Suggestion to Forum

[Pilotman]

Just a thought guys and i'll throw it out there to see what people think. I think it would be a good idea to maybe extend the forum section to include a Training to become a driver.

It seems there is alot of people applying for roles at various TOCS across the country and feel that would be a benefit for new trainee drivers to have a section to help them discuss operational rules, traction and maybe route queries. This gives newbies the opportunity to ask and discuss rules, traction to aid their learning.

This could be a big topic in itself and wondered if it would be worth dedicating a section for this purpose??

 

[krus_aragon]

Is this a role you think is not covered well enough by the Railway Jobs & Careers section?

 

[Pilotman]

Is this a role you think is not covered well enough by the Railway Jobs & Careers section?

I feel that the section your referring to is more on assessments to pass/OPC, medicals etc as well as recruitment information. Once newbies get past this stage then they will look at materials and information of driver training programs and operational rules, specific traction etc etc.

When we look at the first couple of pages of Railway Careers & Jobs there isn't anything there with regards to learning after this stage.

Just thought for it would be easier to navigate to a dedicated area but again it was just a thought.

 

[Bromley boy]

I feel that the section your referring to is more on assessments to pass/OPC, medicals etc as well as recruitment information. Once newbies get past this stage then they will look at materials and information of driver training programs and operational rules, specific traction etc etc.

When we look at the first couple of pages of Railway Careers & Jobs there isn't anything there with regards to learning after this stage.

Just thought for it would be easier to navigate to a dedicated area but again it was just a thought.

This seems like a good idea to me.

Perhaps two sub-forums could be created: "assessment and interviews", and "driver training". It can be hard to see the wood for the trees in that part of the forum.

 

[choochoochoo]

Just a thought guys and i'll throw it out there to see what people think. I think it would be a good idea to maybe extend the forum section to include a Training to become a driver.

It seems there is alot of people applying for roles at various TOCS across the country and feel that would be a benefit for new trainee drivers to have a section to help them discuss operational rules, traction and maybe route queries. This gives newbies the opportunity to ask and discuss rules, traction to aid their learning.

This could be a big topic in itself and wondered if it would be worth dedicating a section for this purpose??

Think this would be a great idea.

I'm sure those applying aren't going to be too interested in training material and tips. And those who are starting training are no longer interested in the application process.

 

[GB]

Sorry but I don't really see the point in a separate forum section. There's nothing to stop you asking questions in either the careers or main forums but really once you are in training school you should discuss any queries with your fellow classmates or instructors.

 

[choochoochoo]

Of course trainees will discuss questions with their classmates and instructors, but I also believe wider sharing of knowledge and resources cannot be a bad thing.

I've often found it useful to read other people's questions. There's things you might have not thought of that are interesting, and maybe important.

 

[Lrd]

There really isn't that many trainee drivers that stick around. Most people seek help with regards recruitment but as soon as that offer letter comes through, they disappear!

The vast majority of trainees will join a WhatsApp group when they start and they'll help each other out.

 

[choochoochoo]

There really isn't that many trainee drivers that stick around. Most people seek help with regards recruitment but as soon as that offer letter comes through, they disappear!

The vast majority of trainees will join a WhatsApp group when they start and they'll help each other out.

I think that's a shame and their loss. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience here.

I'm afraid I won't be going anywhere even after training.

Just hope my questions won't get annoying and that I can make valuable contributions.

 

[IanXC]

Thanks for your idea Pilotman. The forum staff are aware and will consider this suggestion in due course.

Any changes will be communicated via the usual channels.