Hello IRSEers , i was directed here by a friend who works on the railways - he thought this could be what i'm looking for.
I work at the moment for a Global Telecomms firm. I have done a few years of Voice switching ( Nortel and Ericsson international switches ) and years of transmission and DWDM - with a bit of IP thrown in.
I'm looking for a change for a number of reasons. I'd like something more to get my teeth into...But i also want to use what i've learnt over the last 20 years - not just discard it all.
Do you think it is possible to gain IRSE recognition without being in the industry? Can i learn via books and on-line tools perhaps?
If not - what sort of entry level would i be looking at within the rail industry?
I am 38 , have a BTEC in Telecomms and 20 years of Transmission and Switching experience.
Be blunt - i can take it ;-)
I work at the moment for a Global Telecomms firm. I have done a few years of Voice switching ( Nortel and Ericsson international switches ) and years of transmission and DWDM - with a bit of IP thrown in.
I'm looking for a change for a number of reasons. I'd like something more to get my teeth into...But i also want to use what i've learnt over the last 20 years - not just discard it all.
Do you think it is possible to gain IRSE recognition without being in the industry? Can i learn via books and on-line tools perhaps?
If not - what sort of entry level would i be looking at within the rail industry?
I am 38 , have a BTEC in Telecomms and 20 years of Transmission and Switching experience.
Be blunt - i can take it ;-)