https://irse.signalpost.org/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:18:31 +0000 MyBB https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=147 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:58:01 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=147 spread the word; collaboration
"I know I would have posted more attempts, had I been able to incognito.
I feel I've gone a bit off topic now, so I'll stop".

There is obviously a valid issue as there does seem to be a general reluctance; I do know I am sent things by individuals who could have posted here but chose not to.

Motty suggested a poll but did not create one- I tried to add one to the thread but can only seem to be able to do so by creating a new thread!]]> spread the word; collaboration
"I know I would have posted more attempts, had I been able to incognito.
I feel I've gone a bit off topic now, so I'll stop".

There is obviously a valid issue as there does seem to be a general reluctance; I do know I am sent things by individuals who could have posted here but chose not to.

Motty suggested a poll but did not create one- I tried to add one to the thread but can only seem to be able to do so by creating a new thread!]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=137 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:11:26 +0000 tommy2meg]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=137
I work at the moment for a Global Telecomms firm. I have done a few years of Voice switching ( Nortel and Ericsson international switches ) and years of transmission and DWDM - with a bit of IP thrown in.

I'm looking for a change for a number of reasons. I'd like something more to get my teeth into...But i also want to use what i've learnt over the last 20 years - not just discard it all.

Do you think it is possible to gain IRSE recognition without being in the industry? Can i learn via books and on-line tools perhaps?

If not - what sort of entry level would i be looking at within the rail industry?

I am 38 , have a BTEC in Telecomms and 20 years of Transmission and Switching experience.

Be blunt - i can take it ;-)]]>
I work at the moment for a Global Telecomms firm. I have done a few years of Voice switching ( Nortel and Ericsson international switches ) and years of transmission and DWDM - with a bit of IP thrown in.

I'm looking for a change for a number of reasons. I'd like something more to get my teeth into...But i also want to use what i've learnt over the last 20 years - not just discard it all.

Do you think it is possible to gain IRSE recognition without being in the industry? Can i learn via books and on-line tools perhaps?

If not - what sort of entry level would i be looking at within the rail industry?

I am 38 , have a BTEC in Telecomms and 20 years of Transmission and Switching experience.

Be blunt - i can take it ;-)]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=119 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:58:20 +0000 Motty]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=119 That way no-one would know it was me that had made the silly blunder of .... etc.

Just a thought,
would anyone else post more of their attempts if this were the case, are we all a bit sensitive to losing 'face' ? or having it held against us later?

Motty]]> That way no-one would know it was me that had made the silly blunder of .... etc.

Just a thought,
would anyone else post more of their attempts if this were the case, are we all a bit sensitive to losing 'face' ? or having it held against us later?

Motty]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=34 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:42:03 +0000 Jerry1237]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=34
There are a large number of people who are not posting. So why join?

Post to say hello, to ask what may seem a dumb question or even to offer an answer and ask for it to be checked or commented upon. It will only work if people put in some effort. We look forward to your posts and to help where we can.

Jerry]]>
There are a large number of people who are not posting. So why join?

Post to say hello, to ask what may seem a dumb question or even to offer an answer and ask for it to be checked or commented upon. It will only work if people put in some effort. We look forward to your posts and to help where we can.

Jerry]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=9 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:40:47 +0000 PJW]]> https://irse.signalpost.org/showthread.php?tid=9 www.irseexam.co.uk is an experiment to see whether an online forum can be useful:
a) to encourage more Study Groups, or at least people to pair up to give mutual support to each other in their studying and thus act as a form of "clearing house",
b) to act as / exchange sidings" between the various actual Study Groups whether it be to pass on information of likely speakers, share more widely any notes that have been produced etc.
c) to see whether a "virtual Study Group" would work for those unable to attend a physical one.

Whilst recognising that maintaining certain privacy on the internet is appropriate, in order to create an effective forum it is obviously useful for members to know who in the group to turn to for assistance / join with as a "study buddy" or form part of a larger Study Group.

Hence users are encouraged to include a certain level of biographical details whilst witholding anything considered too private. Please consider telling the world a little about yourself in relationship to the exam, such as:
employer,
town(s) of employment / residence,
job role,
length of railway and / or other industry experience,
previous IRSE exam study / successfully completed modules
modules being considered for 2008
are all useful to "paint a picture" and ought to facilitate contact between members.

To do this (and it could be more obvious!), at the top of almost any page (just under the Green Title bar) you should find a "welcome back user xxxxx" message and after that a link named "Usercp". Click on this and then look for "edit profile" half way down the left hand side of the next webpage.]]> www.irseexam.co.uk is an experiment to see whether an online forum can be useful:
a) to encourage more Study Groups, or at least people to pair up to give mutual support to each other in their studying and thus act as a form of "clearing house",
b) to act as / exchange sidings" between the various actual Study Groups whether it be to pass on information of likely speakers, share more widely any notes that have been produced etc.
c) to see whether a "virtual Study Group" would work for those unable to attend a physical one.

Whilst recognising that maintaining certain privacy on the internet is appropriate, in order to create an effective forum it is obviously useful for members to know who in the group to turn to for assistance / join with as a "study buddy" or form part of a larger Study Group.

Hence users are encouraged to include a certain level of biographical details whilst witholding anything considered too private. Please consider telling the world a little about yourself in relationship to the exam, such as:
employer,
town(s) of employment / residence,
job role,
length of railway and / or other industry experience,
previous IRSE exam study / successfully completed modules
modules being considered for 2008
are all useful to "paint a picture" and ought to facilitate contact between members.

To do this (and it could be more obvious!), at the top of almost any page (just under the Green Title bar) you should find a "welcome back user xxxxx" message and after that a link named "Usercp". Click on this and then look for "edit profile" half way down the left hand side of the next webpage.]]>