06-01-2012, 09:40 AM
PJW,
People seem to trivialise Mod1 because it is mandatory and we all know 'safety'. Those who want to try for the exam seem to apply for Mod1 just to dabble their toes.
Most of the other modules are completed by people who's job the module's subject is. Therefore, vocational knowledge is far higher often with broader experience and specific training. Mod1 is covered by Yellowbook but Yellowbook training will not provide sufficient grounding to pass without suitable and broad experience.
Passing of the entire exam should be seen as something to be taken following completion of IPD {Initial Professional Development} or following a suitable period of SENIOR experience. I would suggest, without four of five years of constinuous development within systems, signalling or telecomms, the candiate would not have sufficient breadth or depth to ensure passing.
However, that is just my opinion and I guess I am proof that the mould isn't entirely rigid. My solution - stop people taking Mod1 until they have passed another module or if they are attempting all four modules on one day (brave foolish people!).
Jerry
People seem to trivialise Mod1 because it is mandatory and we all know 'safety'. Those who want to try for the exam seem to apply for Mod1 just to dabble their toes.
Most of the other modules are completed by people who's job the module's subject is. Therefore, vocational knowledge is far higher often with broader experience and specific training. Mod1 is covered by Yellowbook but Yellowbook training will not provide sufficient grounding to pass without suitable and broad experience.
Passing of the entire exam should be seen as something to be taken following completion of IPD {Initial Professional Development} or following a suitable period of SENIOR experience. I would suggest, without four of five years of constinuous development within systems, signalling or telecomms, the candiate would not have sufficient breadth or depth to ensure passing.
However, that is just my opinion and I guess I am proof that the mould isn't entirely rigid. My solution - stop people taking Mod1 until they have passed another module or if they are attempting all four modules on one day (brave foolish people!).
Jerry
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