Psychometric Testing TOC/FOC

Psychometric Testing

Train Operating Companies/Freight Operating Companies

Psychometric Testing for TOC/FOC

As experienced rail professionals, we know the difficulties involved in the recruitment process and aim to make the psychometric testing component as smooth as possible for employers. Our Psychometric Testing TOC/FOC page answers all of your questions.

We focus on providing bespoke assessments catered to your requirements.

What we Offer

Full train driver psychometric testing to the Rail Industry Standard (RIS-3751-TOM), a requirement for train driver licensing.
We are approved members of the Railway Assessment Centre Forum (RACF), as well as approved suppliers with RISQS (Railway Industry Suppliers Qualification Scheme), members of the RSSB (Railway Safety and Standards Board) and our assessors, are registered with the ORR (Office of Rail and Road).
We can deliver part testing as well as online testing as an additional means of sifting as per your requirements.
Candidates numbers are dependent on the operator’s requirements we can deliver large or small-scale testing as required by the operator.
We can travel to deliver testing or provide use of our offices in central Manchester.
We provide same-day feedback/results for operators and candidates.
We can also offer operators access to prospective candidates who have already passed the assessments as private individuals.

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How it Works?

Once you’ve contacted Railway Competence Group we will arrange a bespoke service based around your requirements.

Once the assessment dates have been arranged, testing will be delivered in line with the Railway Industry Standard (RIS-3751-TOM). Testing can be completed within 1 day or broken into separate days as per the operator’s requests. Both the operator and candidate will receive results on the same day as the assessment takes place.

If you’re looking for information for private clients, please click here to visit our dedicated Psychometric Testing Private page.

Contact us for more information

Call Us

0330-133-2470

contact@rcg.org.uk

Testing centre location

Albion Wharf, 19 Albion Street, Manchester M1 5LN

FAQ’s TOC/FOC

Are your assessments valid for licensing?

Yes we deliver psychometric testing to the rail industry standard and our tests are required for train driver licensing. You will receive the appropriate paperwork and details required for license applications.

Do you provide ‘enhanced testing’?

There is no set ‘enhanced standard’ only the national standard. We do, however, provide a bespoke service which can include additional tests or working to higher pass marks as required by the operator which is often referred to as ‘enhanced’.

Are you registered with the ORR and members of the RACF?

Yes all of our assessors are registered with the ORR (https://www.orr.gov.uk/rail-guidance-compliance/train-driving-licences-and-certificates/registers) and we have been members of the RACF since 2021.

What is your availability?

We can deliver assessments on short notice as per the operator’s requirements, please get in touch and we’ll make sure we can deliver the testing when you need it.

Our Facilities

Our Offices are located in central Manchester within a 5 minute walk of both Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Deansgate train stations, alongside being close to Metrolink Deansgate, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly train stations.

There is a large NCP car park across the road from our offices for those travelling by car.

For those travelling the night before, there are a number of hotels near our offices (Albion Wharf, M1 5LN).

There are break facilities at our offices available to candidates, candidates may also wish to leave the offices and take breaks externally. There are numerous restaurants and cafes within a 5-minute walk in both the Deansgate and Oxford Road area.

Booking with RCG gives you access to the best in the business. With vast experience in psychometric testing, and a wealth of other top quality training opportunities, be confident that you’re making the right choice.