Knowledge Profile (WK/K)- CHARACTERISTIC

WK1 Natural Sciences A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline
WK2 Mathematics Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline
WK3 Engineering fundamentals A systematic, theory-based formulation of   engineering   fundamentals   required in the engineering discipline
WK4 Specialist knowledge Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
WK5 Engineering design Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area
WK6 Engineering practice Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline
WK7 Comprehension Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability
WK8 Research literature Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the   discipline

Complex Engineering Problem (WP/P)- CHARACTERISTIC

WP Preamble COMPLEX PROBLEMS have characteristic of WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7
WP1 Depth of Knowledge In-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6 or WK8 which allows a fundamental based, first principles analytical approach
WP2 Conflicting requirement Wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues
WP3 Depth of analysis no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate suitable models
WP4 Familiarity of issues infrequently encountered issues
WP5 Extent of applicable codes outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering
WP6 Extent of stakeholder diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs
WP7 Interdependence high level problems including many component parts or sub-problems

 

Complex Engineering Activities (EA/A), Project Based

Activities Preamble Complex activities means (engineering) activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics listed below
EA1 Range of resources Diverse resources (people, money, equipment, materials, information and technologies).
EA2 Level of interaction Require resolution of significant problems arising from interactions between wide ranging or conflicting technical, engineering or other issues.
EA3 Innovation Involve creative use of engineering principles and research-based knowledge in novel ways.
EA4 Consequences to society and the environment Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterised by difficulty of prediction and mitigation.
EA5 Familiarity Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based approaches.