Institute of Railway Signal Engineering (IRSE)
About IRSE
The IRSE Licensing Scheme provides assurance about the competence of individuals to carry out technical safety-critical or safety-related work on signalling and railway telecommunications equipment and systems.
It provides an accepted cross-industry benchmark of competence for personnel carrying out a range of activities from maintenance through design, installation, testing, project engineering and senior technical management. All licence holders must abide by the Obligations of Licence Holders, which set out the professional standards expected.
The scheme is accredited to the international standard for personnel certification, ISO17024.
Are you interested in gaining your IRSE license or would like to know more? Recieve further information by submitting your interest via the form below.
FAQs
What licence can MTA assess?
MTA can assess Signalling Design Assistant.
If you would like MTA to consider other IRSE Licence email irse@metrotrainsau.com
What paperwork do I need to submit?
You will need to submit
- Licence Application form
- Passport Style Photo
- IRSE Licence (if you have one)
- Logbook
- Training records
- Work experience
- Witness status sheet
- Competence Assessment Checklist (CAC)
- Supporting Evidence
We cannot arrange an assessment for you until all paperwork has been submitted.
Where can I find the templates I need to complete ?
How do I contact my assessor if I have a question, problem or query?
You will be provided, your assessor’s contact details in an email we send out to you.
If you have lost these details or didn’t receive them, please email irse@metrotrainsau.com.
What is the IRSE Privacy statement?
You can find the IRSE privacy in the link below.
Benefits of IRSE Licensing
- Competence Assurance: The IRSE license certifies that an individual is competent to perform technical, safety-critical, or safety-related work on railway signaling and telecommunications systems. This assurance is crucial for maintaining high safety standards in the rail industry.
- Career Advancement: Holding an IRSE license can enhance career prospects by demonstrating a recognised level of expertise and commitment to professional development. It can open up opportunities for more advanced roles and responsibilities within the rail sector.
- Global Professional Recognition: The IRSE license is internationally recognised, providing professional credibility and recognition across the global rail industry. This can be particularly beneficial for those looking to work in different countries or with international companies.