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    Thread: 07 Feb 2013: YM AGM, seminar and 2012 Exam Review
Post: RE: 07 Feb 2013: YM AGM, seminar and 2012 Exam Rev...
Thanks Peter, Any idea what the seminar papers are?
 AlastairHayden Exam Review 7 44,632 11-01-2013, 05:57 PM
    Thread: IRSE Exams 2012
Post: RE: IRSE Exams 2012
I think the right way depends on you and your background. I was strong on radio stuff, but for things like Voip, SPTs, station telecoms I had to research. I would read the sylabus on the IRSE websit...
 AlastairHayden Module 4 9 58,406 08-05-2012, 05:47 PM
    Thread: IRSE Exams 2012
Post: RE: IRSE Exams 2012
Thanks Peter. Ansuya - One of those guys PJW mentions will have the contact details of a telecoms guru (John Stafford) who helped us out last year and may be willing to do so again if you ask him n...
 AlastairHayden Module 4 9 58,406 02-05-2012, 03:45 PM
    Thread: How difficult/repetative is module 2?
Post: RE: How difficult/repetative is module 2?
From experience of the exam, study groups and signalling principles courses, I have seen that is certainly possible to learn how to roughly signal a layout and pass Mod 2 in "parrot fashion" without u...
 AlastairHayden Miscellaneous Module 2 Topics 3 24,898 24-04-2012, 01:39 PM
    Thread: Trailable point machine
Post: RE: Trailable point machine
Definately agree with PJW - I'm afraid if you go to a supplier and say "I need a trailable point machine" you will almost certainly end up with something that does not do what you need it to do. Talk ...
 AlastairHayden Miscellaneous and General 2 18,248 16-04-2012, 01:59 PM
    Thread: IRSE Exams 2012
Post: RE: IRSE Exams 2012
You could try Nick Lawson, Firas Al-tahan or Mark Ennew - all went to study groups last year. I think they are members on here so you may be able to PM them. If you cant find them, let me know and I...
 AlastairHayden Module 4 9 58,406 05-04-2012, 03:35 PM
    Thread: 26 Jan 2012; Review of 2011 Exam
Post: RE: 26 Jan 2012; Review of 2011 Exam
An excellent summary, well worth a read for those interested in taking the exam, especially Mod 1. PJW Wrote: (30-01-2012, 08:39 PM) -- Attached are my notes from the Exam Review Meeting. --
AlastairHayden Exam Review 21 118,031 31-01-2012, 12:53 PM
    Thread: Module 1 results
Post: RE: Module 1 results
I guess as far as the IRSE is concerned, they are still making money from applicants and would not want to deter people from applying (and for multiple attempts). When studying for mod 1, I attem...
 AlastairHayden Studying for module 1 7 47,540 06-01-2012, 11:34 AM
    Thread: 2011 Results
Post: RE: 2011 Results
I agree that commiting to a date for issuing results is not the best thing to do, particularly when all the examiners have day jobs and other committments. However, we know the exam results are mar...
 AlastairHayden Waiting for the postie..... 26 139,681 15-12-2011, 02:42 PM
    Thread: 2011 Results
Post: RE: 2011 Results
ok excellent thanks. glad to see the IRSE took some of the comments at the exam review on board. Not such good news about modules 1 and 3 though. now the only issue is trying to find my candidat...
 AlastairHayden Waiting for the postie..... 26 139,681 08-12-2011, 10:34 AM
    Thread: 2011 Results
Post: 2011 Results
It's getting cold outside (unlike the day of the exam - hottest room in London that day I'm sure!) so it must be nearly time for the results. I understand IRSE council meeting is this Wednesday 7th...
 AlastairHayden Waiting for the postie..... 26 139,681 06-12-2011, 02:18 PM
    Thread: 26 Jan 2012; Review of 2011 Exam
Post: RE: 26 Jan 2012; Review of 2011 Exam
any idea if there will be any comms representative on the panel this year? I understand that with so few taking the exams this is not seen as a priority, but last year I was unable to get the question...
 AlastairHayden Exam Review 21 118,031 28-11-2011, 05:40 PM
    Thread: 2011 Exam Feedback
Post: RE: 2011 Exam Feedback
Although there was no question which explicitly asked you to describe/draw V&V, Project lifecycles or risk management/processes in mod 7, i think they wanted you to talk about this in a number of ques...
 AlastairHayden Candidate feedback re exams 4 25,099 05-10-2011, 01:53 PM
    Thread: defensive driving
Post: RE: defensive driving
Huon - are you talking about defensive driving of USA's road vehicles? and are you aware this is a forum for railway engineers? I would argue that your post has little relevence to railways
 AlastairHayden Principles Queries etc 5 33,212 20-07-2011, 01:33 PM
    Thread: EMC / EMI; Electromagnetic Compatibility & Immunity
Post: RE: EMC / EMI; Electromagnetic Compatibility & Imm...
Very good article!
 AlastairHayden Specific topics 4 35,220 13-07-2011, 10:03 AM
    Thread: New IRSE Blank formats for Control Tables
Post: RE: Mock Paper
Zaphod Wrote: (06-07-2011, 11:18 AM) -- Again, you seem to be saying that comments at this stage are not welcome by the IRSE and I'd be very disappointed if that's really the case. -- Seeing as off...
 AlastairHayden Control Tables- general 15 89,295 06-07-2011, 05:12 PM
    Thread: M4 M6 2011 study material + London study group
Post: RE: M4 M6 2011 study material + London study group
Yes the next one is the 18th May (sorry if there is any confusion) at Templar House. There was a session last week. I will be sending out some questions to practise for this session, later on toda...
 AlastairHayden Module 4 20 131,223 11-05-2011, 11:00 AM
    Thread: M4+M6 pencil in date Tuesday 02 March 2011
Post: RE: M4+M6 pencil in date Tuesday 02 March 2011
Just a reminder, Study group is on Tomorrow 2nd March. Please dee details above
 AlastairHayden London 3 23,480 01-03-2011, 11:23 AM
    Thread: M4+M6 pencil in date Tuesday 02 March 2011
Post: RE: M4+M6 pencil in date Tuesday 02 March 2011
Hi all, Just a quick note
AlastairHayden London 3 23,480 21-02-2011, 04:46 PM
    Thread: M4 past exam papers
Post: RE: M4 past exam papers
I have 4 and 6 papers from 2004 to 2010. I will make sure we have them for study group
 AlastairHayden Module 4 8 54,035 21-02-2011, 02:44 PM