by fungus » Wed Jan 21, 2009 1:39 pm
James,
Contact the DSA on 0300 200 1122 and tell them the problem.
Personaly, I can't see it being a problem, as I have never had an examiner show any interest in it, but check with the DSA anyway.
Make sure that she takes both the photo card, and the green paper counter part with her.
One ADI was relating an incident he'd had at the Dorchester test centre.
Examiners came out, called the candidates, checked the documents, and off they went. He was still left with his pupil. Along came the Chief Examiner about 3mins later, and looked in the waiting room. Have you got a test booked? he asked. Yes said the ADI. What time said the examiner? 3.30 said the ADI. Are you sure you've got the right day? better check. On checking, the day and time were correct, but the test centre was Doncaster, not Dorchester. The pupil had booked the test on line, and had carelessly clicked the wrong town. Moral of the story, check documents carefully as soon as they arive.
I once saw a PDI at Dorchester with a pupil, and she had not checked the pupils documents beforehand. Pupil did not have the photo card. Test did not go ahead. One very embarresed, and out of pocket instructor. One angry pupil.
Nigel ADI
IAM trainee observer