Just to clarify

[Instructor_Guy]

Hi folks,

I'm considering applying for a trainee driver role with SWR, I applied for the same role with Freightliner but was unsuccessful at the pen and paper assessments in August. My question is can I apply to SWR or do I have to wait until the six months are up before reapplying for any trainee driver role with any TOC?

Many thanks.

 

[Stigy]

Hi folks,

I'm considering applying for a trainee driver role with SWR, I applied for the same role with Freightliner but was unsuccessful at the pen and paper assessments in August. My question is can I apply to SWR or do I have to wait until the six months are up before reapplying for any trainee driver role with any TOC?

Many thanks.

As it’s part of the national train driver assessments you were unsuccessful at, I believe you have to wait 6-months to reapply? Did you meet the national standard or not meet either national nor enhanced? I ask because SWR only use national standard, therefore if you met that standard you haven’t technically failed so may be okay?

 

[Instructor_Guy]

As it’s part of the national train driver assessments you were unsuccessful at, I believe you have to wait 6-months to reapply? Did you meet the national standard or not meet either national nor enhanced? I ask because SWR only use national standard, therefore if you met that standard you haven’t technically failed so may be okay?

I didn't meet the national standard or the enhanced standard. I keep reading conflicting information on other posts.

 

[Stigy]

I didn't meet the national standard or the enhanced standard. I keep reading conflicting information on other posts.

Oh right, I’m almost certain one has to wait 6-months to retake the assesments after not meeting the standard. The OPC would definitely be able to clarify, give them a call? Or SWR recruitment? Is SWR still recruiting for drivers? I thought recruitment closed soon after the latest vacancies opened?

 

[Pete C]

I didn't meet the national standard or the enhanced standard. I keep reading conflicting information on other posts.

If you failed at national standard then you have to wait 6 months for your second (and as things stand, final) try.

 

[Instructor_Guy]

Cheers for the info guys.