https://irse.signalpost.org/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:07:48 +0000 MyBB https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=262 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:32:42 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=262
To get the best value from the exercise you should not cheat by looking at it when downloading / printing well before you actually sit down to do the mock. Rather you should be disciplined enough to take no cogniscence until the time set aside actually to attempt under suitable examlike conditions; i.e. one uninterupted stint, closed book, 10 minutes to read then 90 minutes to write your answers. Consider responding to the attached poll only after having attempted the paper.


Precisely the way we will organise and run this training day will depend upon the quantity and quality of the answers we receive by the submission deadline. Hence the preparatory work should be useful to you on several counts:
1. the experience of putting yourself to the test in exam conditions,
2. the opportunity to get personalised feedback on these efforts sufficiently prior to the exam for you to have time to address issues,
3. the ability to influence the sessions to be of particular help to address any of your areas of difficulty.

Similarly to last year, Reuben will be running the sessions related to Control Tables (part A) and I'll be tackling the written answer questions (part B). These will run in parallel throughout the day and in general (subject to considerations such as physical space) students will have the free choice of which class to attend for each timetabled session. Last year we found that around 30% attended all the part B sessions (reflecting the proportion that attempt 3 such questions in the exam) but a further 30% attended at least one of these sessions by foregoing the concurrent topic being covered within the Control Table session plan (don't forget that those deciding to offer Control Tables in the exam also need to tackle one written question). Inevitably there were slots when some wanted to be in both sessions, but in life one has to make choices and it generally seemed to work out pretty well.

There are 10 written questions and time will only allow a minority to be covered in any depth; hence the answers submitted will be taken as defining:
a) the level of interest in a parrticular topic
b) the range of depth of understanding / competence in certain areas.

However I recognise that the selection of questions to attempt in the mock must be based upon an individual's assessment of which they can currently do the best; this can be a bit different to the ones that would like to get help on during a training session. Hence when making the selection I will also take into account the results of the attached poll and any personal emails received. Therefore please make use of the interactive facility to contribute to customising the day to best suit your aspirations (it is counter productive to vote for the lot; try to restrict yourself to 3 or 4 so as to distinguish your top priority items). It may be that you'd want to vote for some of the questions you attempted but then realised that didn't go as well as you'd initially hoped; however you may well want to vote for one that you wondered about attempting but were deterred because of concerns over one part- you felt you might actually know it but weren't too sure if that was what was needed by the question.]]>
To get the best value from the exercise you should not cheat by looking at it when downloading / printing well before you actually sit down to do the mock. Rather you should be disciplined enough to take no cogniscence until the time set aside actually to attempt under suitable examlike conditions; i.e. one uninterupted stint, closed book, 10 minutes to read then 90 minutes to write your answers. Consider responding to the attached poll only after having attempted the paper.


Precisely the way we will organise and run this training day will depend upon the quantity and quality of the answers we receive by the submission deadline. Hence the preparatory work should be useful to you on several counts:
1. the experience of putting yourself to the test in exam conditions,
2. the opportunity to get personalised feedback on these efforts sufficiently prior to the exam for you to have time to address issues,
3. the ability to influence the sessions to be of particular help to address any of your areas of difficulty.

Similarly to last year, Reuben will be running the sessions related to Control Tables (part A) and I'll be tackling the written answer questions (part B). These will run in parallel throughout the day and in general (subject to considerations such as physical space) students will have the free choice of which class to attend for each timetabled session. Last year we found that around 30% attended all the part B sessions (reflecting the proportion that attempt 3 such questions in the exam) but a further 30% attended at least one of these sessions by foregoing the concurrent topic being covered within the Control Table session plan (don't forget that those deciding to offer Control Tables in the exam also need to tackle one written question). Inevitably there were slots when some wanted to be in both sessions, but in life one has to make choices and it generally seemed to work out pretty well.

There are 10 written questions and time will only allow a minority to be covered in any depth; hence the answers submitted will be taken as defining:
a) the level of interest in a parrticular topic
b) the range of depth of understanding / competence in certain areas.

However I recognise that the selection of questions to attempt in the mock must be based upon an individual's assessment of which they can currently do the best; this can be a bit different to the ones that would like to get help on during a training session. Hence when making the selection I will also take into account the results of the attached poll and any personal emails received. Therefore please make use of the interactive facility to contribute to customising the day to best suit your aspirations (it is counter productive to vote for the lot; try to restrict yourself to 3 or 4 so as to distinguish your top priority items). It may be that you'd want to vote for some of the questions you attempted but then realised that didn't go as well as you'd initially hoped; however you may well want to vote for one that you wondered about attempting but were deterred because of concerns over one part- you felt you might actually know it but weren't too sure if that was what was needed by the question.]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=210 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:35:00 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=210 1) I have attached here for you to download instead
2) Perhaps you should contact her to get included on the YM mailing list

If you are interested in attending any of these events, follow the instructions on the relevant flyer.

The events are designed primarily for those who are currently studying in preparation for taking the exam in October 2009; should act as a "health check" when there is still time left to do something about any deficiencies identified. They should also be useful for those who are considering the examination in future years but want to find out more about the exam before embarking on the study.

Please don't expect attendance to be a substitute for other exam preparation or else you'll be disappointed. To this end we intend to use areas within this website for attendees to share their prior attempts at questions to be considered at these events.


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Dear Member,

This is of relevance to all tackling the IRSE examination this year. Attached is a set of information documents for two events that are being organised this summer to aid students with the exam preparation.

Both workshops will consist of the preparation time and the mock up examination, to put you in those exam environment and test your knowledge.

Please see the attached flyers for more info and register with the responsible people.

With Regards
Olga Wisniewska
The IRSE YMs Publicity Secretary]]> 1) I have attached here for you to download instead
2) Perhaps you should contact her to get included on the YM mailing list

If you are interested in attending any of these events, follow the instructions on the relevant flyer.

The events are designed primarily for those who are currently studying in preparation for taking the exam in October 2009; should act as a "health check" when there is still time left to do something about any deficiencies identified. They should also be useful for those who are considering the examination in future years but want to find out more about the exam before embarking on the study.

Please don't expect attendance to be a substitute for other exam preparation or else you'll be disappointed. To this end we intend to use areas within this website for attendees to share their prior attempts at questions to be considered at these events.


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Dear Member,

This is of relevance to all tackling the IRSE examination this year. Attached is a set of information documents for two events that are being organised this summer to aid students with the exam preparation.

Both workshops will consist of the preparation time and the mock up examination, to put you in those exam environment and test your knowledge.

Please see the attached flyers for more info and register with the responsible people.

With Regards
Olga Wisniewska
The IRSE YMs Publicity Secretary]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=200 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:59:24 +0000 Douglas]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=200 https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=133 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:07:47 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=133
However that time will soon past so some of us are considering what to organise for 2009 exam preparation. One input obviously is student demand; hence I attach a poll to attempt to get a flavour of this- please use it to signal your intentions.

Clearly there will be some who will not know whether a re-sit of one of this year's modules will be needed but I think many will have a reasonable conviction that they are likely to have passed and others will be fearing that they may have failed. If the latter, this probably suggests that you should do a bit more to improve your knowledge in that area anyway!

Newcomers to the IRSE Exam may find useful information:
http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php...524#pid524]]>
However that time will soon past so some of us are considering what to organise for 2009 exam preparation. One input obviously is student demand; hence I attach a poll to attempt to get a flavour of this- please use it to signal your intentions.

Clearly there will be some who will not know whether a re-sit of one of this year's modules will be needed but I think many will have a reasonable conviction that they are likely to have passed and others will be fearing that they may have failed. If the latter, this probably suggests that you should do a bit more to improve your knowledge in that area anyway!

Newcomers to the IRSE Exam may find useful information:
http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php...524#pid524]]>