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Member (MIRSE)

Member (MIRSE)

The grade of Member (MIRSE) is typically available to those who are working at 'Senior Responsibility' level and have had approximately 3 years practical training/experience and either: • Hold an engineering degree or a high level technical qualification AND Have passed the Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering (IRSE Professional Exam) or equivalent qualification or Can demonstrate significant technical experience at 'Senior Responsibility' level (typically 7 years) -or- • Have approximately 7-10 years of professional development AND Have passed the Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering (IRSE Professional Exam) or equivalent qualification or Can demonstrate significant technical experience at 'Senior Responsibility' level (typically 7 years)

A person in a position of ‘Senior Responsibility’ takes more significant engineering decisions affecting technical and organisational output. They will typically be making decisions at the level of a project or an area of activity. They will variously engage in technical and commercial management and possess effective inter-personal skills for dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Usually, such a person will have fulfilled a ‘Responsible’ position in the railway signalling or railway telecommunications engineering field (or possibly in another engineering discipline) and will now be giving guidance to those in ‘Responsible’ positions.

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To apply for, or to transfer to, the grade of Member please complete the application form in the link below.
Annual membership - £122.50 (standard) or £99.60 (e-membership)
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