Mapping Professional Competency Areas to EA Stage 1 Competency Standards and 2004 Graduate Attributes list

Main competency areas from professional competency table 1. Science and engineering fundamentals. Mastery of mathematical and scientific foundations of engineering practice and ability to work from first principles in addressing engineering problems. 2. Discipline-specific skills & knowledge. In-depth technical skills and knowledge of a specific engineering discipline

EA Stage 1 Competency Standards PE1.1 Knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals PE1.3 Techniques and resources

2004 Generic Graduate Attributes

Research & Inquiry

PE1.2 In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

3. Design and problem solving. Ability to work both creatively and systematically in developing effective, sustainable solutions to complex practical problems

PE2.1 Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution PE2.3 Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance PE2.4 Proficiency in engineering design PE3.3 Capacity for creativity and innovation PE2.5 Ability to conduct an engineering project PE3.1 Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large

Research & Inquiry Personal and Intellectual Autonomy.

4. Communication. Ability to communicate effectively in diverse social and professional contexts 5. Information skills. Ability to locate, evaluate and synthesise information necessary to sustain creative design, effective problem solving and ongoing professional development. 6. Teamwork. Ability to play an effective role in a team-based professional environment

Communication

PE1.3 Techniques and resources PE3.2 Ability to manage information and documentation PE3.6 Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development PE2.5 Ability to conduct an engineering project PE3.5 Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member PE1.4 General Knowledge PE2.2 Understanding of social, cultural, global, and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development PE2.6 Understanding of the business environment PE3.4 Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them PE3.7 Professional Attitudes 17 general types (in 3 groups) - 91 sub-elements - 2,100 words - 5 pages

Information literacy Research & Inquiry Personal and Intellectual Autonomy. Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding. Personal and Intellectual Autonomy. Communication

7. Professional role and responsibilities. Readiness to undertake engineering tasks at a professional standard consistent with requirements of economic, social and environmental sustainability 7 general types - 39 sub-elements - 913 words - 2 pages

Personal and Intellectual Autonomy. Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding.

5 types-25 sub-elemts-658 words-2pgs