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When starting out a career as a train driver, it is quite natural to be apprehensive about the application process, the various assessments and the selection process. We hope that the below flowchart would provide you with some insights into the application process. 

The Train Drivers Academy website will provide you with all the information you require to apply for becoming a train driver as well as a list of existing operating companies. The actual application will need to be made at the desired operating company’s career page.

How to become a train driver?

Step 2

Application Form

Step 2

Once, you have zeroed in on the employing company, fill out their application form. Keep your CV handy. In some cases, you maybe asked to complete some tests, such as the Situational Judgement Test. In some cases, you might be required to attend a telephone interview.

Step 4

Give the test

Step 4

The psychometric assessments will be conducted in a test center via written, computerised and multi-modal interview techniquies. You can attempt these tests only twice. These attempts have to be at least 6 months apart. If you don’t pass on the 2nd attempt there is no opportunity for a third attempt.

Step 6

Feedback 

Step 6

At the end of the process, you will be given either a positive or negative feedback on the job. The job role is, however, subject to certain things, such as, medical examination, working permit (if relevant) and other pre-employment checks.

Step 1

Find an employer

Step 1

Find a preferred employer and check whether they have an opening for a train driver. Read through the job description about what the role entails, the type of skills you will need and the type of environment you will be working in. 

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Step 3

Psychometric Assessments

Step 3

If you are your application is selected by the employing company, they will ask you to apply for the psychometric assessments. In most cases, you are likely to be given practice material for psychometric assessments. 

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Step 5

Interview

Step 5

The last stage of the process is the company specific interview. This could be face to face interview or in a virtual space to assess specific skills, values and behaviours that are relevant to the employer. Interviewer could either be a panel or the depot  manager that you will be working in. It will typically take place once you have passed the assessments, but in some cases this interview can take place in between stage 1 and 2 of the assessment or even before any assessments.  

Step 1

Find an employer

Step 1

Find a preferred employer and check whether they have an opening for a train driver. Read through the job description about what the role entails, the type of skills you will need and the type of environment you will be working in. 

Find here

Step 2

Application Form

Step 2

Once, you have zeroed in on the employing company, fill out their application form. Keep your CV handy. In some cases, you maybe asked to complete some tests, such as the Situational Judgement Test. In some cases, you might be required to attend a telephone interview.

Step 3

Psychometric Assessments

Step 3

If you are your application is selected by the employing company, they will ask you to apply for the psychometric assessments. In most cases, you are likely to be given practice material for psychometric assessments. 

Know more

Step 4

Give the test

Step 4

The psychometric assessments will be conducted in a test center via written, computerised and multi-modal interview techniquies. You can attempt these tests only twice. These attempts have to be at least 6 months apart. If you don’t pass on the 2nd attempt there is no opportunity for a third attempt.

Step 5

Interview

Step 5

The last stage of the process is the company specific interview. This could be face to face interview or in a virtual space to assess specific skills, values and behaviours that are relevant to the employer. Interviewer could either be a panel or the depot  manager that you will be working in. It will typically take place once you have passed the assessments, but in some cases this interview can take place in between stage 1 and 2 of the assessment or even before any assessments.  

Step 6

Feedback 

Step 6

At the end of the process, you will be given either a positive or negative feedback on the job. The job role is, however, subject to certain things, such as, medical examination, working permit (if relevant) and other pre-employment checks.

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