15 Years and No Red Lights
Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Signet solutions celebrated its fifteenth anniversary on the 16th July 2011. This has seen the company developed from the initial vision of Jon Tillin into the company it is today that delivers training solutions across the world.
Claire Porter, the President of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers has kindly agreed to deliver an address at the formal celebration of this achievement on Wednesday the 2nd of November 2011 in Derby at an event open to all members. The address is entitled “Maximising Performance: More for Less” which is the theme of her Presidential year and Signet Solutions also sees this area as a key challenge to the industry as we go forward.
As a way of thanking our clients and supporters over the years we would like to invite them and any interested members to attend this address and celebration.
The event will commence at 15.00 with an introduction from Andy Knight the Managing Director which will be followed by the address by Claire Porter and then there will be the opportunity for some informal discussions and snacks to be enjoyed and tours of the facility will be available to interested parties.
The event will then conclude at approximately 17.30 to allow reasonable travelling time for guests.
If you wish to attend please do not hesitate to contact us.
Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th September 2011
Venue: Signet Solutions Training Centre, Derby
IRSE – Minor Railways Section – Signal Maintenance and Inspection Technical Workshop
With the kind support and sponsorship of Eldin Management Ltd, the Minor Railway Section will be holding a technical workshop at Signet Solutions Ltd in Derby, on the above dates. This workshop follows on from the previous successful meetings and technical visits held by the Section and is open to general interest. The planned schedule of the workshop is as follows:
With the kind support and sponsorship of Eldin Management Ltd, the Minor Railway Section will be holding a technical workshop at Signet Solutions Ltd in Derby, on the above dates. This workshop follows on from the previous successful meetings and technical visits held by the Section and is open to general interest. The planned schedule of the workshop is as follows:
Saturday 24th September 2011
09.30-10.00 Arrive at Signet Solutions for refreshments
10.00-11.30 Theory Session
- The basic law and requirements
- Background and history
- Incidents and accidents and their affects on the development
- The importance of keeping good and clear records
- The importance of ownership and responsibility
11.30-12.30 Theory/Practical Session 1
- Overview of mechanical points
- Overview of power operated points
12.30-13.15 Lunch
13.15-14.40 Theory/Practical Session 2
- Gauging of mechanical points
- Gauging of power operated points
- Maintenance and cleaning
14.40-14.50 Refreshments
14.50-16.30 Theory/Practical Session 3
- Installation and operation of mechanical signals
- Testing requirements for a mechanical signal
- Maintenance and cleaning
16.30-17.00 Summary
- Review of the day
- Feedback from the day
- Overview of the Sunday session
Evening Meal for delegates to be held at a venue to be confirmed
Sunday 25th September 2011
10.00 – 10.20 Arrive at Signet Solutions for refreshments
10.20 – 12.00 Theory/Practical Session 4
- DC Track circuit operation
- Track circuit type overview
- Drop shunting and testing of a track circuit
- Maintenance and adjustment
12.00 – 12.45 Lunch
12.45 – 14.15 Theory/Practical Session 5
- Site Diagrams and records
- Cleaning and monitoring (wire degradation and silver migration
- Reporting, recording and ensuring safety
14.15 – 14.45 Summary
- Review of the workshop
- Feedback from the workshop
14.45 – 15.14 Award Ceremony
15.15 End of workshop
Saturday & Sunday 30th & 31st July 2011
Venue: Signet Solutions Training Centre, Derby
IRSE – YOUNGER MEMBERS
Module 2 & 3 Examination Preparatory Workshop
Building upon the success of the popular events we have hosted in Derby over the last three years, Signet Solutions are proud to assist the IRSE Younger Members’ section again this year. The event will take place over the weekend of 30th and 31st July 2011, a little later in the year than usual to fit in with the work commitments of our key guest contributor, Peter Woodbridge.
The event is intended to assist in preparation for Modules 2 & 3 of the examination. In keeping with its earlier timing, this year’s event will concentrate on a broad general understanding of the concepts underlying signalling layouts and controls, blurring the distinction between these two closely related modules. Analysis of the exam results over recent years shows a downward trend in the results for Module 3, indicating general weakness of candidates’ understanding of signalling principles. We hope that by placing more emphasis on this element we can help students’ performance in both the Module 3 written questions and the control tables as well as raising awareness of factors relevant to Module 2 “signalling the layout”. Equally the event may also prove useful to those just keen to build up general domain knowledge even if not intending to sit either of these modules this year.
The event is open to all, but places are limited so priority will be given to committed students. You are therefore invited to demonstrate your commitment by submitting a significant attempt at either the Module 2 or Module 3 paper from 2009, at least two weeks before the start of the event. These are available to download from: http://www.irse.org/IRSEExam.html. Your answers should be uploaded to the IRSE exam Forum website
{specific sub forum set up under General: YM Training Events
[ http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=347/ ]}
We do recognise that the event is taking place significantly before the exam and therefore you are unlikely yet to be fully prepared for it; all we ask is for your best effort- it is important to build up significant practice at tackling exam papers, so starting early should be beneficial. Depending on your state of preparation, you may choose to undertake these under exam conditions (in order to get a feel as to how you may cope under tight time constraints); alternatively if less experienced you should still attempt them but “open book” and giving yourself the time needed for your best effort to at least get a feel of what will be required when answering a question.
Part of the weekend’s activities will be based upon a selection from this submitted work but where time does not permit general discussion of a particular element, we will attempt to provide some feedback on an individual basis.
Additionally the workshop will give the opportunity to interact with Signet’s free-wired RRI and Westpac Interlockings to get a feel of how signalling principles are applied in different situations. We also hope to have a demonstration of the Siemens ‘GeSim’ Interlocking simulation which can be simultaneously viewed by a large group to demonstrate interlocking functionality and its relationship to Control Table entries.
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Signet Solutions are once again proud to announce that they have secured the ISO 9001-2008 quality assurance certificate.
Friday 4th June 2010
Signet Solutions are once again proud to announce that they have secured the ISO 9001-2008 quality assurance certificate.
Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th May 2010
Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th May 2010
Venue: Signet Solutions Training Centre, Derby
IRSE – YOUNGER MEMBERS
Module 2 & 3 Examination Preparatory Workshop
Building upon the success of the popular events we have hosted in Derby over the last two years, Signet Solutions are proud to assist the IRSE Younger Members’ section again this year. The event will take place over the weekend of 8th / 9th May 2010, a little earlier in the year than usual to fit in with the work commitments of our key guest contributor, Peter Woodbridge.
The event is intended to assist in preparation for Modules 2 & 3 of the examination. In keeping with its earlier timing, this year’s event will concentrate on a broad general understanding of the concepts underlying signalling layouts and controls, blurring the distinction between these two closely related modules. Analysis of the exam results over recent years shows a downward trend in the results for Module 3, indicating general weakness of candidates’ understanding of signalling principles. We hope that by placing more emphasis on this element we can help students’ performance in both the Module 3 written questions and the control tables as well as raising awareness of factors relevant to Module 2 “signalling the layout”. Equally the event may also prove useful to those just keen to build up general domain knowledge even if not intending to sit either of these modules this year.
The event is open to all, but places are limited so priority will be given to committed students. You are therefore invited to demonstrate your commitment by submitting a significant attempt at either the Module 2 or Module 3 paper from 2009, at least two weeks before the start of the event. These are available to download from: http://www.irse.org/IRSEExam.html. Your answers should be uploaded to the IRSE exam Forum website
{specific sub forum set up under General: YM Training Events
[ http://www.irseexam.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=347/ ]}
We do recognise that the event is taking place significantly before the exam and therefore you are unlikely yet to be fully prepared for it; all we ask is for your best effort- it is important to build up significant practice at tackling exam papers, so starting early should be beneficial. Depending on your state of preparation, you may choose to undertake these under exam conditions (in order to get a feel as to how you may cope under tight time constraints); alternatively if less experienced you should still attempt them but “open book” and giving yourself the time needed for your best effort to at least get a feel of what will be required when answering a question.
Part of the weekend’s activities will be based upon a selection from this submitted work but where time does not permit general discussion of a particular element, we will attempt to provide some feedback on an individual basis.
Additionally the workshop will give the opportunity to interact with Signet’s free-wired RRI and Westpac Interlockings to get a feel of how signalling principles are applied in different situations. We also hope to have a demonstration of the Siemens ‘GeSim’ Interlocking simulation which can be simultaneously viewed by a large group to demonstrate interlocking functionality and its relationship to Control Table entries.
On Saturday evening the planned programme tends to be complemented by a spontaneous retirement to a pub, followed by groups finding a place to eat according to their taste and budget.
The event will be scheduled to run from 1030 to 1700 on Saturday, and from 0930 to 1500 on Sunday to suit those travelling from afar. Refreshments including a buffet lunch will be provided.
To join the event, please contact enquiries@signet-solutions.com, providing the following information:
• Your name
• IRSE membership number (if any)
• Which module(s) you intend to attempt in 2010
• Contact telephone number and email address
• Your username under which you will submit your 2009 past paper attempt to the IRSE Exam Forum website
• Any special dietary requirements
Bookings will be confirmed by email no later than 2 weeks before the event; earlier submission of your attempted answer should however guarantee you a place! Note that the Exam Forum website http://www.irseexam.co.uk may be used in the interim to give additional information about the event, including suggestions for hotel accommodation.
Monday 15th June 2009
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Network Rail Partnership Awards ‘Investors in People’ category. The awards will take place on the 14th July. Signet Solutions have developed a reputation as the major supplier of signalling training programmes customised to meet their clients’ business needs. Signet are also the sole provider of advanced signalling training to Network Rail complementing their own capabilities. In partnership with Network Rail, Signet has developed ‘Signalling Conversion Programmes’. These have enabled graduates and experienced engineers from other industries to gain the knowledge and experience to excel in the Signalling Industry. Already 150 engineers have been trained in this manner.
Friday 12th June 2009
Signet Solutions are once again proud to announce that they have secured the ISO 9001 quality assurance certificate
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2009
Venue: Signet Solutions Training Centre, Derby
IRSE – YOUNGER MEMBERS
Module 2 & 3 Examination Workshop
Following the success of last year’s weekend exam workshop, the IRSE young members and Signet Solutions are pleased to announce that we will be repeating the event again this year. The workshop, developed to help students studying for modules 2 and 3 of the IRSE exams, is split over two days with the Saturday dedicated to module 2 and Sunday to module 3. You can attend either or both days depending on your needs however it should be noted that even if you are just sitting one of the modules, you may still find both days useful as similar knowledge is required.
The aim of the workshop is to look at a range of typical exam questions that have been attempted by candidates in advance. Mock exams will be distributed to attendees who will be expected to have previously had a go at them under exam conditions. The weekend will be tailored towards addressing how these questions were attempted. This preparatory work is an essential part of the weekend – it is a rare opportunity to get feedback on how you are approaching questions under exam conditions and one that should not be missed. These sessions will be accompanied by short seminars on some of the key technical issues faced and on techniques specific to the individual modules. If there are any specific issues you would like to cover on the day you can indicate them on your response and we will try to accommodate these on the weekend.
The weekend is free to attend and a buffet lunch will be provided however attendees will have to arrange their own travel and accommodation. If you should need any further information regarding the event please do not hesitate to contact us on 01332 343585.
Monday 27th October 2008
Signet Solutions has continued to grow this year and has expanded our practical training facilities. The major installation this year has been the Westpac MKIIIA interlocking, specifically designed for training which will supplement the existing RRI interlocking. Signet Solutions will grow it’s interlocking capability with installation of an Ansaldo ACC Interlocking.
Saturday 16th/17th August 2008
The Study weekend for modules 2 and 3 of the IRSE exam over the weekend of 16/17 August 2008 was a huge success.
The weekend provided exam practice opportunities with feedback, learning sessions on key technical issues, and examination technique tips.
We are hoping to host a similar event next year.
Monday 14th April 2008
Signet Solutions are very excited to be working in conjunction with Ansaldo STS (Australia). We are delivering a package of training modules and Train the Trainer events to support the creation of the Ansaldo Academy in Brisbane.
Andy Knight, Managing Director comments “This has been a wonderful opportunity to work with the Asia Pacific Region which obviously has a lot of parallels with UK practice. We have also worked on the tailoring of the events to suit the market. Once the courses are delivered the Academy will support the training and development of Ansaldo staff in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.”
Thursday 29th November 2007
We are pleased to welcome on board the team Paul Morris OBE. Paul is an experienced training establishment manager, having developed his team skills in the military and civilian spheres. He has managed new and innovative training and education solutions; culminating in the ‘best practice’ award from the Defence Training Review for Work with Undergraduates at Southampton University, for which he received the OBE in 2003. Paul is a qualified teacher and post graduate lecturer. He will be joining the team as Training Consultant.
Wednesday 4th July 2007
Signet Solutions are once again proud to announce that they have secured the ISO 9001 quality assurance certificate.
Monday 11th December 2006
Signet Solutions are proud to launch their brand new updated website – if you are already here you have found us and we hope you are enjoying using the new interface.
Wednesday 10th November 2006
Signet Solutions opened their brand new Route Relay Interlocking facilities to enhance their training practical areas – we are now able to offer a range of training suited to various job roles on the Route Relay Interlocking. All the courses are newly written to reflect current technical standards and workplace needs. Details can be found on the RRI pages on this website.
