02-03-2018, 06:15 PM
(25-02-2018, 12:03 AM)PJW Wrote:(19-02-2018, 02:10 PM)PJW Wrote:(18-02-2018, 03:27 PM)steak Wrote: Producing sets of model answers for each module would give candidates clearer understanding of what the examiners are actually looking for and what points can be gained.You are never going to get the "City & Guilds" book, but your comment has reminded me of something else to add to my list for Thursday- what has happened to the re-issue of the mod 5 study Guide?
City and guides produce a book called "exam success" (not sure if they still do or not and name is depending on your exam) which highlights the general syllabus, model answers and tips about style and what they are looking for along with a couple of past papers to attempt so you can see the questioning content and delivery.
Whatever the date on the mod5 Study Pack may claim, it is still fundamentally the old one of more than a decade old. Given the thrust of the feedback from the mod5 examiners regarding he questions going to become more forward looking and less based on details of traditional solutions, then it is now very badly overdue.
The Past Paper situation of what is available on the IRSE's website does vary quite a bit between modules, with module 3 being particularly good recently (with some 2017 sample answers just uploaded) and lots for module 1 but not very recent. You are correct though- NOTHING for mod5. That does need addressing I rattled the cage a bit, but I have the feeling that I'll have to be persistent.
I have attached my notes of the event. In time the IRSE ought to be placing the video recording on their website to hear the examiners first hand- and it was great that we had a "full house" this time; however there is sometime a rather long delay before this is undertaken and I think it goes in the "members area" so wouldn't be available to those not yet paying a membership subscription. Hence this will have to serve for now.
PJW/ Jerry I have posted a new question attempt in Micellanous + General would appreciate thoughts as the question was a bit ambiguous....all at your leisure of course.
Many thanks