120 <strong>2002</strong> Examination Results Another substantial increase was recorded in the number of candidates applying to sit the exam in <strong>2002</strong>. A total of 236 modules were actually taken. The tables below list the actual pass results and also compare this year with previous years. The results for modules 1 and 3 were the lowest for four years, candidates apparently undertaking insufficient preparation. Pass rates for the other Candidate M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Awan, Tanwee-ul-haq P Benatiro, Bayani P Biggs, Leslie P Birch, Stuart C C Bonella, Richard P C P Bui, Vu P P Carney, James C P Choi, Ka Pui P P P Choi, Nam Hing P P P Choy, Pui Hung P P Cromwell, Matthew P C P P Denton, Paul P P Elmes, Matthew P C Fraser, Cameron P French, Shaun P P Goodhand, Kevin P P Gorry, Peter P Harding, Peter C C C Harrison, Ian P P C Higgs, Kevin P C Holmes, Ian P C C C Hooper, Jeremy P P Joyce, Mark P C Karrasch, Kenneth C C Karrasch, Sandra C C Lau, Sze Ping P P Lau, Man Fung P P P Lauer, Reinhold C Law, Lit Wing P Law, Mandy P P Lee, Chi Yin Michael P P Lee, Eric P Lo, Shek Man P Love, Robert P P C P Lu, Tin Vinh P C P Lupton, Matthew P C D D Mazloomi, Masood P McGrory, James P Mickleburgh, David P P P C Mlalazi, Gift P C Murphy, Eddie C Ngai, Man Fat P P Nietes Jr, Arnulfo D P modules were similar to previous years, the overall rate being 55% For those candidates who narrowly failed a module a new feedback process to assist them has been introduced. Special thanks are extended to the Examination Committee members, T&D staff and the volunteer invigilators at the exam centres. Candidate M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Palmer, Anthony P Paul, Michael P P Pengmeesri, Chatchai P Poon, Yat Man P Powley, Philip P P Prabhu, Ganesh P P P Rattanakijkamol, Kamphon P Roberts, Catherine C P Sappakijtipakorn, Weena C Savopoulos, Alex P C Scarff, Richard P Shortridge, John C Simpson, Claire P C Sloan, Robert P C P Storer, Richard P P C C Teasdel, David P Thevathasan, Nadarajah P P Tsang, Wai Shan P Tsang, Wai Tat Ivan P Tse, Kwok Hung P P Viswanath, Kalsapura P Wan, Kam Ming P Wu, Pui Chung P Yeung, Sau Fai Sammy P Zlaoui, Rashid P P = Pass, C = Credit, D = Distinction M1 = Safety of railway signalling and communication M2 = Signalling the layout M3 = Signalling principles M4 = Communication principles M5 = Signalling applications M6 = Communication applications M7 = System management and engineering Exam Reminder Applications to sit the Institution Examination this year in October should be lodged with the <strong>IRSE</strong> office before 30th June. You must be a member to apply and your subscription must be fully paid up at the time. Karen Gould, <strong>IRSE</strong> Training & Development Manager 3rd Floor, Savoy Hill House Savoy Hill, London WC2R 0BS, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7240 4935 Fax: +44 (0)20 7240 3281 Railnet: 00 38424 Email: training@irse.org
<strong>2002</strong> EXAMINATION RESULTS 121 Summary of Results – Year <strong>2002</strong> M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Totals Distinction 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 Credit 2 11 7 1 6 1 6 34 Pass 25 27 11 0 16 1 13 93 Near Miss 1 6 4 0 3 0 2 16 Fail 29 23 21 0 14 1 3 91 Total Candidates 57 67 44 1 40 3 24 236 <strong>2002</strong> Pass Rate 47% 57% 43% 100% 58% 67% 79% 55% 2001 Pass Rate 70% 46% 56% – 52% – 62% 58% 2000 Pass Rate 51% 67% 60% 50% 43% – 83% 57% 1999 Pass Rate 50% 73% 55% – 59% 100% 59% – 1998 Pass Rate 63% 56% 43% 100% 36% 100% 61% –