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There are some upcoming classes that have been scheduled to begin at the training school for depots in the central belt. They used to, if I’m not mistaken advertise on a 6 month cycle for the big depots. I’d assume it’ll only be a matter of time before they advertise again. But do note, the reduction in services come next year across Scotland.
I have two positions still saying ‘under consideration’. One for a trainee driver from May 2019 & another for a Shunter from May 2020.
Have you received a date for the tests? You’ll be invited to the assessment Centre and sit a bunch of tests. Plenty of amazing info on the forums as to what to expect. If successful you will be invited to an interview. If successful you’ll be invited back for the computerised assessments and a multi model interview. My advise is to take one thing at a time and don’t get ahead of yourself. Feel free to drop me a DM when you receive your dates (if you haven’t yet already) and I can try answer any questions you may have.
I’d email HR for clarification. There’s no harm in asking. Everything, as you know was put on hold during Covid which created a massive backlog. It’s only recently the wheels have started moving again so I’d assume they will get there. There are progressing with internals just now so hopefully it won’t be too much longer.
as a plant fitter/mech, another route for you is also driver/op on the OTM's. Still get the train driving licence but usually less applicants and they look for similar backgrounds. Thats the route I've went down for now. Currently building my driving hours now.
Well after attending my first assessment back in February 2019 I have just had an email to say I’ve passed my computer tests and mmi interview on Thursday last week. Medical on the 18th November. Happy days.
Congratulations mate.
Congratulations!
Thank you, it’s been a long road. In my second DMI interview they said the test results validity was being extended from 3 years to 5 years so that may get taken into account. Good for thought.
Roughly speaking it's 3 months at training academy including learning different traction at depots and then you'll be sent off to your own depot and will be paired up with a DI. How long it takes to get your minimum days/hours depends on the depot. How quickly your DTM can assess you on all your traction, routes and rules determines how long it takes to get passed out but on average expect it to be 12months from your start date. Covid has shown that it can take a lot longer than that with trainees having to sit at home for months and months on end and this has more than doubled their expected training period.
Hi there. Mallaig and Fort William crews can only work as far south as Crianlarich, where they take their Personal Needs Break. They then work the next service north.
Thanks mate appreciate the info!
That’s great, thanks for the info mate
MMI is fairly generic in terms of structure and content. Have a look at the general forum and you will see exactly what you need and how to prepare for it.
Presumably you have the second set of assessments along side your MMI? Work through the practice materials provided, is my recommendation. I never really came across anything else that replicated the tests too well. MMI is fairly straight forward, Questions you would expect. There is a list of them on this forum somewhere, I’m sure you can find by doing a quick search. My recommendation is to use real life examples, don’t Lie as you will be caught out!
Congratulations and good luck!
I applied in 2019, sat the first round of assessments in early 20. I then got an email inviting me to an interview with a weeks notice out of the blue.