Professional Engineering

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science, and Sustainability

Unit Title:

Professional Engineering

Unit ID:

ENGIN1001

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(ENCOR1005 and GPENG1001)

ASCED:

039999

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

A professional engineer needs to be able to convey an idea to a diverse audience, manage their and others' time, and collaborate with other disciplines. This unit provides an introduction to the techniques that engineers use in the work environment to manage a project and develop ideas for a more sustainable future. The unit develops a basic understanding of how engineers analyse a problem and find an appropriate solution, taking into account all constraints, such as environmental, financial, technical, and social. You will be introduced to the process of working in teams and how to clearly communicate to yield an appropriate solution to an engineering problem. Through major team challenges, your skill of working or leading a team with effective communication will be honed.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

K1.	Recognize the skills which an engineer should be equipped with.

K2.	Recognise the profession of engineering and its various disciplines.

K3.	Identify where engineers can contribute to society.

Skills:

S1.	Synthesize communication in a professional environment and at an appropriate level.

S2.	Evaluate the principles and importance of occupational health and safety in the context of the engineering profession.

S3.	Appraise collaborative activities with team members to solve a real engineering problem.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Identify and apply theory to solve engineering problems.

A2.	Develop teamwork to solve engineering problems.

Unit Content:

•Understanding the engineering profession and systems
•Technical report writing in the engineering profession
•Information retrieval and management
•Introduction to engineering economics
•Cost-Benefit analysis in engineering projects
•Engineering design for sustainable development
•Life cycle analysis and assessment
•Basic workshop safety

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1 - K3,	Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practise in the technology domain.	Mid-Semester Test/quizzes/class-test	25 - 30%
2.	S1,S3, A1, A2	Team-based project that will be tasked with deriving a solution to an engineering problem. If available this will be based around the Engineers Without Borders (http://www.ewbchallenge.org/content/aims-objectives) challenge.	project Proposal, report and presentation	45 - 55%
3.	S1,S2	Understanding the principles and importance of occupational health and safety in the context of the engineering profession.	Workshop/Lab Report	10% - 15%

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (Refer to the library website for more information: IEEE)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Introductory
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
		1.4.1 Identifies and critically appraises current developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		1.4.2 Interprets and applies selected research literature to inform engineering application in at least one specialist domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
		1.5.1 Identifies and understands the interactions between engineering systems and people in the social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal and political contexts in which they operate, including both the positive role of engineering in sustainable development and the potentially adverse impacts of engineering activity in the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		1.5.2 Is aware of the founding principles of human factors relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		1.5.3 Is aware of the fundamentals of business and enterprise management.	Yes	Introductory
		1.5.5 Appreciates the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts.	Yes	Introductory
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		1.6.3 Appreciates the principles of safety engineering, risk management and the health and safety responsibilities of the professional engineer, including legislative requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		1.6.4 Appreciates the social, environmental and economic principles of sustainable engineering practice.	Yes	Introductory
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.1 Proficiently applies technical knowledge and open ended problem solving skills as well as appropriate tools and resources to design components, elements, systems, plant, facilities and/or processes to satisfy user requirements.	Yes	Introductory
		2.3.2 Addresses broad contextual constraints such as social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal political and human factors, as well as health, safety and sustainability imperatives as an integral part of the design process.	Yes	Introductory
		2.3.3 Executes and leads a whole systems design cycle approach including tasks such as: a) determining client requirements and identifying the impact of relevant contextual factors, including business planning and costing targets; b) systematically addressing sustainability criteria; c) working within projected development, production and implementation constraints; d) eliciting, scoping and documenting the required outcomes of the design task and defining acceptance criteria; e) identifying assessing and managing technical, health and safety risks integral to the design process; f) writing engineering specifications, that fully satisfy the formal requirements; g) ensuring compliance with essential engineering standards and codes of practice; h) partitioning the design task into appropriate modular, functional elements; that can be separately addressed and subsequently integrated through defined interfaces; i) identifying and analysing possible design approaches and justifying an optimal approach; j) developing and completing the design using appropriate engineering principles, tools, and processes; k) integrating functional elements to form a coherent design solution; l) quantifying the materials, components, systems, equipment, facilities, engineering resources and operating arrangements needed for implementation of the solution; m) checking the design solution for each element and the integrated system against the engineering specifications; n) devising and documenting tests that will verify performance of the elements and the integrated realisation; o) prototyping/implementing the design solution and verifying performance against specification; p) documenting, commissioning and reporting the design outcome.	Yes	Introductory
		2.3.4 Is aware of the accountabilities of the professional engineer in relation to the design authority role.	Yes	Introductory
	2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
		2.4.1 Contributes to and/or manages complex engineering project activity, as a member and/or as leader of an engineering team.	Yes	Introductory
		2.4.2 Seeks out the requirements and associated resources and realistically assesses the scope, dimensions, scale of effort and indicative costs of a complex engineering project.	Yes	Introductory
		2.4.3 Accommodates relevant contextual issues into all phases of engineering project work, including the fundamentals of business planning and financial management.	Yes	Introductory
		2.4.4 Proficiently applies basic systems engineering and/or project management tools and processes to the planning and execution of project work, targeting the delivery of a significant outcome to a professional standard.	Yes	Introductory
		2.4.5 Is aware of the need to plan and quantify performance over the full life-cycle of a project, managing engineering performance within the overall implementation context.	Yes	Introductory
		2.4.6 Demonstrates commitment to sustainable engineering practices and the achievement of sustainable outcomes in all facets of engineering project work.	Yes	Introductory
3 Professional and Personal Attributes
	3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
		3.1.1 Demonstrates commitment to uphold the Engineers Australia - Code of Ethics, and established norms of professional conduct pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
		3.1.2 Understands the need for due-diligence in certification, compliance and risk management processes.	Yes	Introductory
		3.1.3 Understands the accountabilities of the professional engineer and the broader engineering team for the safety of other people and for protection of the environment.	Yes	Introductory
		3.1.4 Is aware of the fundamental principles of intellectual property rights and protection.	Yes	Introductory
	3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
		3.2.1 Is proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing English, including: a) comprehending critically and fairly the viewpoints of others; b) expressing information effectively and succinctly, issuing instruction, engaging in discussion, presenting arguments and justification, debating and negotiating to technical and non-technical audiences and using textual, diagrammatic, pictorial and graphical media best suited to the context; c) representing an engineering position, or the engineering profession at large to the broader community; d) appreciating the impact of body language, personal behaviour and other non-verbal communication processes, as well as the fundamentals of human social behaviour and their cross-cultural differences.	Yes	Introductory
		3.2.2 Prepares high quality engineering documents such as progress and project reports, reports of investigations and feasibility studies, proposals, specifications, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Introductory
	3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
		3.3.1 Applies creative approaches to identify and develop alternative concepts, solutions and procedures, appropriately challenges engineering practices from technical and non-technical viewpoints; identifies new technological opportunities.	Yes	Introductory
		3.3.2 Seeks out new developments in the engineering discipline and specialisations and applies fundamental knowledge and systematic processes to evaluate and report potential.	Yes	Introductory
		3.3.3 Is aware of broader fields of science, engineering, technology and commerce from which new ideas and interfaces may be may drawn and readily engages with professionals from these fields to exchange ideas.	Yes	Introductory
	3.4 Professional use and management of information.
		3.4.1 Is proficient in locating and utilising information - including accessing, systematically searching, analysing, evaluating and referencing relevant published works and data; is proficient in the use of indexes, bibliographic databases and other search facilities.	Yes	Introductory
		3.4.2 Critically assesses the accuracy, reliability and authenticity of information.	Yes	Introductory
		3.4.3 Is aware of common document identification, tracking and control procedures.	Yes	Introductory
	3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
		3.5.1 Demonstrates commitment to critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements.	Yes	Introductory
		3.5.2 Understands the importance of being a member of a professional and intellectual community, learning from its knowledge and standards, and contributing to their maintenance and advancement.	Yes	Introductory
		3.5.4 Manages time and processes effectively, prioritises competing demands to achieve personal, career and organisational goals and objectives.	Yes	Introductory
	3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.
		3.6.1 Understands the fundamentals of team dynamics and leadership.	Yes	Introductory
		3.6.2 Functions as an effective member or leader of diverse engineering teams, including those with multilevel, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural dimensions.	Yes	Introductory
		3.6.3 Earns the trust and confidence of colleagues through competent and timely completion of tasks.	Yes	Introductory
		3.6.4 Recognises the value of alternative and diverse viewpoints, scholarly advice and the importance of professional networking.	Yes	Introductory
		3.6.5 Confidently pursues and discerns expert assistance and professional advice.	Yes	Introductory
		3.6.6 Takes initiative and fulfils the leadership role whilst respecting the agreed roles of others.	Yes	Introductory