London Underground - CSA1 / CSA2 - Recruitment and Discussion

[bluegoblin7]

Got my CSA2 offer at the end of Sept 2024 in their campaign last year, but still waiting on a training date. I rang TfL recently and they said people with Aug/early Sept offers are on the Oct courses, which matches what others have posted here, so I thought mine might be soon too.



I’ve just found out I’m pregnant (happy but unexpected news!) — only concern is if they push me to Jan/Feb 2026, I might struggle with the full 3 months’ training. Should I let TfL know so they might prioritise me, or hold off? Would really appreciate any advice. I've been so excited to join and I'm a bit worried now :/

I need to be very clear that this does not constitute official advice - both to cover me as a TU rep but also for you.

Maternity leave is a ‘day one right’ - so it shouldn’t be a problem, even if you’re pregnant starting the role. Without knowing the exact circumstances or details it’s hard to explain more, but that’s the headline.

Training for CSA2 is four weeks in the classroom and a a variable amount of time on your station until fully productive. Probation can then be up to a year, but is usually nearer to six months.

Honestly, I don’t think this will be a problem - you should be getting a start date fairly soon and there’s plenty of time to complete basic training. Equally, there are plenty of staff who have had to interrupt training due to pregnancy, and there are various statutory rights here.

The key thing - as always - is to inform TfL as soon as possible to cover you, and I would strongly recommend joining a Trade Union as soon as possible - once you are a member a rep can provide firmer advice on a one-to-one, tailored basis.

 

[AM107]

When were you informed about your training dates, and how long is training? I'm super worried my role is at stake here and don't know what steps to take.

Training is 4 weeks

 

[james331]

I need to be very clear that this does not constitute official advice - both to cover me as a TU rep but also for you.

Maternity leave is a ‘day one right’ - so it shouldn’t be a problem, even if you’re pregnant starting the role. Without knowing the exact circumstances or details it’s hard to explain more, but that’s the headline.

Training for CSA2 is four weeks in the classroom and a a variable amount of time on your station until fully productive. Probation can then be up to a year, but is usually nearer to six months.

Honestly, I don’t think this will be a problem - you should be getting a start date fairly soon and there’s plenty of time to complete basic training. Equally, there are plenty of staff who have had to interrupt training due to pregnancy, and there are various statutory rights here.

The key thing - as always - is to inform TfL as soon as possible to cover you, and I would strongly recommend joining a Trade Union as soon as possible - once you are a member a rep can provide firmer advice on a one-to-one, tailored basis.

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your insight. I called earlier this month and was told there are sessions in mid/late Nov and one in Dec, but as my offer only came at the end of Sept 2024 they’re still working through applicants from early/mid-Sept. I found out this week that I'm pregnant, I’m worried my date might slip to Feb, which could clash with my May due date.


Do you mean I should to tell TfL now, before I even have a training date secured and started, or wait until I actually start?

 

[bluegoblin7]

Only you can decide that last point, and you shouldn’t necessarily believe what a random individual on the Internet writes. You may wish to seek external advice such as Citizen’s Advice, or there may be other services available via your current employer (eg a trade union).

Sorry.

 

[james331]

Only you can decide that last point, and you shouldn’t necessarily believe what a random individual on the Internet writes. You may wish to seek external advice such as Citizen’s Advice, or there may be other services available via your current employer (eg a trade union).

Sorry.

I understand, nevertheless thank you.

 

[gjeffery68]

When were you informed about your training dates, and how long is training? I'm super worried my role is at stake here and don't know what steps to take.

Hi mate i passed my assesment 17th last year.September and they called me for a start date last month (roughly a month before) and i wouldn’t worry there probably just busy and have other people that need to start before you. You will get a date and as much as it’s annoying patience is key.

 

[Ferreira91]

Has anyone received the outcome of the role play/SBI yet? I’m still waiting, my submission on the job page was updated on the 23rd but no email.

 

[Zb0905]

Has anyone received the outcome of the role play/SBI yet? I’m still waiting, my submission on the job page was updated on the 23rd but no email.

I’ve sent u a dm

 

[19881]

Has anyone received the outcome of the role play/SBI yet? I’m still waiting, my submission on the job page was updated on the 23rd but no email.

Mine says the same thing but I haven’t heard anything either

 

[Ferreira91]

Mine says the same thing but I haven’t heard anything either

I’ve received the conditional offer today. Any news for you?

 

[AM107]

I’ve received the conditional offer today. Any news for you?

U passed already ?? Wow congrats

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U passed already ?? Wow congrats

Did u receive through phone call or email?

 

[Mawkie]

I’ve received the conditional offer today. Any news for you?

Well done. Am I right in thinking you were not successful last year? Could you pinpoint what you did differently for this campaign?

 

[Ferreira91]

Well done. Am I right in thinking you were not successful last year? Could you pinpoint what you did differently for this campaign?

Yes, last campaign I didn’t pass the role play stage, they gave me a feedback and said I should’ve asked more questions. So this time I just asked a lot of questions to the actor.

I thought you were already working for the LU though?

 

[Mawkie]

I thought you were already working for the LU though?

Yup, will be useful info for recent applicants though.

Well done again.

 

[koalakitten]

How did you get the feedback. I was told due to how confidential bla bla we cant give any feedback.

Yes, last campaign I didn’t pass the role play stage, they gave me a feedback and said I should’ve asked more questions. So this time I just asked a lot of questions to the actor.

I thought you were already working for the LU though?

 

[aimee723]

Yes, last campaign I didn’t pass the role play stage, they gave me a feedback and said I should’ve asked more questions. So this time I just asked a lot of questions to the actor.

I thought you were already working for the LU though

Yes, last campaign I didn’t pass the role play stage, they gave me a feedback and said I should’ve asked more questions. So this time I just asked a lot of questions to the actor.

I thought you were already working for the LU though?

Thank you that’s good to know.
Ive just got bk from doing my assessments (maps etc) hoping to get through to role play.

If anyone got put back because of the strikes I managed to get a cancellation by re-arranging my appt and checking all the time. Should have been end of October

 

[Ferreira91]

How did you get the feedback. I was told due to how confidential bla bla we cant give any feedback.

She sat down with me and told me I didn’t pass the role play, told me that the assessors feedback was that I should have asked more questions to solve the “issue” (lost property). She also mentioned I should try again in the next campaign, so I took that to mean it was close but not quite there.

 

[Zb0905]

She sat down with me and told me I didn’t pass the role play, told me that the assessors feedback was that I should have asked more questions to solve the “issue” (lost property). She also mentioned I should try again in the next campaign, so I took that to mean it was close but not quite there.

What questions did she say you could of asked ?

 

[19881]

I’ve received the conditional offer today. Any news for you?

Hiya , yes I received the conditional offer today too

 

[koalakitten]

Guys who just got their offers. Any advice on roleplay and SBI. Thanks!

 

[AM107]

Thank you that’s good to know.
Ive just got bk from doing my assessments (maps etc) hoping to get through to role play.

If anyone got put back because of the strikes I managed to get a cancellation by re-arranging my appt and checking all the time. Should have been end of October

Same I did my maps assessment yesterday too. Hoping to pass I heard it’s 70-80% pass mark. I was not taught about the bank cards not having contactless etc so I just marked all of them as being valid… Oh well I could still be in the pass mark hopefully

 

[aimee723]

Same I did my maps assessment yesterday too. Hoping to pass I heard it’s 70-80% pass mark. I was not taught about the bank cards not having contactless etc so I just marked all of them as being valid… Oh well I could still be in the pass mark hopefully

Oh really. What time was urs? Mine was 3pm. I was unsure about those too. Got confused with the overseas card

 

[itsm4]

Any early Sept 2024 CSA1 Night Tube offers here that are still waiting (for a training date)? [yep I know it’s gonna take ages]

I remember seeing someone else here in the same boat and curious to see what’s up with you guys as my transfer to full time won’t happen

 

[Zb0905]

Same I did my maps assessment yesterday too. Hoping to pass I heard it’s 70-80% pass mark. I was not taught about the bank cards not having contactless etc so I just marked all of them as being valid… Oh well I could still be in the pass mark hopefully

What do you mean bank cards

 

[AM107]

Oh really. What time was urs? Mine was 3pm. I was unsure about those too. Got confused with the overseas card

Mine was 10:30. Yeah.. I just put valid for all of them because it had correct date. Hopefully still pass

 

[aimee723]

I’ve just found out I passed woohoo! Very quick. Onto role play now

 

[Zb0905]

I’ve just found out I passed woohoo! Very quick. Onto role play now

Congratulations any advice bro??

 

[Burry]

I’ve just found out I passed woohoo! Very quick. Onto role play now

I wanted to ask. The oversees bank card, are they not valid?

How would you know they are oversees bank card

 

[Zb0905]

I wanted to ask. The oversees bank card, are they not valid?

How would you know they are oversees bank card

I wanna know that as well

 

[19881]

Hi once you fill out and send back the initial onboarding documents , how long is it usually before you get sent the Reed link ?