When does a 'pass' expire?

[porty5uk]

Hi, Just wondering how long a 'pass' on the tests/assessment is valid for? I have read 2years, 3years. 4years!! Anyone know which one of any are correct?

Thanks!!

 

[daddy_badger]

TOC dependent ranges from 2-5 years, then again depends on who you ask. I do believe the standard is 2 years.

 

[455driver]

It can be up to 5 years as long as no major* events have taken place in your life, most TOCs settle for either 2 or 3 years.

* No I dont have a clue what that means.

 

[daddy_badger]

I think a death may fall under that category.

 

[SPADTrap]

Bearing in mind the change of assessment process approaching this month, will this invalidate previous passes?

 

[benno79]

So can I assume that the assessments I am due to sit at the end of the October will be the new ones?

 

[bh518]

I think RSSB state in the info regarding the new assessment that a previous pass (before the new tests come into force) will still stand. But I'd expect some TOCs may still request an applicant to sit the new tests regardless of a previous pass maybe?

 

[Railgal]

Are the conductor assessments also changing in October, or is it only the tests for drivers?