CHARTERED STATUS

APPLICANTS HANDBOOK FOR CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (CPEng) CHARTERED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (CEngT) AND CHARTERED ENGINEERING OFFICER (CEngO)

FOREWORD
Congratulations on your decision to seek Chartered Status. In doing so, you have realised, whether consciously or unconsciously that academic qualifications are only the beginning of a career in engineering and that continuing professional development is the key to maintaining your knowledge after initial formal education has been completed. Chartered Status is the next important goal in a career in engineering. Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists and Engineering Officers (Associates) who attain Chartered Status represent the highest professional standards, expressing a commitment to keeping pace with the increasing expectations and requirements for which engineering must take responsibility. Chartered Status is a credential which affords you international recognition and most importantly, certification that you are competent to practice and exercise leadership within the engineering team. Engineering employers, clients and governments are increasingly valuing the quality and professionalism that Chartered Status represents as insurance against risk and uncertainty and to match expectations of value and safety. The value of Chartered Status to our community is the linkage to registration, which is becoming more important to governments and consumers of engineering services. Having met the additional requirements of Engineers Australia, Chartered practitioners qualify to join the relevant National Engineering Register. The National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) or the National Engineering Technologists Register (NETR) or the National Engineering Associates Register (NEAR). This handbook has been designed to assist you in preparing for the competency based assessment for Chartered Status in one of the three occupational categories: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) and Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO) and subsequent registration on the respective register. The achievement of Chartered Status and subsequent registration will require effort and determination on your part. However, I can assure you that the benefits that will flow to you will make it well worth your while. We are here to support you throughout the whole process.

Peter Taylor FIEAust CPEng Chief Executive

 Copyright Engineers Australia, Jan 2009 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from Engineers Australia. Requests and inquiries concerning the reproduction and rights should be addressed to the Director Education and Assessment, Engineers Australia, 11 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Defining the Engineering Team Competency Terms Professional Formation ENGINEERING PRACTICE REPORT Preparing your Engineering Practice Report Mature Experienced Engineers Pathway to Chartered Status APPENDIX A Stage 2 Competency Units and Elements APPENDIX B Registration, Areas of Practice, Colleges and International Agreements APPENDIX C Part 1: Stage 2 Competency Units, Elements and Defining Activities Part 2: Standards to be demonstrated APPENDIX D Typical Example of Career Episode Report APPENDIX E Code of Ethics APPENDIX F Engineers Australia Accredited Assessors APPENDIX G Application for Chartered Status of Engineers Australia Statutory Declaration Form Certification of Documents 43 42 41 39 20 16 13 11 4

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Handbook is to crystallise your understanding of engineering competencies and how they are gained. You will apply this to preparing your Engineering Practice Report and successfully completing your application. Please follow the Handbook carefully for best results. DEFINING THE ENGINEERING TEAM The engineering team includes a variety of occupations and specialisations. This Handbook is concerned with three occupational categories: professional engineer, engineering technologist, and engineering officer (also known as engineering associate). These are also the three principal categories of membership of Engineers Australia.

Professional Engineers The benchmark Stage 1 qualification for professional engineers is the four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree. Professional engineers are required to take responsibility for engineering projects and programs in the most farreaching sense. This includes the reliable functioning of all materials and technologies used; their integration to form a complete and self-consistent system; and all interactions between the technical system and the environment in which it functions. The latter includes understanding the requirements of clients and of society as a whole; working to optimise social, environmental and economic outcomes over the lifetime of the product or program; interacting effectively with the other disciplines, professions and people involved; and ensuring that the engineering contribution is properly integrated into the totality of the undertaking. Professional engineers are responsible for interpreting technological possibilities to society, business and government; and for ensuring as far as possible that policy decisions are properly informed by such possibilities and consequences, and that costs, risks and limitations are properly understood as the desirable outcomes. Professional engineers at the level of Stage 2 competency are not expected to have taken full charge of major projects or interactions on this scale; but they are expected to have demonstrated a propensity to do so and to have taken every opportunity to exercise it. The work of professional engineers is predominantly intellectual in nature. In the technical domain, they are primarily concerned with the advancement of technologies and with the development of new technologies and their applications through innovation, creativity and change. They may conduct research concerned with advancing the science of engineering and with developing new engineering principles and technologies. Alternatively, they may contribute to continual improvement in the practice of engineering, and in devising and updating the Codes and Standards that govern it. Professional engineers have a particular responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of a project are soundly based in theory and fundamental principle, and for understanding clearly how new developments relate to established practice and experience and to other disciplines with which they may interact. One hallmark of a professional is the capacity to break new ground in an informed and responsible way. Professional engineers may lead or manage teams appropriate to these activities, and may establish their own companies or move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises.

Engineering Technologists The benchmark Stage 1 qualification for engineering technologists is the three-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree. Engineering technologists normally operate within a relatively well-defined technical environment, and undertake a wide range of functions and responsibilities. They are typically specialists in a particular field of engineering technology and their expertise lies in familiarity with its current state of development and its most recent applications. Within their specialist field, their expertise may be at a high level, and fully equivalent to that of a professional engineer; but they are not expected to exercise the same breadth of perspective as a professional engineer, or carry the same wide-ranging responsibilities for stakeholder interactions, for system integration, and for synthesising overall approaches to complex situations and complex engineering problems. The work of engineering technologists combines the need for a strong grasp of practical situations and applications, with the intellectual challenge of keeping abreast of leading-edge developments in their particular field. For this purpose they need a strong understanding of scientific and engineering principles and a well-developed capacity for analysis. The work of technologists is most often concerned with applying current and emerging technologies, often in new contexts; or, to the application of established principles in the development of new practice. They may contribute to the advancement of particular technologies as well. Some engineering technologist qualifications include an emphasis on technical management as well as a grounding in a particular area of technology. Technical management is seen as an appropriate field of specialisation in itself, and many technologists build their career paths in this direction. Examples of such specialisation include product development for manufacturing, manufacturing management, mine management, and management and maintenance of processing plants, complex building services, or testing laboratories. Persons may also be recognised as engineering technologists who hold degrees in fields related to engineering, and who have developed expertise and experience in applying their knowledge in conjunction with engineering work. Examples might be in geology and geotechnics, information technology and software development, mining, biomedical technology, optical communications, renewable energy systems, agriculture, and so on. The competencies of engineering technologists equip them to approve and certify many technical operations such as calibration and testing regimes, compliance with performance-based criteria for fire safety, and design of

components and sub-systems and of installations such as building services in circumstances that do not call for significant new development. Such certification should be fully acceptable in the public domain and should not require further endorsement by other practitioners perceived to be more highly qualified. Engineering technologists may lead or manage teams appropriate to these activities. Some may establish their own companies or may move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises, employing professional engineers and other specialists where appropriate.

Engineering Officers The benchmark Stage 1 qualification for engineering officers is the two-year Advanced Diploma of Engineering, classified at Level 6 (AQF-6) under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Engineering officers focus mainly on practical applications. They may be expert in installing, testing and monitoring equipment and systems, in the operation and maintenance of advanced plant, and in managing or supervising tradespeople in these activities. They may be expert in selecting equipment and components to meet given specifications, and in assembling these to form systems customised to particular projects. Engineering officers are often required to be closely familiar with Standards and Codes of Practice, and to become expert in their interpretation and application to a wide variety of situations. Many develop very extensive experience of practical installations, and will be more knowledgeable than a professional engineer or technologist on detailed aspects that can contribute very greatly to safety, cost or effectiveness in operation. In other instances, officers may develop high levels of expertise in aspects of design and development processes. These might include, for example, the use of advanced software to perform detailed design of structures, mechanical components and systems, manufacturing or process plant, electrical and electronic equipment, information and communications systems, and so on. Other examples might be in the construction of experimental or prototype equipment. Again, experienced operators in these areas often develop detailed practical knowledge and experience complementing the broader or more theoretical knowledge of others. Officers need a good grounding in engineering science and the principles underlying their field of expertise, to ensure that their knowledge is portable across different applications and situations. Context-specific training and experience in a particular job are not sufficient to guarantee generic competency. Given a good knowledge base, however, officers may build further on this through high levels of training in particular contexts and in relation to particular equipment. Aircraft maintenance is an excellent example. The competencies of engineering officers equip them to certify the quality of engineering work and the condition of equipment and systems in defined circumstances, laid down in recognised standards and codes of practice. Such certification should be fully acceptable in the public domain and should not require further endorsement by other practitioners perceived to be more highly qualified. Engineering officers may lead or manage teams appropriate to these activities. Some may establish their own companies or may move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises, employing professional engineers and other specialists where appropriate.

COMPETENCY TERMS Competency is the ability to perform activities within an occupation to standards expected and recognised by employers and the community. Competencies are expressed in terms of Units, Elements and Defining Activities. The Unit title describes a particular area of performance e.g. Engineering Practice. The Elements are the necessary components or activities which make up that Unit of Competency. Each Element has a set of Defining Activities which provide a guide to the level of performance and allow a judgment to be made on whether the element of competency has been achieved. Graduate engineers are Stage 1 Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists or Engineering Officers i.e. they have demonstrated the attainment of essential educational competencies through the completion of a recognised tertiary Engineering qualification. Stage 1 Engineers work under guidance and supervision. Chartered Engineers or Stage 2 Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists or Engineering Officers have undertaken broad-based professional experience. They have the competencies to work independently and display leadership in creating and applying new engineering practices on a regular basis, i.e. they have demonstrated professional skills and judgment in addition to educational competencies, and can practise in a competent, independent and ethical manner. PROFESSIONAL FORMATION The period during which a graduate engineer gains the necessary professional engineering competencies in order to practise in a competent, independent and ethical manner is known as Professional Formation. Professional Formation mainly takes place following the completion of a formal engineering or technology degree or advanced diploma. Engineering experience gained prior to graduation may be admissible in cases where the experience meets Stage 2 competency standards. A minimum period of professional formation is not generally stipulated as the assessment for the award of Chartered Status is based on demonstrated competencies rather than a period of time. However in accordance with Engineers Australia Bye-Laws and Membership Regulations a graduate must have at least three years of work experience at the level of their related occupational category to achieve Chartered Status. The period for Professional Formation is usually minimised for cases where the enterprise you are working for has partnered with Engineers Australia to provide its employees with an approved Professional Development Program (PDP). Engineers can also join the Professional Development Program as Individual Participants. Details about the PDP can be found at www.engineersaustralia.org.au

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ENGINEERING PRACTICE REPORT

PREPARING YOUR ENGINEERING PRACTICE REPORT Your Engineering Practice Report (EPR) consists of a series of written Career Episode Reports (CER) each describing experience gained during your Professional Formation. A career episode is a documented component of your professional experience. It indicates the attainment of experience related to relevant Elements of Competency. A career episode may be made up of a number of related professional experiences over a continuous period. The significance of individual career episodes varies. A minor career episode may cover a relatively short period of time (several months) and be advanced to claim some Elements of Competency. A major career episode (a large or lengthy project for example) can be advanced to demonstrate an entire Unit of Competency. A collection of narratives relating to the career episodes forms the basis of your EPR. Each narrative (report) should emphasise problems identified and the problem solving techniques you utilised in overcoming them. Full details of the Stage 2 Competencies and the Standards by which they are to be measured are given at Appendix C. Of particular importance are the Standards (Part 2 of Appendix C). The Standards set the context against which a competency must be demonstrated within each occupational category. These notes provide essential guidance as to how you should interpret and address the Unit. There are several steps you should follow when preparing for the Competency Based Assessment. Follow the steps closely and contact the Engineers Australia Accredited Assessor identified at Appendix F if you have any queries. STEP 1 (Prerequisites) To be eligible to apply for Chartered Status you must: be a financial member, or eligible to become a member, of Engineers Australia in one of the three engineering occupational categories (for details of how to apply refer to the Engineers Australia web page www.engineersaustralia.org.au) and have at least three years of engineering experience in the relevant occupational category. STEP 2 Determine in which occupational category you will be applying for Chartered Status: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) or Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO). To

assist you please refer to the section titled Defining the Engineering team. STEP 3 Write a CER on the project that you regard as the highlight of your professional experience in the general area of practice in which you are seeking recognition. Should you be seeking registration on the NPER/NETR, browse through the sections titled Registration, Areas of Practice, Colleges and International Agreements in Appendix B. If you are seeking recognition in a specific area of practice, you need to seek further information as explained in Appendix B. Your report then needs to demonstrate that you have practised independently in the specific area. Reports should emphasise: your personal contribution and responsibilities the problems you faced the solution(s) you found the engineering judgments you made and the impact your solution(s) and judgments generated. An example of a Career Episode Report (CER) is shown at Appendix D. Your CER is to be printed on A4 sheets, in English, in narrative form, using the first person singular and should describe the specific contributions you have made. STEP 4 Consult the list of Units and Elements of Competency (Appendix A) and make a selection of the Elements you believe you have achieved. Review your selection against the respective Defining Activities (Appendix C) and ensure that you have demonstrated most or all of the Defining Activities in order to claim that you have demonstrated an element of competence. When writing your CER you will need to refer to Appendix C both Part 1 and Part 2. Remember that your Engineering Practice Report (EPR) must demonstrate that you have achieved all three Compulsory Units of Competency (including all seventeen Elements) plus two of the ten Elective Units of Competency (including the specified number of Elements). If you have not demonstrated the requisite Units and Elements, write further career episodes until you have satisfied the requirement. Remember that the wording of each CER should be such as to clearly indicate how these Elements have been demonstrated (refer to the CER example at Appendix D). Your EPR can now be formed by linking all your CERs.

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STEP 5 Each of your CERs must be verified by a senior experienced Engineer (preferably a Chartered Engineer) from at least the same occupational category as you are seeking Chartered Status. Verifiers must be able to attest that you have performed the work you have written about. In many cases this may not be possible and a Statutory Declaration (refer to the Application Form at Appendix G) is required in lieu of the attestation. STEP 6 You are now able to complete your application by providing ONE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES of the following documentation: Completed Application Form Engineering Practice Report (EPR) verified Detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating your employment history, responsibilities and achievements Details of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (e.g. formal education and training, seminars or conferences attended, presentations and papers, private reading etc). For further details refer to the Engineers Australia website www.engineersaustralia.org.au Your Engineers Australia membership number. (If you are not a current member of Engineers Australia and hold Australian engineering qualifications i.e. four-year professional engineering qualifications, three-year technology or two-year advanced diploma, you must provide a certified copy of your degree/diploma testamur(s). If your qualifications are from a country other than Australia, a certified copy of your assessment letter from Engineers Australia indicating that you have qualifications which meet the academic requirement to confer recognition as a Stage 1 engineer). Payment of the Chartered title assessment fee please refer to the latest fee schedule at www.engineersaustralia.org.au. Submit all of these documents and your payment to either: The Accredited Assessor located in your region identified at Appendix F, or Education and Assessment, Membership Department Engineers Australia, 11 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600. STEP 7 When your EPR is assessed as satisfactory, you will be invited to a Professional Interview (PI). The PI is essentially a peer review of the competencies you have claimed. The PI will be conducted by a panel which

includes Chartered Members of Engineers Australia in your chosen engineering discipline. The Engineers Australia Accredited National Assessor will also be present or be linked by telephone, acting as facilitator and moderator at the interview. At the start of the PI you will be asked to make an uninterrupted fifteen-minute presentation in support of your application. During the remainder of the PI you should be prepared to discuss the Defining Activities pertaining to your selected Elements of Competency. While questions by the Assessment Panel on technical aspects of your career are anticipated to take approximately 30 minutes, this may be extended depending on circumstances. The interview is not expected to exceed 60 minutes. You should also be prepared to answer questions on the Engineers Australia Code of Ethics (refer to Appendix E) and contemporary engineering issues such as the environment and sustainability. If there are points that require clarification, you may be requested to undertake a Technical Assignment at the completion of your Professional Interview. Unsuccessful applicants will receive counselling and advice regarding future professional development requirements they should seek in order to attain Chartered Status. Applicants for registration in a specific area of practice should note that the Assessment Panel has to be satisfied that you have: met the stage 2 competencies in a general area of practice and provided evidence of your practice in the specific area. You should note that as a practising Engineer in Australia you are expected to be able to communicate effectively in the English language. Your competencies in English will be assessed both during the PI and in the assessment of your EPR. MATURE EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS PATHWAY TO CHARTERED STATUS Mature and more experienced engineering participants, who have at least fifteen years of broadly-based engineering experience since graduation and have been responsible for substantial work in their occupational category, may demonstrate their acquisition of competencies by submission of a less voluminous Engineering Practice Report consisting of one or two comprehensive Career Episode Reports. Potential applicants should download the Mature Experienced Engineers Pathway to Chartered Status document available at www.engineersaustralia.org.au and read in conjuction with this handbook.

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APPENDIX A STAGE 2 COMPETENCY UNITS AND ELEMENTS

COMPULSORY UNITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ELEMENTS Fuller details of the Competencies are given in Appendix C (Part A and B). When applying for Chartered Status and registration on the National Professional Engineers Register/National Engineering Technologists Register/National Engineering Associates Register you need to address the following three Compulsory Units of Competency (UNIT C1, C2, C3). Note that all seventeen [17] Elements within the Units must be addressed . UNIT C1 ELEMENTS: C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4 C1.5 UNIT C2 ELEMENTS: C2.1 C2.2 C2.3 C2.4 C2.5 C2.6 UNIT C3 ELEMENTS: C3.1 C3.2 C3.3 C3.4 C3.5 C3.6 Manages Self Works Effectively with people Facilitates and capitalises on change and innovation Plans and manages work priorities and resources Maintains customer focus and relationships with clients/stakeholders/suppliers/regulators Manages Information YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Interprets and Scopes Design Requirements Prepares Concept Proposal and seeks advice on latest Technology Implements Planning and Design Process Reviews the Design to Achieve Acceptance Prepares and Maintains Documentation during the Design Process Validates Design SELF MANAGEMENT IN THE ENGINEERING WORKPLACE YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO Presents and Develops a Professional Image Pursues Continuing Professional Development Integrates Engineering with other Professional Input Develops Engineering Solutions Identifies constraints on Potential Engineering Solutions ENGINEERING PLANNING AND DESIGN YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO ENGINEERING PRACTICE Self-Assessment

Self-Assessment

SelfAssessment

Plus You need to address two of the ten Elective Units and the specified number of Elements stipulated within the Units. Note that E1A and E1B are mutually exclusive, as are E4A and E4B. ELECTIVE UNITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ELEMENTS UNIT E1A ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: AT LEAST FIVE ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E1A.1 E1A.2 E1A.3 E1A.4 E1A.5 E1A.6 E1A.7 E1A.8 Contributes to Engineering Business Strategies Develops Client Relationships Manages the Implementation of engineering plans within the business Manages Resources Manages People Manages Suppliers Manages Business Information Monitors Engineering Business Performance YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

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OR UNIT E1B ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: AT LEAST FIVE ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E1B.1 E1B.2 E1B.3 E1B.4 E1B.5 E1B.6 E1B.7 E1B.8 UNIT E2 Develops Project Integration Scopes the Project Manages People Manages the Physical Resources within the Project Manages quality, safety, environment and risk Manages cost and procurement Manages time and progress Finalises the Project ENGINEERING OPERATIONS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ELEMENT E2.2 AND AT LEAST FOUR OTHER ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.4 E2.5 E2.6 UNIT E3 Plans Operations and Systems Manages the Process within the Operation/System Manages the Assets within the Operation/System Manages People Measures and Documents Engineering Operation/System Management of Environmental Performances MATERIALS/COMPONENTS/SYSTEMS YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS:ELEMENTS E3.1, E3.2 AND AT LEAST TWO OTHER ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E3.1 E3.2 E3.3 E3.4 E3.5 Determines engineering requirements Designs/Develops Materials/Components/Systems Defines Processes to prepare Materials/Components/Systems for use in the Project/Operation Manages the Uses of Materials/Components/Systems within the Project/Operation Manages the Recovery Reuse and Disposal of Materials/Components/Systems ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

UNIT E4A

Self-Assessment

Please note: Applicants for NPER Environmental (general) MUST address this Unit and Must also respond to the Guideline for Environmental Engineering. ELEMENTS:ELEMENTS E4A.1, E4A.2, E4A.3 AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELEMENT MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E4A.1 E4A.2 E4A.3 E4A.4 E4A.5 Determines the existing Environmental Condition Establishes Stakeholders Expectations Reviews Existing Environmental Conditions against Stakeholders Expectations Develops and Ranks Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Development Implements, Monitors and Evaluates Strategies YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

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OR UNIT E4B INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E4B.1 E4B.2 E4B.3 E4B.4 UNIT E5 Responds to/Identifies Problems Plans the Investigation Carries out the Investigation Draws Conclusions and makes Recommendations RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT and COMMERCIALISATION YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ELEMENTS E5.1, E5.2, E5.3, E5.4 AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELEMENT MUST BE ADDRESSED FROM THE FOLLOWING: E5.1 E5.2 E5.3 E5.4 E5.5 E5.6 UNIT E6 Identifies Opportunities for New or Improved Processes and/ or Products Identifies the Resources required for the R & D Initiates Concept Development Gains Commitment to the R & D Proposal Ensures Research is undertaken Collaborates in the Commercialisation of Research Outcomes SOURCE AND ESTIMATE MATERIALS YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED E6.1 E6.2 E6.3 E6.4 Defines requirements and sources for materials Estimates material Procures material/resources Prepares materials/components/systems for use in the project/ operation CHANGE and TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO

UNIT E7

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED E7.1 E7.2 E7.3 UNIT E8 Participates in planning the introduction of technical change YES Develops technically creative and flexible approaches and solutions YES Manages emerging technical challenges and opportunities YES TECHNICAL SALES AND PROMOTION NO NO NO

Self-Assessment

ELEMENTS: ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED E8.1 E8.2 E8.3 E8.4 Identifies sales opportunities Applies product knowledge to client requirements Promotes technical capability of the product/system Seeks clients feed back YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO

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APPENDIX B REGISTRATION, AREAS OF PRACTICE, COLLEGES, AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

INTRODUCTION Public safety is protected when only competent practitioners are registered to provide engineering services in critical areas. Registered practitioners will be engaged to provide services in such areas only if stipulated by regulation or demanded by the market. Information imbalance is reduced when registration standards are made available. Published information must express the observable functions that are necessary to practise competently in each area of the register in terms of competency-based eligibility criteria. In some instances, Regulatory Schemes are used when governments find a need to place aspects of practice under the law. This is usually because the government has assessed that practice by unqualified or inadequately experienced or uninsured practitioners in such areas puts the community at a greater risk than the constraints on competition associated with registration. The National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) was launched in 1994 and the National Engineering Technologists Register (NETR) was introduced in 1996, and the National Engineering Associates Register (NEAR) was launched in 2008. Engineers Australia administers three National Engineering Registers on advice from a board established to ensure the registers operate with integrity and in the public interest at no cost to government, with a particular emphasis on public safety and the risks associated with information imbalance in an engineer-client relationship. NATIONAL ENGINEERING REGISTRATION BOARD The National Engineering Registration Board (the Board) was established jointly by Engineers Australia, the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) and the Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA). The Board, representing State and Territory Governments, Community Organisations and Professional Associations, ensures that national registers are administered in the public interest. The Board, which includes a nominated engineering technologist and engineering associate, supervises the administration of the registers. Engineers Australia administers NPER, NETR and NEAR as the service provider to the Board. REGULATORY SCHEMES The Engineers Australia Professional Standards Scheme is a limitation of liability scheme approved under the professional standards legislation of each state

and territory. The scheme is designed to improve the occupational standards of the profession and protect consumers. It puts a cap on the amount of damages a court can award against members covered by the scheme in legal actions for economic loss or property damage arising from anything they did or did not do in carrying out their occupation. Engineers Australia is an approved assessment entity under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (QLD), approved to assess qualifications and competencies under Part 2 of the Act for persons wishing to apply for registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). Registration on NPER or CPEng provides sufficient evidence for a successful assessment. Registration on NPER also provides evidence of technical competence required for accreditation as a certifier under the Building Professionals Act 2005 (NSW). REGISTRATION STANDARDS Assessment against Stage 2 Competency Standards (Appendix C Part 2) is necessarily related to the occupational roles in which the competencies have been exercised, and to the scope offered by those roles but is not necessarily limited to them. A person employed in one occupational group may well demonstrate some of the attributes of another group; and different people may perform the same role in different ways, for example in the degree of initiative shown. The integrity of the registration system is sustained where applicants expect to be assessed against objective competency standards that take account of their knowledge and understanding as well as their workplace activities in a way that is both visible and defensible. REGISTRATION OBLIGATIONS Members of Engineers Australia and non-members who register on NPER/NETR/NEAR undertake to be bound by Engineers Australias Code of Ethics and the Disciplinary Regulations that underpin it. All registrants are required to practise only within the limits of their competence and to maintain records of their continuing professional development (CPD) for audit purposes. Chartered members and registered non-members, at the time of application, undertake to record 150 hours of CPD activities in any three-year period. Applicants also must certify that they have spent a total of at least one year during the last three years engaged in independent practice or working as an employee under general direction or have been enrolled in a formal postgraduate course directly related to their areas of practice. Details of acceptable CPD activites, minimum requirements and certain limitations may be found by reference to the website: http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/yourcpdaudit

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AREAS OF PRACTICE Twelve general areas of practice are available for registration on the National Engineering Registers: Aerospace, Biomedical, Building Services, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Information Telecommunications and Electronics, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture and Management. Five specific areas of practice are currently available to practitioners who are registered in an appropriate general area of practice on a National Engineering Register: Fire Safety Engineering, Heritage and Conservation Engineering, In-Service Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices, Pressure Equipment Design Verification and Subdivisional Geotechnics. Information on areas of practice is posted to http://www.nerb.org.au > Areas of Practice CURRENT GENERAL AREAS OF PRACTICE The following descriptions are provided to help you choose your general area of practice on a National Engineering Register. For further information and guidelines on eligibility criteria, applicants should visit http://www.nerb.org.au > Areas of Practice. Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering is concerned with aerodynamics and performance, aircraft stores, airports and ground systems, airways systems, cabin environment, cockpit ergonomics, communications systems, computer systems and avionics, crashworthiness, electrical systems, electronic warfare, environmental effects, fire safety and control, flight management systems, flight simulators, flight navigation systems, noise and acoustic effects, propulsion system, radar systems, risk management, satellite systems, software, structures, test flight control, tracking systems, vehicle dynamics, and vehicle launch and recovery. Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering is concerned with research, design, development, evaluation, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance, management and control of biomedical devices, facilities and equipment designed to support and enhance human life and help individuals to overcome physical disabilities, the planning and assessment of medical procedures and the development of related data handling facilities. Applicants must have significant training in the life sciences, typically 80 hours of formal education or equivalent, and hold or have held a position of professional responsibility in biomedical engineering. Building Services Engineering Building Services Engineering is concerned with aspects of the built environment, involving air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, electrical light and power, fire services, Fire Safety Engineering, water and waste

services, data and communications, security and access control, vertical transportation, acoustics in buildings and energy management. Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering is concerned with research, teaching, design, development, economics, manufacture, installation, operation, sales, maintenance and management of commercial scale chemical plants and process systems, industrial processing and fabrication of products undergoing chemical and/or physical changes being applied to materials for construction, process systems and equipment for instrumentation and control, and protection of the environment. Applicants must have experience in the safety aspects of design and/or operations. In addition they must have experience in two of the following functions involving process systems and equipment: design, evaluation, operation, materials selection and fabrication. Civil Engineering Civil Engineering is concerned with materials such as steel, concrete, timber, earth and rock, and with their application in the research, design, development, manufacture, construction, operation, maintenance and management of hydraulic, structural, environmental and systems aspects of infrastructure works and services such as water, sewerage, transport, urban development and municipal services, and with building and construction for other infrastructure industries. Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering is concerned with research, design, development, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and management of equipment, plant and systems within the electrical, electronic, communication and computer systems areas, being applied to electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation, manufacture, instrumentation and control in industry, communications networks, electronic plant and equipment, integration and control of computer systems. Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering is concerned with water and waste water treatment and environmental management (including application of re-use and recycling), waste management (including ecoefficiency and cleaner production concepts, and life cycle assessment), surface and ground water system environmental management (including water quality management), contaminated land assessment and remediation, natural resource management, environment protection, management and pollution control, environmental management system design (including environmental management planning and auditing), environmental impact assessment and environmental information systems, natural systems accounting (including economic evaluation), social impact analysis, community consultation and dispute resolution, sustainable assessment and management, and environmental policy formulation.

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Information, Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering Information, Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering is concerned with communications and telecommunications systems and engineering, computer systems engineering, software engineering, electronics engineering, internet, microelectronics and optical fibre technology. Management This category is for practitioners who undertake functions recognised as being managerial rather than technical in content. Applicants seeking registration under the management category would be expected to be undertaking activities which call upon their engineering qualifications and experience. Such managerial activities might typically include general management in an engineering environment; policy development; quality assurance and total quality management; design and delivery of training programs; marketing of engineering products or services; financial or human resource management. You will not normally be able to register in the management category unless you previously have gained sufficient experience in an engineering discipline and have met the requirements for registration in this engineering discipline. Subsequent to this experience you must have acquired appropriate skills and knowledge in general management. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering is concerned with design, development, research, evaluation, manufacture, installation, testing, operation, maintenance and management of machines, mechanical and mechatronic systems automated systems and robotic devices, thermodynamic and combustion systems, fluid and thermal energy systems, materials and manufacturing equipment and process plant and materials handling systems. This is applied to manufacturing, land, sea and air transportation, electricity generation, mining, minerals and metals processing, food, agricultural and forest products processing, thermal and environmental control systems in buildings and industry, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Applicants must have experience in the safety aspects of design and/or operation of machines, plant, systems or processes and with noise, airborne and water borne emission controls to reduce environmental impact. Naval Architecture Naval Architecture is multidisciplinary in nature but, at its simplest: A Naval Architect is a Ship Designer. To expand on this: A Naval Architect is a professional engineer who is responsible for the safe design and specification of ships, boats and marine structures, both

civil and military, including merchant ships (cargo and passenger), warships, submarines and underwater vehicles, offshore structures (fixed and floating), high speed craft, workboats and pleasure craft. The Naval Architect can also be involved in, or manage, the construction, repair / refit or operation of such ships / marine structures. Structural Engineering Structural Engineering is concerned with research, planning, design, construction, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, rehabilitation and demolition of permanent and temporary structures and structural systems and their components and with associated technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic and social aspects. Structures might include buildings, bridges, in-ground structures, footings, frameworks and space frames, including those for motor vehicles, space vehicles, ships, aeroplanes and cranes, composed of any structural material including composites and novel materials. SPECIFIC AREAS OF PRACTICE If you also require registration in a specific area of practice, you may apply for it concurrently with your application for Chartered Status. However, you should note that the evidence of competency you offer in support of your application would then need to demonstrate you have practised independently in the specific area and, in some cases, that you have undertaken certain required professional development activities. For further information applicants should refer to http://www.nerb.org.au > Areas of Practice. THE ENGINEERING REGISTRATION SYSTEM A registration system that distinguishes areas of engineering service and lists registered practitioners provides a ready and reliable means to confirm a practitioner''s competence. Registration enables government, industry and individual consumers to engage the appropriate professional person or team to perform the required engineering services. There are three occupational categories in the engineering work force - engineers, technologists and associates. Members in these categories cooperate in various ways to perform engineering services. Their activities and competencies are often closely interrelated and it is difficult, and sometimes artificial, to say where the responsibilities of one occupational category end and another begin. There are activities that could be undertaken in different circumstances by any member of the engineering team. Other activities are clearly the province of one occupational category but not of

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another - for example, the province of a Professional Engineer but not an Engineering Associate, or vice versa. This distinction will often be determined by the standard to which competency has been demonstrated against the Australian Engineering Competency Standards Stage 2. Some features of engineering are common to all three categories. All engineering is about the application of a distinctive body of knowledge, based on mathematics, science and technology. Engineering practice is integrated with business opportunity and risk management. Practice continually evolves in the light of new theories, new evidence and new experience, and specialises to a greater or lesser extent in particular fields of application. All registered engineering professionals observe a common Code of Ethics, undertake to accept responsibility for outcomes only within their area of competence and specifically commit to keeping up-todate through continuing professional development to support their engagement in delivering engineering services. They deliver engineering outcomes that minimise adverse social, economic and environmental consequences, with due regard for the safety, health and welfare of the community. The full range of engineering services demands a broad spectrum of knowledge, skills and expertise from the engineering team which comprises Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists and Engineering Associates. The national engineering registration system provides guidance on the scope of practice within its three occupational catergories which are described on pages 5, 7, and 9 of this handbook. INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Becoming a Chartered Member of Engineers Australia may allow you to join overseas institutions without having to undertake further examination or interview. Engineers Australia has negotiated mutual recognition agreements with numerous overseas professional associations that provide reciprocal membership. This information is on http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au Engineers Australia is part of two multilateral international registers, the APEC Engineer Register and the EMF International Recognition agreement for Professional Engineers - IntPE (Aus). The APEC Engineer Register is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government and Engineers Australia to facilitate cross border mobility for professional engineers in the APEC region. An APEC Engineer Register has been established in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States of America.

The Engineers Mobility Forum (EMF) has constituted an International Recognition Agreement for Professional Engineers. The International Register of Professional Engineers is operated in Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, SriLanka, South Africa, UK and USA. Engineers registered on the International Register may use the postnominal IntPE(Aus). A person who is registered on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) has already met to a significant extent the requirements for enrolment on the APEC Engineer Register or on the IntPE (Aus) Register. The APEC Handbook and Application Form are at http://www.nerb.org.au > Registers > International. COLLEGES Colleges represent the learned-society function of Engineers Australia. They are responsible for maintaining, extending and promoting the body of knowledge, formulating standards for accrediting university degree programs and practice competencies for admission to Chartered Status and Registration, providing expert members of accreditation and assessment panels, promoting discipline-specific continuing professional development, and mentoring the development of graduate engineers. There are currently eight Colleges of Engineers Australia: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Information Telecommunications and Electronics, Mechanical and Structural, which together broadly cover all areas of practice in engineering. When you apply for Chartered Status (CPEng, CEngT, CEngO), you should also nominate a College. This would indicate that you would be seeking Chartered Membership of this College, which covers your area of engineering practice. For example, you may have studied Mechanical Engineering but your work-related competencies could have been in Structural Engineering. Your nominated College would therefore be Structural. You are able to nominate more than one College; however, your EPR must show that you have gained experience in areas of practice covered by the College(s) you nominate.

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APPENDIX C PART 1 STAGE 2 COMPETENCY UNITS, ELEMENTS AND DEFINING ACTIVITIES

UNIT C1: Engineering Practice COMPULSORY

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to apply a professional approach to a specific area of engineering practice. ELEMENT C1.1 Presents and develops a professional image DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Practises in a field of engineering, in accordance with the code of ethics, as a significant part of normal work duties Demonstrates use of appropriate engineering techniques and tools Produces outcomes that require innovative thought and intellectual rigour Publishes the outcomes of innovation in reports or professional papers Achieves recognition for engineering expertise from colleagues and clients Identifies opportunities to solve problems through applying engineering knowledge Demonstrates an awareness of environmental / community / political issues that would benefit from an engineering input Reviews own strengths and determines areas for development Plans for further professional development Undertakes engineering professional development activities Improves non engineering knowledge and skills to assist in achieving engineering outcomes Interacts with appropriate professionals and specialists to achieve agreed outcomes and develop broader knowledge Seeks a range of information sources to develop and strengthen present engineering focus Challenges current practices to identify opportunities for improvement through a multi disciplined, inter-cultural approach Identifies and proposes options to achieve engineering solutions Produces new concepts / design / solutions / methods Demonstrates the achievement of improvements in processes and outcomes Plans and manages the development of solutions Proposes means of testing, measuring and evaluating solutions Develops and applies new engineering practices on a regular basis Identifies the interrelationship of social, physical, environmental, political, financial and cultural issues with the proposed engineering solutions Identifies professional risks, statutory responsibilities and liabilities Implements Occupational Health and Safety and other statutory requirements Identifies hazards and consequent risks, and initiates appropriate safety and disaster management measures Identifies long term environmental and sustainability issues associated with engineering activities

C1.2

Pursues continuing professional development

a. b. c. d.

C1.3

Integrates engineering with other professional input

a. b. c.

C1.4

Develops engineering solutions

a. b. c. d. e. f.

C1.5

Identifies constraints on a. potential engineering solutions b. c. d. e.

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT C2: Engineering Planning and Design

COMPULSORY

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to be involved in the interpretation of requirements, apply engineering principles, conceptualise options and apply creativity to development of plans and designs that meet the clients requirements. ELEMENT C2.1 Interprets and scopes design requirements DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. Negotiates and interprets the clients requirements Brings to the clients attention the implications for sustainability, and options for an improved environmental outcome Documents the requirements, negotiates and obtains agreement on acceptance criteria Analyses client requirements for the design criteria to ensure that all appropriate specifications are included in the design requirements Reviews the design requirements by considering the impact on the plan / design of all development and implementation factors, including constraints and risks Selects and applies engineering standards and design specifications to write functional specifications which meet the requirements Defines and agrees the acceptance criteria with the client Applies innovative approaches to the development of possible design concepts, responding to imperatives such as sustainability Investigates and analyses the possible design concepts to achieve the design requirements Seeks advice from appropriate personnel and sources where the concept proposal has non standard engineering requirements Collaborates with the client to adapt the plan / design brief/concept to improve outcomes and overcome possible problems Advises the client of the likely impacts on the community Seeks advice on latest technologies Arranges design tasks to meet the agreed outcomes and cost structure Analyses and selects resources/processes/systems to develop the plan or design Develops and checks the design solution using the engineering specification Creates (when appropriate) a demonstration model of the design Establishes documentation management process Reviews the design to ensure that users requirements are met Informs the user of the likely impact on the users lifestyle Incorporates corrections and makes improvements to the design ensuring social responsibilities, such as sustainability are met Reviews the design with the client to gain documented acceptance Ensures that the supporting documentation required to implement the design is accurate, concise, complete and clear Ensures that the designed item is identified by agreed design documentation / records Applies the agreed documentation control process when making changes to the design Ensures that the documentation for the design remains accurate and current during the design development Prepares and implements plans to verify that completed physical work meets clients requirements Develops periodic test schedules to monitor performance and enable others to take any corrective action necessary Seeks feedback from the commissioning process to facilitate corrective actions or improvements Evaluates the performance of the design outcome in the users environment using appropriate tools Evaluates community reaction to the design outcome

f. g. C2.2 Prepares concept proposal and seeks advice on latest technology a. b. c. d. e. f. C2.3 Implements planning and design process a. b. c. d. e. C2.4 Reviews the design to achieve acceptance a. b. c. d. C2.5 Prepares and maintains documentation during the design process a. b. c. d. C2.6 Validates design a. b. c. d. e.

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT C3: Self-Management in the Engineering Workplace

COMPULSORY

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to perform work competently, making judgements about work priorities and information requirements to achieve effective working relationships and engineering outcomes. ELEMENT C3.1 Manages self DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. a. b. c. d. e. f. Manages own time and own processes Exercises initiative in the workplace Completes tasks in a competent and timely manner Demonstrates professional ethics as the opportunity occurs Copes with change Communicates effectively with others Recognises the value of cultural diversity and applies appropriate workplace practices for a viable workplace ecology Develops and maintains trust and confidence of colleagues, clients and suppliers through competent performance Seeks and values input from internal and external sources to enhance communication Mentors others in specific areas of engineering focus Builds and maintains network relationships that value and sustain a team ethic Initiates opportunities to introduce change Works with others to introduce change Develops creative and flexible approaches and solutions Manages emerging challenges and opportunities Manages in a manner to advance sustainability Prioritises competing demands to achieve personal, team and the organisations goals and objectives Prepares, monitors and reviews work plans, programs and budgets Plans resource use to achieve profit / productivity / sustainability /environmental impact minimisation targets Identifies clients needs Works in collaborative relationships with clients / suppliers in the planning and implementation of the project Demonstrates commercial awareness Manages the procurement process Negotiates to ensure that available capability meets requirements Provides regular and complete progress reports Locates and reviews relevant information Applies relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and standards Manages information relating to insurances, indemnities, and commercial instruments Documents processes and outcomes Analyses information

C3.2

Works effectively with people

C3.3

Facilitates and capitalizes on change and innovation

a. b. c. d. e. a. b. c.

C3.4

Plans and manages work priorities and resources

C3.5

Maintains customer focus and relationships with clients / stakeholders / suppliers / regulators

a. b. c. d. e. f. a. b. c. d. e.

C3.6

Manages information

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E1A: Engineering Business Management

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to contribute to business strategies through the provision of specialist engineering knowledge and experience. ELEMENT E1A.1 Contributes to engineering business strategies DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. E1A.2 Develops client relationships a. b. c. d. e. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. a. b. c. d. e. f. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. E1A.6 Manages suppliers a. b. c. Provides engineering analysis to contribute to the development of strategic plans and sustainability Integrates engineering objectives into business planning Seeks emergent business opportunities based upon engineering initiatives to create opportunities Works with others to develop engineering performance targets and financial plans Provides advice on engineering related costs and risks Implements processes to monitor and adjust team performance within the organisations continuous improvement policies Undertakes risk assessment within organisational guidelines Develops quality plans for engineering operations Applies whole of life costing Plans to meet internal and external clients engineering requirements Ensures delivery of quality engineering products and services Seeks client feedback on the delivery of engineering products and services Monitors adjusts and reports on the client service received Assists customers to identify sustainable options and implications Allocates roles and responsibilities to staff to achieve engineering plans Provides engineering leadership Manages performance and standards Contributes to the solution of engineering problems Monitors strategic engineering plans, goals and targets Manages costs Manages safety and quality Manages environmental issues Manages risks and contingencies Implements resource management plans Procures resources Manages asset maintenance Manages disposal, waste management and recycling plans Provides advice on engineering costs Contributes to the innovative management of resources Implements people management plan Monitors team and individual performance targets Participates in the selection of staff Ensures the provision of skills and competencies requested to meet business targets Manages the workplace culture so that staff work in a continual learning environment Ensures the adherence to ethical, OH&S and quality standards Provides performance feedback Participates in supplier selection Prepares documents for engagement of suppliers Plans and implements monitoring of suppliers Identifies and complies with all statutory reporting requirements Uses management information systems effectively to store and retrieve data for decision making Prepares and presents business plans / budgets in accordance with the organisations guidelines and requirements Establishes monitoring processes and feedback systems to ensure agreed targets are met Establishes monitoring and reporting processes to ensure statutory requirements are met Establishes and monitors processes so that continuous improvement is achieved at all levels of the business APPENDIX C

E1A.3 Manages the implementation of engineering plans within the business

E1A.4 Manages resources

E1A.5 Manages people

E1A.7 Manages business information a. b. c. E1A.8 Monitors engineering business performance a. b. c.

AT LEAST FIVE ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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OR UNIT E1B: Engineering Project Management ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team scope and manage engineering projects within a program of work ensuring that time, cost, and quality are managed effectively and that progress is maintained to achieve the outcomes within and across a number of projects. ELEMENT E1B.1 Develops project integration DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. g. E1B.2 Scopes the project a. b. c. d. e. Integrates the project with the business directions Manages communication across the project with all stakeholders Designs / agrees upon documentation system across the project Manages integration of all aspects of project design Plans and manages the integration of the transition of each stage of the project cycle Relates the project to community aspirations Develops the Project Plan Collaborates with the clients / project owners and the team to define project deliverables for various phases within the project budget Identifies measurable outcomes to evaluate the project on completion Develops project scope and feasibility accessing other areas of expertise as required Defines parameters for the environmental management plan Manages the relation between project management and environmental management Implements people management plan Monitors team and individual performance targets Ensures that the project team has adequate skills and resources to achieve the project outcomes Participates in selection of staff Manages the workplace culture so that staff work in a continual learning environment Discusses project scope and project objectives with those involved in the project Delegates the achievement of outcomes to ensure cost, time and material resources are appropriately allocated and applied Ensures the adherence to ethical, environmental, OH&S and quality standards Provides performance feedback Informs project members of the relationship of the project to other program outcomes Develops resource, material conservation, recovery and waste management plans Defines project resource performance parameters in consultation with others Develops strategies to maintain the effective performance of the resources Initiates training programs for staff to monitor resource condition Diagnoses problems and identifies requirements for appropriate testing Establishes environmental and sustainability criteria for procurement of materials, equipment and services

E1B.3 Manages people

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

E1B.4 Manages the physical resources within the project

a. b. c. d. e. f.

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ELEMENT E1B.5 Manages quality, safety, environment, and risk

DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. Initiates a quality program to ensure that outcomes are achieved to the required standard of quality specified in the contract Manages the reporting and documentation of quality, and controls nonconformances Establishes plans for management of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Control Manages hazard identification and the prevention of accidents Manages remedial action and reporting when accidents occur Identifies risks, their potential impacts, and produces a risk minimisation plan Determines procurement requirements for the project Ensures that the procurement process conforms with all probity requirements Determines project budget, and monitors and controls project costs Monitors the production of deliverables to ensure that cost trend deviations from budget are quickly identified and remedied Specifies contract requirements to achieve the project outcomes Reviews requested variations against contract terms and conditions, the agreed project outcomes and variations in project requirements or conditions Reviews and approves matters during any defects and liability period Determines and implements project programs Monitors project progress against program, and initiates remedial action if necessary Identifies and manages potential areas of conflict at the work site and between stakeholders, customers and regulators Monitors contracts against outcomes Keeps accurate records on all aspects of project progress including environmental conditions and performance reporting Communicates on project progress to the project team, clients, stakeholders and regulators Reviews and documents the project outcomes against the project requirements Establishes the acceptance criteria for the project in consultation with the client Plans the hand-over of the project

E1B.6 Manages cost and procurement

a. b. c. d. e. f.

g. E1B.7 Manages time and progress a. b. c. d. e. f.

E1B.8 Finalises the project

a. b. c.

AT LEAST FIVE ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E2: Engineering Operations

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to manage or coordinate ongoing engineering operations and make decisions to optimise the performance of the plant / system in a dynamic environment. ELEMENT E2.1 Plans operations and systems DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. E2.2 Manages the processes within the operation / system a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. E2.3 Manages the assets within the operation / system a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. E2.4 Manages people a. b. c. d. e. f. Liaises with design, development and other related groups to develop the plant / system operational plan Takes a whole of life perspective when identifying future requirements and possible impacts on the plant / system / operation, Confirms that the goal of the operation meets the organisations objectives Plans to optimise the flexibility and productivity of the operation Communicates engineering requirements and implications for financial planning Communicates the plan for the operation / plant / system to those involved in implementation or adaptation Specifies, procures and allocates resources required to carry out the processes Regulates process / system to control variation Implements logistics plan to ensure spares and parts are available Initiates corrective action to reduce variation and operational faults in the process or system Monitors processes and modifies them to achieve optimum outcomes Analyses the relative value of modifications to the system / process Advocates improvements to the operation to commercial managers and other stakeholders Manages sustainable environmental practices during the operation of the process / system Defines asset performance parameters in consultation with others Develops maintenance strategy and maintenance implementation plans Prepares and manages whole of life costing Trains staff to implement condition monitoring Diagnoses faults and identifies requirements for appropriate technical testing Develops logistics and costings for the resources acquisition required to support the maintenance plan Plans for and implements the decommissioning and disposal of assets Develops an energy and resource minimisation plan Ensures that the staff are trained in the operation of the process / system Briefs and coordinates work teams to operate the process / system Provides system / plant / operational procedures Reviews performance and competency development of operational teams Collaborates with and guides work teams to optimise the process / system Guides work teams to implement all Occupational, Health and Safety practices Reviews outcomes of the process in terms of quality, cost and time against the operational plan Analyses productivity to determine where improvements can be made Develops system or work procedures required to operate and improve the process Conducts regular environmental audits of processes/procedures and systems Devises energy demand management plan and monitoring Devises waste management plan and monitoring Devises water conservation plan and monitoring Devises materials conservation plan and monitoring Monitors and manage workplace environmental conditions and risks Devises environmental reporting structure and process

E2.5

Measures and documents a. engineering operation / system b. c. Manages environmental performance a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

E2.6

ELEMENT E2.2 AND AT LEAST FOUR OTHER ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E3: Materials / Components / Systems

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to select safe and sustainable materials, components and systems which are a part of solutions to engineering problems and meet client and community expectations. ELEMENT E3.1 Determines engineering requirements DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. E3.2 Designs / develops materials / a. components / systems b. c. d. e. f. Determines fundamental project / operation parameters in consultation with the client Considers the characteristics of specific projects / operations with regard to materials, components and system requirements Determines and evaluates client and community expectations of the materials / components / systems used Identifies and evaluates factors affecting the selection of materials / components / systems including client and community expectations Determines a selection strategy that includes methods, costs and benefits Brings sustainable consequences and options to the clients notice Defines design requirements and environmental performance criteria for materials / components / systems Scopes the design and development process Gains acceptance of the specifications for material/components/systems Plans for disposal / renewal / long term storage options Applies engineering principles to the development of the materials / components / systems Tests the developed materials / components / systems against the design requirements and environmental performance criteria prior to integration into the project / operation Defines cost effective, sustainable and efficient methods for the preparation of materials / components / systems Schedules the access and preparation of materials / components / systems Carries out tests using the selected methods to ensure agreed standards are achieved Determines interaction that may occur between materials / components / systems within the operation / project Prepares certification reports on the characteristics and uses of materials components / systems Defines appropriate life span profiles for materials components systems Maintains the material / components / systems according to the quality systems Reviews the performance of the material / components / systems against the required outcomes of the project / operation Applies and modifies procedures to ensure that the material / component / system is protected from deterioration Researches new methods to improve performance and introduces new components / materials systems according to the quality systems Reviews community satisfaction with the functionality, sustainability and aesthetics, of the materials /systems used in the project / operation

E3.3

Defines processes to prepare materials / components / systems for use in the project / operation

a. b. c. d. e. f.

E3.4

Manages the uses of materials / components / systems within the project / operation

a. b. c. d. e.

E3.5

Manages the recovery, reuse and disposal of materials / components / systems

a.

Defines a process for recovery and reusing the maximum amount of material b. Defines the process for disposal / long term storage minimising materials to landfill and the production of green house gas emissions c. Defines risks in material disposal d. Selects the appropriate engineering methods following a consideration of options e. Applies relevant legislation f. Documents the process of disposal / storage / renewal

ELEMENTS E3.1, E3.2 AND AT LEAST TWO OTHER ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E4A: Environmental Management

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to examine and determine the environmental management requirements of engineering work. ELEMENT E4A.1 Determines the existing environmental condition DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. E4A.2 Establishes stakeholders expectations a. b. c. d. e. E4A.3 Reviews existing environmental conditions against stakeholders expectations a. b. Researches and reviews sustainable imperatives and environmental values for the engineering project area through consultation and research Develops / responds to and initiates briefs for environmental studies which adequately reflect extent of required work. Audits existing environmental condition and identifies priorities Scopes the environmental impact of any engineering intervention into the biophysical and socio-cultural environment Identifies probable environmental engineering outcomes for the specific parameters within the brief. Records / reports on the findings of the initial assessment Consults with all major stakeholders to establish clear and agreed sustainability goals or objectives. Determines expectations regarding each component of the environment Integrates environmental considerations and the imperative for sustainability with the overall outcome of the operation or project. Identifies stakeholder views on specific options for environmental improvement and development of sustainability Records and reports on expectations for project / operation integration Determines variations between environmental and sustainability goals and the current condition of the environment Establishes the possibilities and options for the ongoing minimisation of environmental impacts, environmental regeneration and the development of sustainability Determines existing directions of project requirements against expectations Develops options from professional and stakeholder advice Determines criteria to assess the feasibility of options Evaluates available options against assessment criteria to identify risks and priorities. Provides an environmental report Develops and reports on strategies to implement the preferred options Implements strategies in consultation with appropriate stakeholders and communities Integrates environmental management plan and procedures into all aspects of engineering design and application. Collects and reviews data on implementation of strategies Evaluates progress and reviews strategies Reviews outcomes with stakeholders

c. E4A.4 Develops and ranks strategies to achieve sustainable development a. b. c. d. e. E4A.5 Implements, monitors and evaluates strategies a. b. c. d. e.

ELEMENTS E4A.1, E4A.2, E4A.3 AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELEMENT MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT This Unit is MANDATORY for candidates seeking registration on the NPER in the General Area of Practice of Environmental Engineering.

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OR UNIT E4B: Investigation and Reporting ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to identify and respond to opportunities for engineering investigation and to make recommendations that solve engineering problems or improve present applications. ELEMENT E4B.1 Responds to / Identifies problems DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. Redefines problems as necessary Identifies opportunities for engineering investigations and the likely stakeholders Identifies sources of appropriate knowledge Develops / acts on a brief to carry out the investigation Researches relevant information, seeking input from stakeholders Confirms likely scope of investigation and possible engineering applications with the relevant stakeholders by developing acceptance criteria Assesses likely resources required for the investigation Costs the investigation Identifies and plans interaction with stakeholders Provides a structure for review which may lead to recommendations for other projects Sets sustainability objectives and priorities Produces a program of activities for the investigation Determines method of approach Ensures that the necessary resources are available Liaises with other organisations and individuals who may be affected by / or who are involved in the investigation Defines and agrees upon acceptance criteria and direction with stakeholders Researches and analyses to isolate problems Reflects on the definition of problems to ensure accurate definition Identifies the technological requirements of the investigation Develops initial options for action Integrates both the engineering and possible multi-disciplinary issues into the research to achieve a sustainable solution Identifies hazards and risks Applies scientific methodologies taking into account of legal, financial, health and environmental requirements Reviews and improves the brief continuously Completes the investigation ensuring that all relevant factors have been taken into account Synthesises information and develops creative recommendations Considers all aspects of the research in developing conclusions Costs the recommendations Reviews the development of conclusions with stakeholders Seeks feedback on deliverables to ensure that the brief is satisfied

E4B.2 Plans the investigation

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.

E4B.3 Carries out the investigation

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

E4B.4 Draws conclusions and makes recommend-ations

a. b. c. d. e.

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT The nature of this elective Unit, referring to the Descriptor for E4B above, requires that normally all four Elements are demonstrated and claimed sequentially in one CER to provide the required continuity of events.

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UNIT E5: Research and Development and Commercialisation

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to identify opportunities for Research & Development (R & D), identify commercial opportunities for the outcomes and to plan and design the research. Research is a significant aspect of the work and may involve pure research as well as applied research. ELEMENT E5.1 Identifies opportunities for new or improved processes and / or products DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. E5.2 Identifies the resources required for the R & D a. b. c. d. E5.3 Initiates concept development a. b. Identifies and documents opportunities for the engineering application or adaptation of new concepts, products or technologies Analyses situations or required outcomes, in consultation with potential clients and other stakeholders, to determine justification for research Defines the process for initial background documentation and literature review Identifies emerging risks of pursuing or rejecting the opportunity Identifies potential benefits and tangible outcomes of the research and development opportunity Identifies how sustainability can drive innovation and improvement in process and products Scopes the R & D concept to develop project objectives in terms of results and time lines Formulates and submits cost estimates of development, design, methodology, procedures, research and analysis Defines research deliverables in terms of specific measurable results by stages of the research Conducts R & D scoping under the direction of environmental management requirements Determines preliminary strategic objectives and priorities being addressed by the research Refines the research process required through a collaborative process to ensure that all parties that could have a potential interest have an opportunity to express their interest Identifies the extent and combination of fundamental or applied research Analyses the impact of emerging engineering methods, technologies, processes and hypotheses to refine the R & D concept Scopes the R & D concept to develop project objectives in terms of results and time-limits Clarifies commitment to the concept with all parties directly involved Develops the concept in relation to the imperatives of sustainability Prepares formal application for research funds together with supporting documents Identifies commercial opportunities for R & D application Establishes R & D project management Identifies a research focus, conducts tests and identifies information for general application Methodically measures and records research project parameters Communicates and monitors R & D progress Ensures R & D continues to provide innovative engineering applications / systems / processes Ensures regulatory and legal requirements are addressed Analyses recorded results and develops conclusions Reports results with analysis of their significance to the underlying engineering problem Prepares demonstrations (models or prototypes) of the R & D outcomes Collaborates with others to review the costs and benefits of Research & Development Provides recommendations for the implementation of Research & Development based on commercial analysis Consults on the development of projects that are implementing Research & Development outcomes Provides engineering advice on specific aspects of commercialization such as regulatory and legal requirements, pricing, distribution and promotion Consults to transfer new technology into commercial production APPENDIX C

c. d. e. f. g. E5.4 Gains commitment to the R & D proposal Ensures research is undertaken a. b. E5.5 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. E5.6 Collaborates in the commercial-isation of research outcomes a. b. c. d. e.

ELEMENTS E5.1, E5.2, E5.3, E5.4 AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELEMENT MUST BE ADDRESSED IN ORDER TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E6: Source and Estimate Materials

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to define requirements, estimate the material required and identify appropriate sources to access the material from. ELEMENT E6.1 Defines requirements and sources for materials DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. f. E6.2 Estimates material a. b. c. d. e. E6.3 Procures material / resources a. b. c. E6.4 Prepares materials / components / systems for use in the project / operation a. b. c. d. e. f. Defines the scope and parameters for the estimate following interpretation of technical information Brings to the clients attention the sustainable implications and options Analyses estimate requirements in consultation with interested parties Compares options for materials against technical requirements Determines and evaluates community expectations of the aesthetics and functionality of the materials used in the project/operation Identifies options and costs to sources materials Carries out calculations to ensure the currency and accuracy of the figures and rates used Defines cost effective sustainable and efficient methods for the preparation of materials/components /systems Calculates estimates using the correct units in accordance with specification requirements and procedures Determines interaction that may occur between materials/components/systems within the operation/project Documents and present estimates to meet the initial requirements Uses ordering documentation to identify materials and components for purchasing Orders materials and components Maintains ordering and purchasing documentation Defines cost effective sustainable and efficient methods for the preparation of materials Schedules the access and preparation of materials Carries out tests using the selected methods to ensure agreed standards are achieved Determines interaction that may occur between materials within the operation / project Prepares certification reports on the characteristics and uses of materials Accepts or rejects materials

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E7: Change and Technical Development

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to implement technical developments and act as a catalyst in the implementation of technical innovation so that improvements in products and services are achieved. ELEMENT E7.1 Participates in planning the introduction of technical change DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. Contributes effectively in the product / service planning processes to introduce technical improvements / change Identifies opportunities for technical improvements in products and systems Consults with designated individuals/groups to introduce technical and operational improvements / change Explains the business objectives and plans to justify technical change to products/services /systems Identifies and analyses alternative approaches to managing technical problems Assesses risks and ensures an environmentally sustainable position is taken to achieve technical improvements with a recognised benefit or advantage to the organisation Participates in the workplace by promoting the development of innovative approaches to achieve technical outcomes Reviews resource management to improve productivity and / or reduce costs Responds to the changing technical needs of customers/stakeholders Keeps individuals / teams informed of progress in the implementation of technical change Negotiates and implements recommendations for improving the methods / techniques to manage technical change

E7.2

Develops technically creative and flexible approaches and solutions

a. b.

c. d.

E7.3

Manages emerging technical challenges and opportunities

a. b. c.

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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UNIT E8: Technical Sales and Promotion

ELECTIVE

DESCRIPTOR: This Unit requires members of the engineering team to identify opportunities for the sale of technical products / systems and provide technical product information to internal and external clients. ELEMENT E8.1 Identifies sales opportunities DEFINING ACTIVITIES a. b. c. d. e. Identifies potential clients Establishes contact with clients through providing information on technical products related to their processes/product Seeks information on potential clients concerns or awareness of shortcomings in present processes Researches to identify future technical and market trends Identifies opportunities to present the features and the benefits of the technical product/process Analyses the clients process/service/product to identify areas for improvement Assists the client to specify their requirements Provides information on the technical product/process to meet the clients acknowledged requirements or likely future requirements Promotes the environmental and energy factors of the product Trains clients in applying technical products Provides internal sales staff with information on the technical capability of the product/system Develops and presents product/system promotional information Attends and contributes to industry conferences in the area of product/system specialisation Contacts clients to establish satisfaction with the product Reviews and acts on feedback Communicates with other staff to review process and improve service where required Provides ongoing client support as required

E8.2

Applies product knowledge to client requirements

a. b. c. d. e.

E8.3

Promotes technical capability of the product / system

a. b. c.

E8.4

Seeks clients feed back

a. b. c. d.

ALL ELEMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO SATISFY THIS UNIT

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS Professional Engineers are responsible for engineering projects and programs in the most far-reaching sense, for bringing knowledge to bear from multiple sources to develop solutions to complex problems and issues, for ensuring that technical and non-technical considerations are properly integrated, and for managing risk. Professional Engineers must demonstrate Stage 2 competencies in relation to projects, activities and situations that involve some or all of the following: Knowledge and understanding A knowledge background equivalent to an accredited four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or recognised alternative, with in-depth knowledge across one or more broad fields of engineering. Ability to tackle technically challenging problems and work from first principles to make reliable predictions of outcomes. Ability to ensure that all aspects of a project are soundly based in theory and fundamental principles and to recognise results, calculations, or proposals that may be ill-founded, identify the source and nature of the problem and take appropriate action. Understanding how new developments relate to established theory and practice and to other disciplines with which they may interact. Expertise Ability to address issues and problems that have no obvious solution and require originality in analysis. Infrequently encountered issues and problems, outside those encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering. Development of new engineering principles and technologies including use of new materials, techniques or processes or of existing materials, techniques or processes in innovative ways. Innovation, creativity, and change, and capacity to break new ground in an informed and responsible way. Engagement with wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues, and resolution of significant problems arising from interactions between such issues. Interaction with diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs. Use of diverse resources including people, money, equipment, materials and technologies. Integration of all functional elements to form a complete and self-consistent system.

Disciplined, holistic approach to complex situations and problems and to the conduct of complex activities. Disciplined and systematic approach to design and synthesis on a substantial scale. Ability to conceptualise alternative approaches, comprehend and define the risks and benefits of each, use informed professional judgement to select an optimum that is deliverable in practice, justify and defend selection. Participation in research or research-and-development teams. Responsibility for outcomes Significant consequences in a range of contexts. Interactions between the technical system and the environment in which it operates, and integration of social, environmental, and economic outcomes over the lifetime of the product or program. Interacting effectively with other disciplines and professions and ensuring that the engineering contribution is properly integrated into the totality of the project or enterprise. Interpreting technological possibilities to society, business, and government, and ensuring that policy decisions are properly informed by technological considerations. Working with clients or non-technical stakeholders to ensure that their objectives are properly reflected in a technical brief or specification. Management roles Professional engineers may lead or manage teams appropriate to these activities and may move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises. In these management roles, Professional Engineers should clearly conceptualise risk across all facets of engineering, i.e: Identifying, assessing and managing risk, both of a technical kind and in relation to clients, users, the community and the environment. Ensuring that technological costs, risks and limitations are properly understood as well as desirable outcomes. Recognising limits to own knowledge and seeking advice, or undertaking research, to supplement own knowledge and experience.

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS Engineering Technologists specialise in the theory and practice of a particular branch of engineering technology or engineering-related technology, and in its application, adaptation and management in a variety of contexts. Engineering Technologists must demonstrate Stage 2 competencies in relation to projects, activities and situations that involve some or all of the following: Knowledge and understanding A knowledge background equivalent to an accredited three-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree or recognised alternative. Thorough understanding of the theoretical and/or experimental basis of the technology sufficient to keep pace with or actively contribute to its advancement. Understanding of engineering and technical principles sufficient to manage interactions between the technology and other parts of an overall technical system. Expertise Application of the technology in a variety of situations and contexts. Adaptation of the technology to varied or new applications or situations. Familiarity with standards and codes of practice relating to the technology, and ability to contribute to their progressive improvement based on understanding of both theoretical and practical factors. Design of equipment or installations utilising the particular technology. Management of a range of technical functions and personnel on a significant scale in an engineering or engineering-related context such as manufacturing, software development, mining, construction, building services, precision testing, plant operation etc. Knowledge and competence in a scientific or technological field other than engineering, together with well-developed expertise in its application in close conjunction with engineering work. Exercise of ingenuity, originality and innovation in adapting the technology to new applications and developing new practices for its use. Contribution to the advancement of relevant codes and standards. Participation in research or research-and-development teams concerned with advancing the technology or developing new technologies that relate to it.

Responsibility for Outcomes Inspection, approval and certification of designs, tests, installations or engineering work utilising the technology, in circumstances where the technology is agreed to be suitable for the purpose in question. Certification of compliance with performance-based criteria by equipment or installations utilising the technology. Ability to communicate the significance of the technology and its use in a particular context to other technical and non-technical stakeholders in a project. Ability to recognise fundamental properties and limitations of the technology, identify circumstances that suggest a significant problem, and take appropriate action. Assessment, communication and management of technical risk associated with equipment or installations utilising the technology. Recognising limits to own knowledge and seeking advice to supplement own knowledge and experience. Management roles Engineering Technologists may lead or manage teams appropriate to these activities. Some may move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises, employing professional engineers and other specialists where appropriate.

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ENGINEERING OFFICERS Engineering Officers focus on the practical implementation of engineering work or the conduct of engineering operations, and in the application of recognised standards and codes of practice in familiar and unfamiliar situations. Engineering Officers must demonstrate Stage 2 competencies in relation to projects, activities and situations that involve some or all of the following: Knowledge and understanding A knowledge background equivalent to a two-year Advanced Diploma of Engineering, classified at Level 6 (AQF-6) or recognised alternative. Theoretical knowledge sufficient to appreciate the detailed functioning of plant and equipment, its practical scope and limitations, and the salient features of its interaction with the operating environment. Detailed understanding of performance of equipment and components against technical specifications. Analytical skills sufficient to quantify familiar and unfamiliar operating situations and to recognise when accepted methods of solution are likely to prove inadequate in a given situation. Expertise Close familiarity with standards and codes of practice relating to a recognised field of engineering and expertise in their interpretation and application to a wide variety of situations. Specifying the components, equipment or system required to meet a given objective in compliance with the relevant standards and codes. Selecting and combining available components to form systems meeting given specifications. Installing, commissioning, maintaining, repairing and modifying plant and equipment to given specifications and/or in accordance with recognised standards and codes. Testing and fault diagnosis in complex plant and systems in accordance with accepted procedures. Utilising advanced software or other design aids to perform detailed design of critical elements and/or complex systems. High levels of training, and periodic updates and upgrades, in specific plant, equipment, systems or techniques. Contribution to the advancement of technologies, practices, codes and standards in the light of practical experience and theoretical understanding.

Participation in research or R&D teams, as experts in the construction of research equipment or otherwise. Responsibility for Outcomes Supervision of tradespeople in appropriate aspects of the above functions. Responsibility for the safe operation of complex plant under agreed guidelines. Inspection and certification of work in compliance with recognised standards and codes. Exercise of engineering judgement within the limits of accepted practice, and knowledge of when and how to seek or employ additional advice or expertise. Understanding of risk associated with normal engineering operations. Recognition of limits of applicability, detection of unlikely results and appropriate corrective action. Recognising limits to own knowledge and calling in other expertise as necessary. Management roles Engineering Officers may lead or manage teams conducting these activities. Some may move into senior management roles in engineering and related enterprises, employing professional engineers and other specialists where appropriate.

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APPENDIX D EXAMPLE OF A CAREER EPISODE REPORT

The example Career Episode Report (CER) below is only intended to give applicants for Chartered Status an overview of the type and style of documentation required and is not to be used as a mechanism of comparison or moderation against other reports. Applicants wishing to view further example reports should download the comprehensive CER example registry available at http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au

Career Episode Title: Project X Dates of Career Episode: 16/02/04 07/10/04 This project consisted of the construction of a new medium-rise building in Sydney. Our office was commissioned by the head office to complete several complicated elements of the structure. My role in this project was to complete the majority of the detailed design of the complex suspended ground floor slab. After being briefed on the project by the chief project engineer, my first task was to break down the entire floor system into an ordered set of discrete designable elements such as slabs, bands and transfer beams. Next I used the RAPT computer program to carry out the detailed design of each of the forty or so elements. This involved measuring the span, dimensions and loading on each element and entering this data to model it in the program. My aim was to make the models as accurate as practicable, while still leaving some chance to incorporate any future changes. After re-assessing the specified design criteria, I realised that the reinforcement cover I had used did not satisfy fire resistance and durability requirements. Luckily, because each design element was already set up as a computer model, it was simple enough to change the covers and make the necessary design modifications. To ensure the clarity of the design to others, I documented and ordered the calculations and computer output in a lever arch file, including summary pages and assumptions used. Throughout the design process, I produced, ordered and maintained all the design documentation including computations and reinforcement drawings. I arranged the calculations, numbering approximately 1000 pages, based on the site grid system. The RAPT output for each element designed was sorted in this system, with summary pages of input and conclusions provided for each. I clearly outlined content pages and the design concepts and philosophies at the front of the documentation, while also including sections for superseded computations and verification documentation. I drew up and updated the reinforcement drawings. I produced a sample markup which was checked by the chief project engineer and the clients to ensure an acceptable format for the rest of the drawings. After we issued this sample markup, the chief project engineer went on several weeks holiday, which left me with the task of managing the timing and production of the rest of these drawings, with minimal supervision from the department manager. Using the original design computations as my basis, I drew up all the detailed reinforcement plans. This approach allowed me to check and verify the comps as I went, and update the drawings accordingly. Altered drawings were revised and re-issued as a next revision, in many cases with copies of relevant calculations to show reasoning. During this time the rest of my workload was light so, apart from one or two difficult areas, I took the chance to push the drawings ahead and have the first revisions largely ready before time. Whilst in the middle of this process, the client advised us that the pile capping drawings needed to be issued earlier than anticipated, so I diverted more of my time and resources to this task in order to get the drawings and documentation ready for the deadline. The key documentation met this deadline, with supporting section drawings being delivered a few days later.

Competency Element Claimed

C2.3: Implements Planning and Design Process

C2.5: Prepares and Maintains Documentation Through the Design Process

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APPENDIX D: EXAMPLE OF A CAREER EPISODE REPORT (continued) The client was concerned about the deflection under load of the suspended ground floor slab. I discussed my computer model results with the client and demonstrated that the design case deflections were acceptable. I also showed that changing the design to provide less deflection would significantly increase construction costs. Another engineer completed an independent verification of the ground floor structure. I then went through and addressed all the issues raised, making changes where necessary. The head office also reviewed and directed many queries to our chief project engineer. I then reviewed and addressed many of these issues and provided responses. The reviewed design was provided to the client who advised that the design brief had been met. By coincidence, a couple of months later I was on holiday in Sydney. I used this opportunity to contact the head office and organise a site visit with one of their engineers. At the time they were constructing the basement and foundations, so not much of my design had been built yet. However the experience was still very valuable to see the site and discuss my designs with the site engineer to unearth any problems and ways he believed things could have been done better. Signature of Candidate: Candidates Verifier/s Details Name: Phone/email: Position: Relationship to Candidate: Engineering Qualifications: (or Engineers Australia Membership Number) I verify that the above narrative is a true account of the candidates own work Signature: C2.4: Reviews the Design to Achieve Acceptance

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APPENDIX E CODE OF ETHICS

The members of Engineers Australia and bound nonmembers* are committed to the Cardinal Principles of the Code: to respect the inherent dignity of the individual to act on the basis of a well informed conscience to act in the interest of the community, and to uphold its Tenets. The Tenets of the Code of Ethics are: 1. members shall place their responsibility for the welfare, health and safety of the community before their responsibility to sectional or private interests, or to other members; 2. members shall act honour, integrity and dignity in order to merit the trust of the community and the profession; 3. members shall act only in areas of their competence and in a careful and diligent manner; 4. members shall act with honesty, good faith and equity without discrimination towards all in the community.; 5. members shall apply their skill and knowledge in the interest of their employer or client for whom they shall act with integrity without compromising any other obligation to these Tenets; 6. members shall, where relevant, take reasonable steps to inform themselves, their clients and employers, of the social, environmental, economic and other possible consequences which may arise from their actions; 7. members shall express opinions, make statements or give evidence with fairness and honesty and on the basis of adequate knowledge; 8. members shall continue to develop relevant knowledge, skill and expertise throughout their careers and shall actively assist and encourage those with whom they are associated, to do likewise; 9. members shall not assist in or induce a breach of these Tenets and shall support those who seek to uphold them if called upon or in a position to do so. Bound non-members are those who have signed an undertaking to be bound by the Code of Ethics. They accept the same obligations with respect to the Code of Ethics as do members of Engineers Australia

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APPENDIX F Engineers Australia ACCREDITED ASSESSORS

This list is current as at Jan 2009. For updates please refer to the web site www.engineersaustralia.org.au WESTERN AUSTRALIA Mr Keith Collins FIEAust CPEng National Assessor or Mr Peter Brearley FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Western Australia Division 712 Murray Street WEST PERTH WA 6005 Tel: (08) 9321 3340 Fax: (08) 9481 4332 Keith E-Mail: KCollins@engineersaustralia.org.au Peter E-Mail: PBrearley@engineersaustralia.org.au VICTORIA/TASMANIA Mr Lyal Douglas MIEAust CPEng National Assessor or Mr Robert Law AM FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Victoria Division 21 Bedford Street MELBOURNE Vic 3051 Tel: (03) 9329 8188 Fax: (03) 9326 6515 Lyal Mobile: 0425 719 874 Lyal E-Mail: ldouglas@engineersaustralia.org.au Bob E-Mail: rlaw@engineersaustralia.org.au SYDNEY/OVERSEAS Mr Roland de Broglio FIEAust CPEng Manager, Chartered Assessment or Mrs Amal Hanna FIEAust CPEng National Assessor or Shelia Anderson MIEAust CPEng National Assessor or Neil Wyles FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Sydney Division Level 3, 8 Thomas Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 Tel: (02) 9410 5600 Fax: (02) 9410 0000 Roland Mobile: 0417 825 508 Roland E-mail: rbroglio@ozemail.com.au Amal Mobile: 0402 963 344 Amal E-mail: ahanna@engineersaustralia.org.au Shelia Mobile: 0412 271 105 Shelia E-mail: sanderson@engineersaustralia.org.au Neil Mobile: 0411 531 585 Neil E-mail: nwyles@tpg.com.au

QUEENSLAND Mr Les Louis FIEAust CPEng RPEQ National Assessor or Mr Michael Garratt FIEAust CPEng RPEQ National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Queensland Division 447 Upper Edward Street BRISBANE Qld 4000 Tel: (07) 3832 3749 Fax: (07) 3832 2101 Les E-mail: ljlouis@bigpond.net.au Michael Mobile: 0414 233 657 au E-mail: mgarrett@engineersaustralia.org. CANBERRA Mr Doug Tompsitt FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Engineering House 11 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 Tel: (02) 6270 6518 Fax: (02) 6273 2354 Doug E-Mail: dtompsitt@engineersaustralia.org.au NEWCASTLE Mr Chris Jenkins FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA Newcastle Division 122 Parry Street NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2300 Tel: (02) 4950 4256 Fax: (02) 4929 7121 Mobile: 0410 504 256 E-mail: CJenkins@engineersaustralia.org.au SOUTH AUSTRALIA/nNORTHERN TERRITORY Mr Ewan Hazeldine FIEAust CPEng National Assessor ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA South Australia Division Engineering House 11 Bagot Street North Adelaide SA 5006 Tel: (08) 8267 1783 Fax: (08) 8239 0932 Email: ehazeldine@engineersaustralia.org.au HONG KONG Prof Daniel P.C. Chan FIEAust CPEng National Assessor Suite 1908-1910, Asian House 1 Hennessy Road WANCHAI HONG KONG, SAR Tel: +852 2838 1138 Fax: +852 2838 2708 Email: danielpc@dcal.com.hk

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APPENDIX G APPLICATION FOR CHARTERED STATUS of Engineers Australia

[Please tick one box only]

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Registration on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) YES/NO (please circle) Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) Registration on the National Engineering Technologists Register (NETR) YES/NO (please circle) Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO)

Please indicate Engineers Australia Membership No. and grade or Engineers Australia CID:

1. PERSONAL DETAILS [please PRINT in BLOCK letters]

Title Given Names (in full) Gender Female Male Date of Birth

Family Name

[tick preferred contact address]

Private Address State/Territory Phone ( Mobile Business Address Company Name State/Territory Phone ( Mobile ) E-mail Postcode Fax ( ) ) E-mail Postcode Fax ( )

2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS [Note the requirements for certification of documents]

Qualification Title Engineering Discipline University or College Date of award of qualification

Tick if applicable

Full-time

Part-time

Sandwich

Full-time normal duration of course

Date of Conferring

3. APPLICANTS ENGINEERING PRACTICE DECLARATION

All statements of fact in my Engineering Practice Report are true and correct and I have made claims of acquired competencies in good faith. The report is my own work and is a true representation of my personal competency in written English. I confirm that I have read and that I understand the Code of Ethics of Engineers Australia. I agree that, if admitted as a Chartered Engineer Officer / Chartered Engineering Technologist / Chartered Professional Engineer of Engineers Australia, I will observe and be bound by Engineers Australias Royal Charter, Bye-laws and Code of Ethics. I understand that I have an obligation to inform Engineers Australia of any matter that may affect my fitness for admission to Chartered Status. Disclosure statement (please cross out as appropriate and sign): I note that my mailing address details will be passed onto Engineers Australia wholly-owned subsidiaries Engineers Media Pty Ltd and Engineering Education Australia Pty Ltd (EEA). I CONSENT/DO NOT CONSENT to the disclosure of my mailing address details to other third parties. Signature

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4. CREDIT CARD DETAILS Please charge my Credit Card

Visa Mastercard Diners American Express

Name on Card Card No Expiry Date Signature

Amount $

Date

*please note that the Chartered Titles Assessment fee is a non-refundable fee.

5. COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP REFER APPENDIX B

I nominate for membership of the following College(s) [please tick]: Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Engineering

Information, Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

6. NATIONAL REGISTERS (NPER, NETR, AND NEAR)

I apply for registration in the general area of practice indicated below: Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Building Services Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Naval Architecture Biomedical Engineering Electrical Engineering Management Information, Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering

I apply for recognition in the specific area of practice indicated below (Subject to availability for your register): Fire Safety Subdivisional Geotechnics In Service Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices Pressure Equipment Design Verification Heritage and Conservation Engineering

I have read Appendix B and other relevant guidelines available on the Internet and I have provided evidence in my EPR of my professional involvement in each area of practice.

7. APPLICANTS REGISTRATION DECLARATION

In support of my application for Registration, certify that I have been engaged in independent practice or have worked as an employee under general direction or have been enrolled in a formal postgraduate training program in my area of practice for at least the equivalent of one full-time year, during the past three years. I acknowledge that by paying my registration fee each year I will be indicating to Engineers Australia that I have recorded details of my CPD activities in my selected area(s) of practice during the previous three years (pro rata), which may be audited at any time, and will be confirming that my circumstances have not placed me outside the minimum practice requirements. I consent to my register address (see Contact Details above) being published in any form associated with my registration on NETR / NPER / NEAR Signature

Date

8. APPLICANTS CHECKLIST
Full name and date of birth given Certified qualifications evidence, or Qualifications Assessment Letter Application Form completed with College nominations and NPER/NETR/NEAR registration Payment enclosed (list of fees available at www.engineersaustralia.org.au) Correct address EPR, CV and CPD statement Declarations Signed Original and two copies of all documentation submitted

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Statutory Declaration by Applicant for Chartered Status of Engineers Australia

STATUTORY DECLARATION

g I

[Applicants full name, address and occupation in BLOCK CAPITAL letters]

do solemnly and sincerely declare as follows: I am an applicant for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO) status within Engineers Australia. I declare that it is not possible for me to provide independent verification of certain sections of my Engineering Practice Report (EPR). This is due to the following circumstances which were beyond my control (State circumstances which prevent independent verification and/or the provision of written references):

I declare that the information given by me in relation to these sections in my attached application

g dated / / is accurate, correct and complete in all relevant details to the best of my knowledge
and belief. (Show date EXACTLY as it appears next to your signature on the application form). I also declare that the relevant experience and level of professional responsibility claimed in the application and supporting documents provide a fair and balanced statement which may properly be taken into account by Engineers Australia in assessing my eligibility for Chartered Status. This particularly applies to the following Units and Elements of my EPR.

I stand ready to attend the Professional Interview and to respond to any reasonable requests of Engineers Australia for explanations or further information in relation to my application. I make this solemn declaration by virtue of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, and subject to the penalties provided by that Act for the making of false statements in statutory declarations, conscientiously believing the statements made in this declaration to be true in every particular. I am fully aware of the serious nature of making a Statutory Declaration or it has been explained to me.

g Signed: (Signature of declarant)

g Declared at the day of g Before me

[Signature, plus NAME AND ADDRESS IN BLOCK LETTERS, of person authorised, under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 to witness statutory declarations. See list extract from Act overleaf. Engineers Australia Membership Number is acceptable identification for a Member witnessing]

Note: The items marked g MUST be completed.

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CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
A person listed under the Statutory Declaration Act, who certifies a document must sign each photocopied page, including certified translations and must state that it is a true copy of the original document that they have seen. The signature must be accompanied by their printed name, address and status or if certified by a member of Engineers Australia, their membership number. Engineers Australia will only accept copies of documents certified by persons listed as persons before whom a Statutory Declaration may be made. STATUTORY DECLARATION A statutory declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 as amended may be made before: Part 1 Members of Certain Professions Chiropractor Medical Practitioner Pharmacist Veterinary surgeon Dentist Nurse Physiotherapist Legal Practitioner Patent attorney Psychologist Part 2 Other Persons Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public Australian Consular Office, or Australian Diplomatic Officer, (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955) Bailiff Bank Officer with 5 or more years of continuous service Fellow of the National Tax Accountants Association Finance company officer with 5 or more years of continuous service Holder of a statutory office not specified in another item in this Part Judge, or Master, of a court Justice of the Peace Magistrate Member of the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants Member of the Australian Defence Force who is an officer; or a non-commissioned officer within the meaning of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 with 5 or more years of continuous service; or warrant officer within the meaning of the Act Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants Member of the Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators

Member of Engineers Australia, other than at the grade of student Member of the Parliament of the Commonwealth; or the Parliament of a State; or a Territory legislature; or a local government authority of a State of Territory Minister of religion registered under Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961 Notary Public Permanent employee of a Commonwealth or of a Commonwealth authority; or a State or Territory or of a State or Territory authority; or local government authority, with 5 or more years of continuous service who is not specified in another item in this Part Permanent employee of the Australian Postal Corporation with 5 or more years of continuous service who is employed in an office supplying postal services to the public Person before whom a statutory declaration may be made under the law of the State or Territory in which the declaration is made Police Officer Registrar, or Deputy Registrar, of a court Senior Executive Service officer of the Commonwealth, or of a State or Territory, or of a Commonwealth, State or Territory authority Sheriff, or Sheriffs officer Teacher employed on a full-time basis at a school or tertiary education institution

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