POELT... a few of the rules to adhere to.

[NeedToKnowBasis]

How to address others - if you know their surname then it's a choice of the following: Mr. xyz, Miss xyz, Sir or Miss. If you don't know their surname, then just Sir or Miss. Don't use first names as a general rule.

[NeedToKnowBasis]

As this info is already on the forum but the question still gets asked, lets clarify it here...

What to wear on the first day at your establishment or training if you have no uniform:

Men:
White Shirt (ironed)
Black Tie
Black Trousers (ironed)
Black Socks
Black Shoes (sensible, comfortable, robust)
Black Jacket (optional, plain, no hood)

Women:
White Blouse (ironed)
White Bra (less noticeable so doesn't give anyone excuses to fantasise!)
Black Trousers (ironed - or skirt if you really must! You'll change your mind very quickly though...)
Black Socks (or tights if you're determined to wear a skirt!)
Black Shoes (sensible, comfortable, robust)
Black Jacket (optional, plain, no hood)

Watch
Notebook
Pen (black ink)

NTKB

[memphis]

Someone menioned "don't travel in blues". What does this term mean?

[Wannabe1973]

I would guess it references not to travel in uniform or at least with uniform on show, there's plenty out there that take umbridge to it...

[Baldy1970]

Someone menioned "don't travel in blues". What does this term mean?

Wannabe1973 is right - it means it is probably a good idea not to travel in uniform or with parts of your uniform showing i.e. key chain hanging down etc.

[memphis]

Thanks very much for that.
This is a very informative topic. Thanks everyone for contributing.

[Knappers87]

Cheers for this NTKB. Most appears to be common sense but it seems to be lacking some in the world. Informative as always. Cheers again.

[DGibbons]

Do many fail the training? I am close to 50 and not been in a classroom environment for a very long time . Great at people management and thinking on my feet but classroom scares me

[Baldy1970]

DGibbons - no, very few fail. It is quite difficult to fail. You have passed the assessment process, which is designed to test if you are suitable. You have good tutors and lots of support. It is fairly relaxed in 'class' and your age makes no difference, although some might say it gives you an unfair advantage!

[Diverdavie]

By the sounds of them rules its like being back in Basic!

[9851colle]

it's like been back in basic

It's not mate, it's wartered down quite considerably compared to basic - well the basic I did 28 years ago. POELT is a lot more chilled out and you don't get bested anywhere.

[mack]

Do many fail the training? I am close to 50 and not been in a classroom environment for a very long time . Great at people management and thinking on my feet but classroom scares me

Hello youngster, I'm at Newbold in March and will be 56 this year. Like you the thought of an afternoon classroom environment doesn't thrill me that much. Mind you I reckon my real world experiences and probably yours too must count for something. Just hope the younger element can keep up with us...

[aars3000]

Does anybody know where the POELT is likely to be held if you live in the Staffordshire area?

[CalmingStorm]

After reading a few posts on here the preferred venue is Newbold, no matter where you live. If that's full another training venue will be used.

[BigDave]

I'm half way through my POELT at Newby Revs, and it's exactly as NTKB described It's all straight forward, just don't be a dick!