Our Psychometric Testing Private page offers all the information you’ll need on this part of the train driver testing programme.
A valid pass on the train driver psychometric tests is a requirement for a train driver’s licence. All train/freight operators must have evidence of a pass from an approved centre to enable the individual to receive their train driver’s licence.
There is currently one standard used in the UK which is the Railway Industry Standard (RIS-3751-TOM). Railway Competence Group delivers this standard for Train/Freight operators as well as private individuals seeking to become train drivers.
With many years of experience in train driver recruitment, we know the benefits of candidates who have already achieved a pass on the tests. The operator can save time sifting candidates; a candidate who has already passed the tests makes the process much easier for a prospective employer. The employer can skip the testing phase organising dates/costing/losing unsuccessful test candidates, and move straight on to medical and manager interview.
Candidates can book their test through our website at a date that suits them. If you can’t find a date please contact us at: contact@RCG.org.uk
Once you’ve booked a date you will receive joining instructions and practice materials. There is a non-refundable deposit associated with the booking, if you need to change the date please contact us and we will facilitate as much as possible.
Once booked you simply need to practice the materials we send you and attend our Manchester Offices on the date of the assessment. Our assessors will conduct the day, provide you with test instructions and administer the tests. We keep a relaxed atmosphere with a maximum of 2 private candidates per day. This is to ensure each candidate sits the full process in a small group and has access to the assessor for any questions during the practice/introduction sections.
Upon completing all of the tests you will receive feedback from the assessors on the same day prior to your departure. Should you be successful you will have a valid pass for train driver licensing for a maximum period of 5 years post the assessment date. If unsuccessful we will arrange a resit if the candidate is in a position to request another attempt (no more than 2 failed attempts are allowed for this standard).
The UK government’s National Careers Service offers some advice on how to prepare for psychometric test, you can click here to visit their site.
If you are a train or freight operating company, please click here to visit our dedicated page with all the information you’ll need.