PROTFOLIO 1
ENG 5001 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN ENGINEERING
AUGUST 6 2014
BY 0061065213
Table of Contents
Chapter No. 1 Reflect on and self assess your current 3 achievements. 1.1 Engineers Australia Competencies 3
1.2 Raising your Competencies during your MEngSci 4
1.3 Qualities of USQ graduate 4
1.4 Project Selection via study desk 4
Chapter No.2 Skills and Knowledge from your past project 6
Chapter No.3 Study plan in form of Gantt chart 7
Chapter No.4 Reflect on engineering and study in Australia 8
Chapter No.5 Reflect on EWB Project 10
Chapter No.6 Teamwork Skills 11
Chapter No.7 Problems and appropriate solution techniques 12
Chapter No.8 Post to the forum 14
Chapter No.9 Discuss the importance of lifelong learning and 15 continuous professional development 9.1 Lifelong learning 15 9.2 Continuous Professional development 15
Chapter No.10 Research and discuss major engineering 16 project in Australia and compare it with
EWB project
Chapter No.11 Invitation to a tender 17
Chapter No.12 Response to a tender 19
Chapter No. 13 Reference
Chapter 1 Reflect on and self assess your current achievements of Engineers Australia’s Stage 1 Professional Competencies
1.1 EA stage 1 Competencies
In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering disciple
o Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice
In my professional working experience, I have been acknowledged for my ability to hit the ground running and exceed all expectations. My work history proves that I have been able to successfully move forward in my career as I continue to advance my education
The article lifelong learning: fostering a culture of curiosity by Toni Eaton published in creative nursing, volume 16 goes in to depth to prove how important the idea of lifelong learning is in the workforce especially for an occupation like nursing, in the paper he goes on to describe the reasons we need lifelong learning and the factors that aid it to be so essential like, evidence based learning, and human curiosity.
1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities
The purpose of this assignment is that I will be reflecting on my own engagement in professional relationships and establish key skills that underpin lifelong learning. I will also be looking into how to perform evidence-based practice and reflect on my capabilities and weaknesses identified in my SWOT analysis (see appendix 1) and personal development plan (see appendix 2).
1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities.
1.1 – Summarise key aspects of legislation regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities
There is significant amount of evidence that supports the idea that students have long-term retention of course material when they take more than one cumulative exam throughout the semester, as oppose to courses in which students have only one cumulative exam at the termination of the semester. The article, “Cumulative Exams in the Introductory Psychology Course,” by Natalie Lawrence, examines the importance of cumulative exams in impacting students’ long-term memory of material, if given more throughout the course. This is significant for both teachers and students to acknowledge when instructing or participating in a college course.
One important factor to consider is establishing the education foundation as early as possible. Due to life circumstances, younger employees are more likely to receive more professional training then their older counterparts. More of them are single and therefore have fewer familial commitments. They simply have more time to complete the training. Additionally, many younger adults have a stronger educational background from the start. As a general rule, the more education one begins with, the more likely more education is to be granted in the form of formal learning. Another way that age is a factor is because older adults often do not feel that there will be much benefit in additional education. Employers may have similar thoughts. An employer stands to gain much more in return for their investment in a younger employee. Seniority also comes into play when an organization is deciding where to spend valuable training dollars. The higher the position in the company, the more likely one is to be offered training opportunities. (Learning for life, 2009).
I have completed my Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the year 2012. After completing
Many people in history, as well as my mentors, have influenced my personal learning philosophy about early childhood learning.
This essay will discuss the significance of Lifelong Learning (LLL) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in relation to adult nursing. It has been suggested that LLL is too difficult to define, however it has been suggested that it is participated throughout life. It is important to discuss LLL, as it has many benefits within the healthcare system, as well as everyday life. This essay will explore reflection as a skill important to adult nurses, as this is vital in order to evaluate their own learning, which can encourage improvement of LLL. Reflection in action and on action can also influence the successful outcome of LLL. The attribute chosen to discuss will be self-motivation, due to the fact that this can lead to more
A world-class engineering student, also known as an “expert learner,” is characterized by taking charge of their learning process, being active in their approach to learning, being motivated and disciplined as well as setting specific goals for themself. Becoming a world-class engineering student is a process that takes time and diligence. In order to become a world-class engineering student, I will have to identify where I stand currently in terms of goal setting, community building, academic development and personal development, where a world-class engineering student would be in each of those areas, and what I have to do in order to become a world-class engineering student.
A world-class engineering student, also known as a “master of learning,” is distinguished by the ability to take command of their learning process, engagement in the learning, with constant drive and discipline while always keeping a goal set for the future. The life of an engineer is inherently mentally arduous due to the sheer amount of knowledge that must be learned from generations of knowledge building in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The life of an engineer can be one of the most rewarding as a pupil gains knowledge from the work of people like Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, etc., changing the world in their own way. This process of learning can become bearable, manageable, and can to become effortless by taking the time to first learn how to become a world-class engineering student. To become a world-class engineer takes large sums of time and consistency. To become a world-class engineering student, I must pinpoint where I am in the aspects of setting goals, personal development, academic development, and career development, where a world class type of engineering student would be in each of those areas, and what I must accomplish to turn into a world-class engineering student.
Engineers Australia (EA) helps its members to access various resources and offers a broad range of services which are designed appropriately to assist at various stages of a professional’s career by promoting CPD (Continuous professional development) of their professional members [2]. The various benefits of being member in EA are mentioned below [1]: