8.—(1) The ORR may only issue a train driving licence to an applicant if it is satisfied the applicant fulfils the conditions indicated in paragraph (2), and must issue one if so satisfied.
(2) The conditions are that the applicant has—
(a)attained the age of 20 years;
(b)completed at least nine years' education (primary and secondary);
(c)successfully completed basic training equivalent to at least level 3 referred to in Council Decision 85/368/EEC on the comparability of vocational training qualifications between the Member States of the European Community M1;
(d)passed the required medical examination;
(e)passed the required occupational psychological fitness examination; and
(f)passed the required general professional competence examination.
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (2)(d) the required medical examination means a medical examination that covers the criteria set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1, includes the minimum content set out in paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 and is conducted by or under the supervision of a recognised doctor.
(4) For the purpose of paragraph (2)(e) the required occupational psychological fitness examination means an examination that includes the minimum content set out in paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 1 and is conducted by or under the supervision of a recognised psychologist or recognised doctor.
[F1(5) For the purpose of paragraph (2)(f) the required general professional competence examination means:
(a)an examination that covers the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3; or
(b)an aptitude test pursuant to Part 2 of the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023, where there is a significant difference between the applicant’s professional knowledge and the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3.]
[F2(6) For the purposes of this regulation an aptitude test means a test, limited to the professional knowledge of a train driver specified by the ORR with the aim of ensuring that the applicant’s knowledge covers the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 8(5) substituted (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 96(2)(a)
F2Reg. 8(6) inserted (1.12.2023) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1286), reg. 1, Sch. 3 para. 96(2)(b)
Marginal Citations
M1O.J. No. L 199, 31.7.1985, p. 56.