Next event
The YM are delighted to be working with the IET with the development of a full day seminar on Light Rail. This event, chaired by Stephen Clark of Lloyd’s Register Rail, will take place in Manchester on the 3rd June 2008. The event incorporates several sessions, on different elements of light rail design, a feature on Tram Trains, and a site visit to Manchester Metrolink. Check back for more details nearer the time.
Future events
The first of the two exam training events will take place on the 25th June 2008 at Watford Training School and is designed particularly for those aiming for the Module 3 exam. Content will not purely relate to Control Tables, and will be equally applicable to those preferring the written questions. More details here.
The second event bein run in conjunction with Signet Solutions will be over the weekend of 16/17 August 2008, to help with the study relevant to modules 2 and 3 of the IRSE exam. Saturday will be devoted to Module 2 and Sunday to Module 3; either or both days can be attended according to individual needs. The event, based in Derby, will be open to all candidates for either this or future years examamination, however places will be limited. Enquiries here.
As the IRSE celebrates its biennial ASPECT conference, the YM would like to encourage attendance to the introductory day. This takes place on the 24th of September, and focuses on Younger Member contribution to the industry, with several papers by Younger Members, a debate on Professional Development and how we can improve for the future. This is a must for all Younger Members, and Senior Members alike.
The IRSE YM are working with the REF (Railway Engineers Forum) to develop a three day conference (17th-19th September). The focus of this conference is Intelligent Railways. Programme available shortly.
The first YM Scottish seminar takes place in November 2008. This seminar focuses on Scotland, where some of the most exciting rail developments are being undertaken, with the opening of multiple new lines, and the investment into World Class status. Scotland is the place to be!
Past events
The YM Forum are delighted to report the successful presentation of their first paper on the 13th February 2008 in London, on Next Generation Train Detection. Many thanks to all who attended and supported this on-going forum.
The Younger Members AGM, half day seminar and 2007 examination review was held at 1 Birdcage Walk, London on 24 January 2008.
Younger Members AGM, professional development & IRSE 2006 exam review - 17 January 2007
Professional development through the IRSE
More information
There are no separate membership requirements for Younger Members. If you are a member of the Institution and are still in your formative years of professional development, then contact us if you would like to receive e-mail updates on Younger Members events or would like to become involved in organising YM activity.
The principle objective of the Younger Members (YM) is to contribute to and improve the benefits that the IRSE provides for its younger members. This is achieved by providing a focus within the Institution for the co-ordination of YM events and communications.
The YM arrange several events in the UK every year. These usually include a seminar, an IRSE examination review meeting and meetings with YM groups from other institutions. Feedback is sought to enable the YM to plan events for the future to help meet the professional development needs of younger members.
The YM also strive to raise awareness of the benefits that the IRSE offers to younger members and to understand the issues and topics relevant to younger members, so they may be raised and addressed through events and communications.
The YM support the initiatives of the IRSE Council, Committees and Sections for younger members. The YM Committee aims to encourage the Institution’s other Committees and Sections to ensure that the needs of their local younger members are met through appropriate representation within their events and organisations.
The YM Forum was established in 2007 as a web-based forum to develop links with younger members outside the UK. It is currently working on the preparation of a paper on automatic train operation. Enquiries here.
The 2008 YM Committee is:-
Chairman - Lynsey Hunter
Secretary - Andrew Witton
Treasurer – Jesper Phillips Publicity Secretary – Olga Wisniewska
YM Forum Champion – Rob Ireland
Council Representative – Daniel Woodland.
The IRSE professional examination is very relevant to younger members and provides a way of learning about and demonstrating your knowledge of railway signalling and communications and allied topics. Further details about the examination and the support available to study for the examination are available here.