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Northern trainee driver course

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AD15

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Hi.
Just wondering how long the courses tend to last? I was told 10 weeks on my interview. But now I'm told by HR it will be 16 weeks?!?!?
 
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Louby

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Hi.
Just wondering how long the courses tend to last? I was told 10 weeks on my interview. But now I'm told by HR it will be 16 weeks?!?!?

That's right , 16 weeks classroom then you go with a driving instructor if there's any free , pass out is between 33-52 weeks Ish
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AD15

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That's right , 16 weeks classroom then you go with a driving instructor if there's any free , pass out is between 33-52 weeks Ish
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Thank you.
 

Louby

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Ive done shift work all my life. So am going to enjoy rhese 16 weeks mon-friday haha

I can't wait for the shifts ! Done mon- fri for past 8 or so yrs! Long weeks and have to book leave to go dentist etc !
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Haha, yeah it'll be a bit strange for the course. Not gonna enjoy my commute tho!!!

Bonus about the commute is you can use it as prep time
 

kaine19

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Yeah i wanted change doctors but you need book an appointment. I said well am mon to friday now so i got no hope haha
 

922011

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How was the first day then? I've only got to wait 4 weeks now until I start!!!
 
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