Corporate
grades
Fellow and Member
The normal route is through academic qualification to CEng/IEng
level and passing the IRSE's examination. Signal and telecommunications
engineers who have held a position of senior responsibility within the
profession for a number of years may also apply. Applicants may be called for
interview by senior representatives of the Institution.
Associate Member
These are members who have completed a
recognised signal engineering training scheme and passed the IRSE's
examination. Alternatively, they will have satisfied the academic standard
required for the Engineering Technician section of the
Enginering Council (UK) and have experience within
the profession, but may not have completed the necessary period for exercising
responsibility required for the Member level.
Membership
grades depend on an individual's qualifications and experience.
See this
guide for further information: Membership routes
– IRSE Corporate
See this
guide for information on levels of
responsibility
Non-corporate
grades
Accredited Technician
You will need to demonstrate that you are
competent in signalling or telecommunications engineering techniques through a
competency assessment scheme such as the IRSE Licence.
Student
If you are undertaking an appropriate training scheme leading to an appointment
within the signalling profession or are receiving regular and relevant training
within the profession, you may be considered for Student membership.
Associate
A member who is engaged in,
connected with or interested in the profession. They may be actively involved
in the promotion, development and practice of the profession, but may not have
a specific technical background. A safety, quality or training professional may
apply for this grade of membership, as might a railway operator or those
engaged in the manufacture of railway equipment.
Companion
This grade is for persons who by
their association with the profession or through their occupation in a position
of eminence wishes to further the objectives of the IRSE. Companions are
normally admitted by recommendation of the IRSE Council.
See this
guide for further information: Membership routes
– IRSE Non-Corporate