2.1 Application of
established technical and
practical methods to the
solution of well defined
engineering problems.
a) Provides practical input to the analysis of key issues, applies established diagnostic processes to
investigate causes and effects, applies codified methods for characterisation and analysis as well
as performance and behaviour evaluation, fluently applies standardised solution methodologies
and formulates substantiated conclusions.
b) Uses systematic and rigorous processes to reliably judge the appropriateness and/or practical
validity of tasks, processes, practices, data, results and documented information that may be
ambiguous, ill founded, illogical or subject to uncertainty.
c) Proficiently selects and combines available components or elements to create a system,
documents outcomes and systematically verifies performance against specifications and overall
requirements of the system.
d) Thoroughly evaluates alternative practical approaches to the solution of technical problems in the
practice area.
e) Critically observes, assesses and systematically reports in accordance with procedural
requirements and codes of practice.
f) Reliably interprets, applies and verifies compliance with standards and codes in the conduct of
standardised engineering tasks relevant to specialist sub-disciplines in the practice area.
g) Contributes responsibly and appropriately to the identification, quantification, mitigation and
management of technical, health, environmental, safety and other contextual risks associated with
practical engineering application in the practice area.
h) Appreciates the need to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements applicable
to specialist sub-disciplines in the practice area.
i) Accesses appropriate knowledge resources as input to investigatory work and practical problem
solving.
2.2 Application of technical
and practical techniques,
tools and resources to welldefined
engineering problems
.
a) Proficiently identifies, selects and applies the materials, components, devices, systems,
processes, resources, physical tools, plant and equipment relevant to the area of practice.
b) Proficiently applies computer based engineering tools and resources specific to specialist subdiscipline(
s) of the area of practice, and recognises the limitations and accuracy of such tools.
c) Proficiently and safely implements laboratory test and measurement outcomes including
experimental procedures, calibration and operation of equipment and facilities, interpretation of
result data and the formulation of reliable conclusions.
d) Understands the application, capabilities, working limitations and performance expectations of the
physical tools, plant and equipment as well as instrumentation and test facilities that support the
underlying trades and specialist work within the practice area.
e) Recognises common sources of error and eliminates or compensates for them, and quantifies
their significance to any conclusions drawn.
f) Appreciates the need for systematic approaches to the acquisition, commissioning, operation,
upgrade, monitoring, maintenance and management of engineering plant, facilities, equipment and
systems.
g) Understands the role of quality management systems, tools and processes within a culture of
continuous improvement.