18-06-2012, 02:35 PM
arsenal49,
That is not true. You do not need to pass the exam to get a license nor do you need a license to pass the exam. They are entirely seperate.
To pass the exam, you need to show you understand the principles of telecommunications and/or signalling plus an understanding of management of these on the railway and safety. These can be learnt or experience gained from other sources but it is easier to learn these skills when it is your occupation.
The license requires evidence that you as an individual can consistantly meet a set standard. I cannot see how you would do this, or why, outside of the industry.
Finally, YOU DO NOT need a license to work in signalling. What you need is a sympathetic employer who will train you, mentor you and support you through the license process or provide suitable training to allow you to fulfil your role. There are plenty of organisation who will do this as there is a void of competent designers currently. How do you think most people started as it isn't something taught at school or college?
That is not true. You do not need to pass the exam to get a license nor do you need a license to pass the exam. They are entirely seperate.
To pass the exam, you need to show you understand the principles of telecommunications and/or signalling plus an understanding of management of these on the railway and safety. These can be learnt or experience gained from other sources but it is easier to learn these skills when it is your occupation.
The license requires evidence that you as an individual can consistantly meet a set standard. I cannot see how you would do this, or why, outside of the industry.
Finally, YOU DO NOT need a license to work in signalling. What you need is a sympathetic employer who will train you, mentor you and support you through the license process or provide suitable training to allow you to fulfil your role. There are plenty of organisation who will do this as there is a void of competent designers currently. How do you think most people started as it isn't something taught at school or college?
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