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Recent content by Deltech

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    Pay to train

    SPADTrap; don't misunderstand me and be thinking I am opposed to everything ye say, as I agree with much of what ye've said. However, having the right skills does not necessarily mean being recruited in the first instance. I know of many trainee Drivers who got their job because they were...
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    Pay to train

    I despair.............. Hey Djarfish..... go speak to ROG and they will tell ye all ye want to know.....
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    Pay to train

    Let's not overlook the fact that at least one "mainstream" TOC (FGW) have previously used a "private" company (CCL of Crewe) to run their Driver training courses. So there is already a precedent for a TOC/non-TOC relationship in delivering Driver training. For the avoidance of doubt let me...
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    Pay to train

    No. Although Regional Railways Central and Regional Railways North East were VESTED at around the same time, RRC were privatised BEFORE RRNE (but we are getting off topic).
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    Pay to train

    Don't shoot the messenger.... Just answering the question..... Regards assessments:~ EWS was previously an option for "private" candidates but alas no more. OPC as I'm sure ye ALL know will NOT take "private" candidates for assessment. They will only assess candidates sent to them by a...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    I passed one Railway medical when my bmi was 36, yes thirty six.
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    Pay to train

    YES. In theory. Rail Operations Group will arrange a medical (£490) and full Psychometric Assessment at OPC Watford (£750). They are also planning to run a full Driver training course which each candidate will have to pay for themselves (I do not have a price on that at the moment).
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    Pay to train

    You can pay a company called Rail Operations Group and the will arrange a medical and psychometric assessment for ye. Medical is £490 Assessment is £750 They are also trying to organise a driver training course (which YE have to pay for)

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