, get up and keep trying. ( obviously taking into account the opc 2 chance testing issue)
good luck all.