Modular Study
The IRO is now able to make available to members the opportunity to study individual modules from our professional development programme. This will enable members to fill any gaps in knowledge and progress their level of membership with the Institution.
Benefits:
The benefits of undertaking the modules individually are:
- To fill in a gap formally towards a higher grade of membership;
- To carry credit points against eventual study within a university programme
- To excuse the need to repeat that module at a later date if he full course is undertaken
Module Delivery:
Candidates will be registered as students with Glasgow Caledonian University and will have 12 weeks to study each module. The modules are delivered by distance learning (which requires self study). Students will have access to GCU’s on-line study facility (Blackboard) and will need access to a computer with access to the internet and email facilities.
Students will be invited to attend a tutorial event at the start of the module, which will allow them the opportunity to meet with the tutor for the module and students on the professional development programme.
Candidates are required to undertake study of supplied materials, additional recommended reading and research, analysis of case studies and project work. It is estimated that at least seven hours study per week will be required.
Students will submit their work direct to the tutor for marking. Tutors designated to mark and provide feedback on each module have been accredited by GCU.
Award:
Our modules are allocated academic credits of 10, 15 and 20 points. Where 20 credits are achieved students will receive a Continuing Professional Development Certificate from Glasgow Caledonian University. This will allow individuals to use these credits at a later date for further study. The IRO will also issue their own certificate where students have successfully completed the module.
Modules:
The modules available are:
- Background to Railway Operations
- Basic Railway Operations
- Skills for Managers
- Railway Operating Principles
- Train Planning & Performance Management 1
- Safety Law & Management 1
- Customer Services
- Managing People
- Railway Business Organisation
- Train Movement & Control Systems
- Railway Economics
- Safety Law & Management 2
- Emergency Planning, Mishap Management & Investigation
- Train Planning & Performance Management 2
- Railway Engineering
- Managing Passenger & Freight Operations
Further details on the modules can be found by accessing the Certificate, Diploma and Degree course pages .
HOW TO APPLY:
In order to undertake the course students must have membership to the Institution of Railway Operators. Students may be covered by their corporate membership, but are still required to complete a membership application form as an affiliate member
Students will need to complete the following forms:
All completed forms should be returned to Mike Hill, the IRO Education Programme Organiser at:
51 Cedar Drive,
SUNNINGDALE
Berks
SL5 0UA
COSTS:
The cost of each module is £810.00
MEMBERSHIP RE-GRADING:
Where a member has gained additional knowledge and wishes to upgrade their membership, they should apply for membership re-grading. Application forms for the higher grade should be submitted along with a full CV which supports the experience and qualifications being claimed.
Application forms, with accompanying CV and cheque should be sent to:
The Administration Officer,
The Institution of Railway Operators
P O Box 128, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0UZ
United Kingdom
Modular Study
The IRO is now able to make available to members the opportunity to study individual modules from our professional development programme. This will enable members to fill any gaps in knowledge and progress their level of membership with the Institution.
Benefits:
The benefits of undertaking the modules individually are:
- To fill in a gap formally towards a higher grade of membership;
- To carry credit points against eventual study within a university programme
- To excuse the need to repeat that module at a later date if he full course is undertaken
Module Delivery:
Candidates will be registered as students with Glasgow Caledonian University and will have 12 weeks to study each module. The modules are delivered by distance learning (which requires self study). Students will have access to GCU’s on-line study facility (Blackboard) and will need access to a computer with access to the internet and email facilities.
Students will be invited to attend a tutorial event at the start of the module, which will allow them the opportunity to meet with the tutor for the module and students on the professional development programme.
Candidates are required to undertake study of supplied materials, additional recommended reading and research, analysis of case studies and project work. It is estimated that at least seven hours study per week will be required.
Students will submit their work direct to the tutor for marking. Tutors designated to mark and provide feedback on each module have been accredited by GCU.
Award:
Our modules are allocated academic credits of 10, 15 and 20 points. Where 20 credits are achieved students will receive a Continuing Professional Development Certificate from Glasgow Caledonian University. This will allow individuals to use these credits at a later date for further study. The IRO will also issue their own certificate where students have successfully completed the module.
Modules:
The modules available are:
- Background to Railway Operations
- Basic Railway Operations
- Skills for Managers
- Railway Operating Principles
- Train Planning & Performance Management 1
- Safety Law & Management 1
- Customer Services
- Managing People
- Railway Business Organisation
- Train Movement & Control Systems
- Railway Economics
- Safety Law & Management 2
- Emergency Planning, Mishap Management & Investigation
- Train Planning & Performance Management 2
- Railway Engineering
- Managing Passenger & Freight Operations
Further details on the modules can be found by accessing the Certificate, Diploma and Degree course pages .
HOW TO APPLY:
In order to undertake the course students must have membership to the Institution of Railway Operators. Students may be covered by their corporate membership, but are still required to complete a membership application form as an affiliate member
Students will need to complete the following forms:
All completed forms should be returned to Mike Hill, the IRO Education Programme Organiser at:
51 Cedar Drive,
SUNNINGDALE
Berks
SL5 0UA
COSTS:
The cost of each module is £810.00
MEMBERSHIP RE-GRADING:
Where a member has gained additional knowledge and wishes to upgrade their membership, they should apply for membership re-grading. Application forms for the higher grade should be submitted along with a full CV which supports the experience and qualifications being claimed.
Application forms, with accompanying CV and cheque should be sent to:
The Administration Officer,
The Institution of Railway Operators
P O Box 128, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0UZ
United Kingdom