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I am about to undertake Assessment 2 for a trainee driver role and was wondering if anyone happens to know at what point a TOC typically obtains references for the position? May seem like a strange question but it feels like its been an eternity since I first submitted my application and...

Call it stress of the process?.. lol Your having a laugh mate :roll:

Thank you for your response. However if you re-read carefully, you will note that this has not answered my question. I believe TOC's do have an obligation to conduct an MMI for each applicant that passes all assessments stages 1 & 2. Why? because Assessment 2 is not complete until the...

455, you need to settle down lad. I'm not trying to make a conspiracy out of anything. Just want to improve my understanding. As far as I am aware, the interview (MMI) is a part of assessment 2, so your point about 'TOC's being under no obligation to interview' doesn't wash. If you get...

Thank you for the responses. However, I am a little sceptical. Reviewing the RSSB website, companies are required to complete the interviews to their completion even if they know a candidate has failed 10 mins into it; therefore despite a good selection to choose from, i'm sure TOC's would...

Just wondering if anyone knows what criteria a TOC would use to mark assessments? I initially thought that there was a Universal set standard that all TOC's had to comply with, but that wouldn't make sense because out of 18 applicants, 18 could be left standing after completion of the...

According to previous posts on this thread, the MMI does use up one of your two 'lives' as its deemed part of assessment 2. In which case, if you go for an MMI with another company 6 months later and fail that, are you out? Does anybody actually know for sure the answer to this question...

I am new to this industry and find the rules regarding assessments and interviews to be a train driver bizaar to say the least. Obviously there have to be standards due to the responsibility involved and it works well for TOC's because it is a way for them to eliminate the huge competition...

Relating to this thread, could someone please clarify for me whether you have 'lost a life' if you fail 2 MM Interviews with or without the the same operator? It has been suggested that you have, and then suggested that you haven't. I am therefore not clear on this. Thanks

Hi folks, This is to those who have recently completed their assessments with Eurotunnel. Mine is in a couple of days. I know there has been a lot on this subject and I have read through most of it, but was wondering if anyone could give me any last minuite advice on something they did...

I have to say that I think First Group's policy on this is harsh, yet I can see why they do it. Failing an assessment and being ineligible to reapply for the same job cat within 6 months is fair enough as that is related to aptitude but for the interview aswell? Anyone can flunk an interview.

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Cheers chaps. I must be a bit slow as I assumed the trainee driver assessment was unique to each TOC. If you are saying to me that this can be used as a tool to obtain driver employment with other firms, then I agree there is nothing to lose by completing the application. Fair enough. I...

Thanks for your reply 'latecomer'. However, FCC do make it crystal clear that if you have taken a trainee drivers assessment within the preceding 6 months, you cannot apply. You yourself said that the TOC's keep an eye on who has had an assessment (per your example of job offers), so I am...

Hi Folks I am sending out an application despite being accepted for a first stage assessment with another TOC. FCC (for eg) say an individual is not eligible to apply if they have taken a trainee driver assessment within the last 6 months. However this may not be the case with all TOC's...

Northern Trainee Driver position is now closed. I believe the window of opportunity lasted a grand total of 3 days. I know the trainee positions are extremely competitive, but this is beyond belief.

Well done on your appointment. I have PM'd you a quick message if you have time to reply ...

Prize for the stupidest question? ... But, perhaps someone could explain to me what length of experience TOC's are looking for when they advertise for Qualified Train Drivers?

Yes. The training to become a Pilot is intense but once you are there, the companies like the Autopilot to control the aircraft as early as poss into the flight as it is all about fuel burn and getting from a-b as efficiently as you can. If train driving is more hands on, then i'm sure it is...