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SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES OF AN ENGINEER - Coggle Diagram
SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES
OF AN ENGINEER
Engineers and Society
Meaning
group of people related to each other
group of people related to each other
need a comfortable and safe living style
required protection etc
Social Responsibilities
Meaning
commitment from the engineering profession, to place the public safety and interest ahead
engineers take into account and show due regard for the consequences of their conduct for the well-being of others as well as the impact of their work on society and the ctizenry
requires the engineer to make determined efforts to discover all of the relevant facts concerning the design, development and deployment
Engineer Responsibility
responsible to his own image.
perform excellent job to gain respect for the public
aware of technological advancements
important devices necessary for the welfare,
health and safety of the public.
influence over decisions makers and polices
comply with laws and regulations
positive qualities
Distinguishing between Engineers and Technicians
Engineers
uses scientific & mathematics knowledge to design, construct and maintain engines and machines or structures such as roads, railways, and bridges
Not routine job
Requires decision making
Leaders to subordinates (among others technicians)
Taught basic similar knowledge of technician during
internship
Technician
workers in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skills and technique, employed to look after technical equipment or do practical work in laboratory
Routine job
Educated in science and mathematics
Technical Competency
Meaning
a capability to apply or use the set of related
knowledge, skills, and abilities, required to successfully perform ‘critical work
functions’ or tasks
Examples
Product knowledge - ability to analysis, to use appropriate tools and techniques.
Service process – hand-on activity with basic product or process knowledge.
Research / Custom designing – ability to designed and producing the actual
product
Use of technology – ability to hand-on with the equipments
Development – understand what is needed to get job done
How to Assessed or Verified
Assessment
a structured learning environment
on-the-job training
off-the-job training
other relevant workplace experience
Verification of Competency
recognition of prior learning (RPL)
on-site recognition of current competency (RCC)
the operation’s training and development program.
All verification methods must include a documented assessment.
Characteristic OF Engineers
Good Engineers should have
right attitude,
competent in his discipline,
good management skill
good networking skills
good communication skills
good team player
able to receive instruction and give instruction
good command of leadership
able to motivate and encourage subordinates
able to make decisions and provide sound justification
concern about safety and well-being of public
practice what he preaches about safety
Communication Skills
abilities you use when giving and receiving different kinds of information
Some examples include
communicating ideas
feelings or what’s happening around you
involve listening, speaking, observing and empathizing
helpful to understand the differences in
how to communicate through face-to-face interactions
phone conversations and digital communications, like email and social
media.