Archive for September, 2009

The 2009 Chartered Member (CM) Examination results were released 14th August 2009 and the Republic of Ireland Branch continues to achieve above average success rates. Preliminary figures indicate the overall pass rate worldwide is 35.5%. Provisional figures indicate a pass rate of 40.3% for the UK and 30.0% for the rest of the world. The Republic of Ireland Branch falls under the umbrella of the UK and a breakdown of the results from our two examination centres is as follows.

The success of ROI candidates can be attributed to the varied work experience and support obtained from employers. Preparation is also fundamental to success and preparation courses have proved very beneficial to many candidates over the years.

Candidates wishing to sit the 2010 examination through the Institutions various routes such as respective collated or mentored routes should have made application before 1st September 2009. Candidates applying through the mutual recognition route with Engineers Ireland should make their application using form M/MRA on or before 20th November 2009.

Please refer to this page for more information on the CM Exam Preparation course for 2010.

Joe Ryan, ETRO

Date: 2 December 2009
Time: 17:30
Venue: OCSC Offices

Date: 4 November 2009
Time: 17:30
Venue: OCSC Offices

Date: 7 October 2009
Time: 17:30
Venue: OCSC Offices

Date: 19 May 2010
Time: TBC, approximately 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

Synopsis
To follow.

Date: 13 April 2010
Time: Tea and coffee reception at 18:00. Lecture starts at 18:30.
Venue: DIT Bolton St., Rm 259

Synopsis
To follow.

Date: 23 March 2010
Time: Tea and coffee reception at 18:00. Lecture starts at 18:30.
Venue: DIT Bolton St., Rm 281

Synopsis
To follow.

Date: 2 March 2010
Time: Tea and coffee reception at 18:00. Lecture starts at 18:30.
Venue: DIT Bolton St., Rm 259

Synopsis
The Grand Canal Theatre lecture will be given by Holger Falter and Salam Al‐Sabah of Arup. For more information, please see the event flyer here and the web post here.

Date: 9 February 2010
Time: Tea and coffee reception at 18:00. Lecture starts at 18:30.
Venue: DIT Bolton St., Rm 259

Synopsis
To follow.

Date: 5 February 2010
Time: 19:30 for 20:00 serving.
Venue: The Conrad Hotel

Synopsis
The Annual Dinner is the principal social event for members and we would like to welcome all members in groups, or as individuals.  The Branch extends a warm welcome also to members’ guests, colleagues, partners, and friends.

The Branch Committee is confident that the function will be well supported, and that as many members as possible can meet the President of the Institution in 2010, Mr Norman Train.

Our guest speaker is Mr Gene Fitzpatrick, one of Ireland’s best-loved performers, with a reputation as one of the funniest comedians in the country.

The venue is the Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, and the date is Friday, 5 February 2010, 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. (black tie).

To confirm your place please use the following Reservation Form.