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    Driver training

    At no point was a practise at the tests mentioned within this thread. To be clear the standard isn’t two attempts. It’s two failed attempts. If someone passed and then failed they would be able to sit the tests again. Operators do not require a candidate to resit a test they have already...
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    Driver training

    At no point have we tried to persuade anyone to sit the tests. We make a specific point of answering questions whilst remaining objective. As per forum rules regarding advertising. The point that this is a company account is valid, but it does not discredit factual statements made by the...
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    Driver training

    There are Tocs/Focs who may wish for a candidate to resit them after 2/3 years. But this is not a rule and may be done ad hoc. The reasoning for this can vary. The standard is 5 years regarding ORR train driver licensing. 1605215170 It does not improve it compared to someone who has passed it...
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    Driver training

    To be clear on a few points: There is of course no guarantee that passing the tests privately will guarantee anyone a job. The reality is, it means a candidate has already passed a barrier for entry. Making them more attractive in a competitive job market. The standard is that tests are...
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    Driver training

    Hi Ste, yes Railway Competence Group provide train driver psychometric testing. You can book through our website. 1605201161 Yes that includes the MMI. The two attempts, applies wherever you undertake testing as all assessments are stored on a shared database.
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    Psychometric assessments during lockdown?

    Some centres our open including our own. Each centre is ultimately responsible as to whether they undertake testing or not at this moment in time. All centres are however operating with restricted numbers so testing may take longer than usual. Don’t worry about getting tests date imminently...
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    Railway competence group / Traindriving.co.uk

    Apologies for delay we have been busy and are working through requests. We have no further dates available until June.
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    Railway competence group / Traindriving.co.uk

    Our tests are recognised by all Train and Freight operators. The tests are standardized as opposed to each centre providing different tests. In short they aren’t our tests, no more than any other provider has their tests. There are standard tests which we can provide. As referenced in another...
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    Railway competence group / Traindriving.co.uk

    I am conscious of not advertising without prior agreement with Rail forums. Please address questions regarding dates through website or email associated with this account.
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    Railway competence group / Traindriving.co.uk

    Firstly thank you to those who’ve amended posts. We are well aware that details are publicly available. We are also aware of the rules and procedures around this and context is key. We hope to work with Rail Forums and their members in the near future. As we said earlier, we understand a...
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    Railway competence group / Traindriving.co.uk

    As this thread has been brought to our attention here are some answers to the questions raised: -All of those involved with the company have experience within the railway, including driver and driver manager grade. More importantly all have significant experience within the recruitment of...

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