CIRO Membership Upgrade Guidance Notes
Contents
1 . Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2 2 . Start Your Application ...................................................................................................... 2 3 . What level should I apply for ? .......................................................................................... 3 4 . What to include in your Upgrade Application ................................................................... 3 5 . The Upgrade Process ...................................................................................................... 7 6 . Our Membership Standards Panel .................................................................................. 8 7 . Fees ................................................................................................................................. 8 8 . Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 8 Appendix 1 - Summary of experience against CIRO POD sections ....................................... 9 Appendix 2 – Upgrade Exemplar Template .......................................................................... 10 Appendix 3 - System User guide .......................................................................................... 12
1 . Introduction
By upgrading your membership to Associate , Member or Fellow level you are demonstrating your professionalism and dedication to the industry .
Only Chartered Institution of Railway Operators ( CIRO ) members can apply for Associate , Member or Fellow membership . If you are not a member , find out more information about becoming a member on the CIRO website .
These guidance notes are designed to support you with your membership upgrade . They include practical advice on how to submit your application as well as suggestions of what to include to demonstrate your knowledge and experience .
The CIRO membership upgrade process allows you to use the CIRO upgrade criteria to showcase the knowledge and experience gained throughout your career .
Formal study is not a requirement , although membership upgrades are awarded through a study path . For more information about which courses qualify click here .
2 . Start Your Application
Membership upgrades take place via the CIRO Members ’ Portal . Log in at www . ciromembers . org and got to My Membership Upgrade
Need help logging in ? Contact the Membership Team at membership @ railwayoperators . co . uk
CIRO Upgrade Guidance Notes v5 Sep 2024
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