19-02-2018, 02:10 PM
(18-02-2018, 03:27 PM)steak Wrote: Producing sets of model answers for each module would give candidates clearer understanding of what the examiners are actually looking for and what points can be gained.
City and guides produce a book called "exam success" (not sure if they still do or not and name is depending on your exam) which highlights the general syllabus, model answers and tips about style and what they are looking for along with a couple of past papers to attempt so you can see the questioning content and delivery.
The IRSE need to promote the modules more, and actually sound like they want people to come and expand their knowledge.
They are certainly reluctant, with good reason, to reduce the exam to a "this is the range of questions that can be asked, here are model answers to each which you can learn them all, then regurgitate whichever happens to be asked in the next year' exam. I do however agree that there should be some more guidance.
Also need to recognize that "the IRSE" are just people - almost all of whom have a day-job. There is no large central organization. In the past when the Younger Members was called "Student and Graduate" section, those who had passed the examination (Graduates) helped those still on that journey (Students)- this happens less now. having said that we do have a healthy number of ex-students who regularly help deliver the annual Signet event and indeed it is great when people who were active on this Forum as students then become the people who in their turn assist others; I am afraid that this is not as common as one might wish. Similarly I do feel that there are many experienced MIRSE who could become involved, but generally don't.
You are never going to get the "City & Guilds" book, but your comment has reminded me of something else to add to my list for Thursday- what has happened to the re-issue of the mod 5 study Guide?
PJW