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Career Episode 1 Introduction CE1.1 In the first career episode of my professional development, I would like to explain a project which I completed successfully during my second year of engineering from May 2010 till July 2010. I was doing Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India. It was a mini project titled as ‘Vehicle Speed acquisition System’. I performed all the project chores within the college campus only under the supervision of my project guide.
Background CE1.2 Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India is a new technical college and thus it is fully-equipped with all sorts of modern equipments. The campus has all the essential technical equipments required to become an expert engineer. For all the four branches of engineering, the college uses innovative teaching methodology for learning, research work, and teaching. It covers wide range of subjects in sciences, humanities, social sciences, and technology and keeps highest standards of higher education and scholarship programs. CE1.3 The mini project was dedicated to lower the increasing number of accidents owing to speeding of the vehicles. It was decided to design a circuit for the highway traffic police that would act as a vehicle speed controller. This circuit would provide a digital display in accordance with the vehicles speed and also sounds an alarm if the vehicle speed exceeded the permissible speed for the highway.This circuit consisted of two LDR sensor installed on the highway 100m apart. The circuit displayed the time taken by the vehicle in crossing this 100m with a resolution of 0.001 sec. CE1.4 The objective of the project was to lesser the number of road accidents and to assist the police to control on the vehicular speed. The data counted by the counter i.e. number of objects passing would be displayed on the lcd display, which would be connected to the one of the port of microcontroller. LCD displays would be used to see the objects and the main components using are Microcontroller, IR sensor and lcd display. CE1.5 My specific duties while executing the project were as follows: ❖ Understand the basic structure of the proposed system ❖ Understand and identify the different components required to design the system. ❖ Prepare the block diagram of the system ❖ Coding and testing of the system. ❖ Holding bi-weekly meetings for project status update.
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Personal Engineering Activity CE1.6 I started the project after collecting the necessary details from the available books in the library, journals from the newspapers and also browsed the internet. Subsequent to this, I defined the key terminologies of the project and to get a better idea reproduced a block diagram of the project. I prepared the summary of various methods used to control the vehicular speed in diverse parts of the world. CE1.7 I observed that this number depends on many factors: socio-economic condition, population, availability of primary sources, types of economy etc. I prepared several charts related to the topic to analyze the data more carefully. I also found that road accidents are one of the most alarming issues of the world today. It has cut across all disciplines and professions and has developed many complexities. CE1.8 I had one fellow student as my team mate and I discussed major project issues with him. Finally, I prepared and finalized a block diagram of the proposed speed controller. I used microcontroller, Light Dependent Resistor, LCD, and power supply in the system. Some key software programs I used in the project included Keil software for c programming, Express PCB for lay out design, and Express SCH for schematic design. CE1.9 To execute the task efficiently, I researched on methodology to enhance my knowledge. I used internet search and borrowed books form library. I also took advice and suggestions from my senior business analysts and co-system analysts on process modeling and analysis. I attended discussion sessions and monthly performance review meetings on regular basis to assess the overall project report. I seek my senior colleagues’ assistance while encountering difficulties during the project. CE1.10 I documented daily progress reports and project reports and also controlled every phase of the project.I prepared a more systematic and efficient communication plan. The communication plan included determining the best methods to receive, distribute, access and update information. It acted as a basis for meetings, interviews, walkthroughs, and other communications mode between stakeholders and team. I designed and developed block diagram of the project and also noted down all the hardware and software requirements of the system. CE1.11 I then identified the benefits and risks of the change. I evaluated all the possible options with each other and chose the best software program techniques. To do so, I did a preliminary research on most popular coding techniques and also asked senior IT engineers advice. Then, I used Keil uVision for designing the system. I prepared the pin diagram and schematic diagram of the system. CE1.12 I always considered a professional and ethical code in the project execution.I regularly visited the library, browsed the internet, read newspaper articles, and latest journals to attain advanced knowledge on the project topics. I read equipment designing books for continuous development of my career. I have a keen interest in designing of equipment. CE1.13 I completed a training program on industrial safety and on hazard and operability study. I took training on safety practice for active project chores covering quality management,
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documentation and records, material management, and production systems. I also successfully completed training on process validation and equipment validation. CE1.14 I have performed post and pre-job equipment inspection for health and safety reasons and conducted root cause analysis and generated reports and recommendations for all failures. Ensured that adequate shift handovers were performed and documented and shift briefings along with inspection and evaluation of workplace environments, equipment and practices, in order to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and government regulations. CE1.15 I used Microsoft Visio to draw the process flows and Microsoft Word for process descriptions. I used Microsoft Power Point to present my work to the respective audiences and Microsoft Project Manager to draw project progress report. To make the presentation more effective, prior to the kick-off meeting, I sent the soft-copy of the presentation slides to all attendees via e-mail. I also arranged departmental outgoing activities every month for improving team spirit.
Summary CE1.16 This project helped me gaining lots of things both professionally as well as personally. I gained some valuable experience during this time. I enhanced my knowledge and gained valuable practical experience. I interacted with people from different culture and back ground. This improved my communication skills. I initiated using the lean techniques to identify and eliminate non-value added activities within the processes. I designed and developed change management plan and effective communication plan successfully and efficiently.
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Career Episode 2 Introduction CE2.1
The second career episode of my professional engineering development highlights the project ‘Two ways wireless messaging system in rural areas by usingZIGBEE. I worked on this project from October 2010 to January 2011. I was doing Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India. I performed all the project chores within the college campus only under the supervision of my project guide.
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Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India is a new technical college and thus it is fully-equipped with all sorts of modern equipments. The campus has all the essential technical equipments required to become an expert engineer. For all the four branches of engineering, the college uses innovative teaching methodology for learning, research work, and teaching. It covers wide range of subjects in sciences, humanities, social sciences, and technology and keeps highest standards of higher education and scholarship programs. The project was based on the transmission and receiving of the data from remote plces with the help of ZigBee communication device. Data Security was the primary concern for every communication system as well as it was the key objective of this project too. There are many ways to providesecurity data that is being communicated. However, in this project security was assured irrespective of thehackers are from the noise. This Project described a design of effective security for data communication bydesigning standard algorithm for encryption and decryption. Zigbee is a PAN technology based on the IEEE802.15.4 standard. Unlike Bluetooth or wireless USB devices, ZigBee devices have the ability to form a meshnetwork between nodes. Meshing is a type of daisy chaining from one device to another. My foremost duty was to analyze the situations given to me and come up with allocation system alternatives. After that I had to speculate the framework and pattern of the proposed system. Detecting the various fault levels in the existing systems and choosing the equipments accordingly was also entrusted to me, under proper supervision. I faced innumerable challenges throughout the project life-cycle and the credit of the success was to be shared by all the team members along with me. Each played their part to the utmost good faith and optimum diligence.
Personal Engineering Activity CE2.6
My electronics and communication engineering know-how was put to test in the project concerned while devising the mechanism of proper and uninterrupted flow of
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communication. I went to library to gather details about embedded systems and microcontrollers. I also read latest journals, articles from the newspapers and from internet to sharpen my knowledge and expertise. I prepared a block diagram of the proposed communication system. I also read details of Zigbee technology that allowed the short range of an individual node to be expanded and multiplied, covering a much larger area. I generated the source information by a keypad and then encrypted it. After this, I sent it to the destinationthrough Zigbee modules. I also checked the data from receiving system and decrypted it according to a specificalgorithm. I, then, displayed it on the LCD. In this project, I used regulated 5V, 500mA power supply. 7805 three terminalvoltage regulator for voltage regulation. I also used Bridge type full wave rectifier to rectify the ac output of secondary of 230/12V step down transformer.I prepared a project report in English with the help of Microsoft Word to be presented to the project supervisor and my Head of the Department. Additionally, I also make sure that all the process had no damage to the environment considering environmental standards. I used my engineering background technical knowledge in electronics engineering and calculated innumerable calculations of the project. I also charged the 48V battery system on periodic intervals and recorded each cell output to analyze the performance. I also conducted few tests on batteries, namely specific gravity test and open circuit voltage test. I always upgraded my engineering knowledge skills by studying information. I also browse the internet and visit my local library for books with the latest technologies. In my job responsibilities, I followed British Standards (BS) and International Electric Codes (IEC) in all devices and instruments. I regularly exchanged ideas and knowledge with senior professionals and peers with prior experience in similar projects. I used my software skills and employed the software tools in designing and other project activities. I used AutoCAD and Microsoft (MS) Office Applications like MS Excel MS Word, MS Power Point in different phases of the project. I prepared design calculations for essential project parts under the guidance of my project guide. He verified the calculation sheet and project schedule. I provided the operating procedure of the major project system and provided training to operating team. I also took training on hazardous task handling and on equipment qualification. I managed the activity of process engineer and distributed their work task to meet the project timelines I successfully completed the project with the help of other key departments required for the successful execution of the project. I mentored weekly progress meetings and prepared reports in English to submit them to the management. I maintained service observations on weekly basis and also prepared a report for this. It assisted in minimizing work deficiencies and enhances the project quality on the whole. I documented the reports in English with the help of MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Word and sent them through MS Outlook to my supervisors.
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I ensured safety is compiled in all the work activities by practicing safety norms in accordance with the management. As the project involved both mechanical and electrical hazards, I always took care of safety hazards in my code of conduct. In association with this, I ensured that no damage is done to environment by fulfilling the prerequisites of environment standards. My work always adhered to the occupational health and safety, ethics and code of conduct for all the personnel employed with me.
Summary CE2.14
I undertook this particular project of communication system and its management as it promised to help the society and the environment to reduce the pollution and loss in one of the most vital aspects that is electricity. I conducted the audit work and came across many flaws that are prevalent in the modern day industry. This research work enabled me to learn about many electronics components and their mode of action. I enhanced my communication skills and worked in team spirit. I also gained lot of knowledge regarding this form of energy and it will surely be advantageous in my prospective career profile.
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Career Episode 3 Introduction CE3.1
In the third career episode of my professional development, I would like to explain a project which I completed successfully during my final year of engineering from February 2011 to April 2011. I was doing Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India. It was a mini project titled as ‘Data Counting System’. I performed all the project chores within the college campus only under the supervision of my project guide.
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Shaaz College of Engineering and Technology, Telangana, India is a new technical college and thus it is fully-equipped with all sorts of modern equipments. The campus has all the essential technical equipments required to become an expert engineer. For all the four branches of engineering, the college uses innovative teaching methodology for learning, research work, and teaching. It covers wide range of subjects in sciences, humanities, social sciences, and technology and keeps highest standards of higher education and scholarship programs. The data counted by the counter i.e. number of objects passing would be displayed on the lcd display, which would be connected to the one of the port of microcontroller. LCD displays would be used to see the objects and the main components using are Microcontroller, IR sensor and lcd display. The present project would count the number of objectives by using intelligent system called Object counter. In this I would place a light resource by that if any object passes though the sensor the rays not reach the sensor. The ldr would convert these signals into electric signals and that outputwould be fed to the one of the pin of microcontroller. In this micro controller I would use the Timer as a counter such that the counter would count the number of objects. My project responsibilities consisted of: ❖ Planning of the project to cover project issues and to review the available literature reviews and other related journals on the topic. ❖ Analysis of a large amount of background researches on the basic theories and ideas on the topic along with few advance and contemporary theories ❖ Preparing all the necessary documents and complete the project report to be presented to the higher authorities. ❖ Produced mini project report in English to document the complete details of the project along with system programs and submitted for demonstration and review.
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Personal Engineering Activity CE3.6
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I started the project after collecting the necessary details from the available books in the library, journals from the newspapers and also browsed the internet. Subsequent to this, I defined the key terminologies of the project and to get a better idea reproduced a block diagram of the project. I prepared the summary of various methods used to control the vehicular speed in diverse parts of the world. I prepared several charts related to the topic to analyze the data more carefully. I had one fellow student as my team mate and I discussed major project issues with him. Finally, I prepared and finalized a block diagram of the proposed speed controller. I used microcontroller, Light Dependent Resistor, LCD, and power supply in the system. Some key software programs I used in the project included Keil software for c programming, Express PCB for lay out design, and Express SCH for schematic design. I prepared a hardware diagram of the proposed system. I also formed a flowchart to illustrate complete working of the system. I always followed academic honesty and integrity in publishing my own original work. I shared published journal articles and tutorials relating to the basics of computer vision with other research team members at the preliminary literature review stage. I asked and received assistance from my supervisor and few research team members for understanding well-known theories and techniques. I got guidance and received advises from my thesis supervisor on every aspect in the research project. I also discussed and communication with the fellow team mates during the meetings. I attended regular meetings every two weeks with my supervisor and the other colleagues to discuss project findings and work-in-progress report of the project. I also communicated and coordinated with my team mates for any project update. I observed that wireless is the buzz of communication industry today. The field of wireless communication is growing leaps and bounds day by day. There have been many advancements taking place in the semiconductor industry leading to more and more advancements in wireless technology. There is a huge scope for improvement in wireless communication technology. One of the highly hyped advancement is in Wireless LANS. For example the data can be transmitted between different LANS by using simple coding technique and that too very efficiently. Wireless RF communication is finding a huge development in Satellite Communications. The RF signals are sensed and reflected back to the earth stations. These signals contain information about weather forecasting, geological surveys and other cosmic developments. So, this project can be a sustainable solution for future and can be used to form a safe transportation. I always considered the professional and ethical code in the project execution. I also followed Occupational safety and health and company safety standards, ASME standards along with the World health organization and USFDA standards. I conducted and made
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compliance report of Hazard and operability study (HAZOP) recommendations and I also participated in quality risk assessment study. I managed the activities of process engineers and distributed their work task to meet the project timelines. I also coordinated with the production team for successful completion of the project. I coordinated with many fellow employers to complete this project. I also reviewed the equipment comparative reports to finalize the vendor for procurement. I successfully completed the project with the help of production, R&D, maintenance, purchase, accounts, safety, quality control and quality assurance department.
Summary CE3.14
The project was very significant for my engineering course and it required comprehensive demonstration of managerial, technical, and professional skills in planning, executing and reporting on an approved engineering project within a stipulated time. I enhanced my project management expertise and sharpened my research skills. I learnt methods of data collection and synthesis of vital technical details from all resources to produce novel designs in the project. I also got an opportunity to be acquainted with the professional-standard technical documents. I improved working in a team environment and improved my communication.
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Professional Summary Statement
Competency Element
A brief summary of how you have applied the element
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE PE1.1 Comprehensive, theoryI completed the projects assigned based understanding of the to me successfully and underpinning natural and demonstrated my understanding of physical sciences and the fundamental knowledge of engineering fundamentals Engineering. applicable to the engineering discipline PE1.2 Conceptual understanding I carried out mathematical of the mathematics, numerical calculations and critical analysis analysis, statistics and computer pertaining to the field of and information sciences which Engineering underpin the engineering discipline
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
Paragraph in the career episode(s) where the element is addressed CE1.12, CE1.13, CE2.8, CE2.12, CE 3.8
CE1.9, CE1.13, CE2.6, CE2.7, CE3.10, CE3.12
CE1.8, CE2.12, I made a template named� overall CE3.7, CE3.8 control evaluation� and used it for validating process controls. I examined each sub process to check if essential internal controls are in place.
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PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
I designed structured surveys for the employees and visited library on regular basis. I am up to date with current technical developments in my field
CE1.8, CE2.13, CE3.11
Being aware of the roles and significance of the engineering workforce to the favorability of PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual the project outcome, I provided factors impacting the engineering specifications and documentation discipline as per the laws and regulation.
CE1.10, C-2.6, C 2.8
PE1.6 Understanding of the I paid great attention to ensure that scope, principles, norms, the all the safety standards accountabilities and bounds of requirements. contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY I ensured that major activities for every project were based on sound and fundamental engineering PE2.1 Application of established principles. engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
CE1.13, CE2.4, CE1.4, CE1.7, CE1.9,CE1.13, CE3.4
PE2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
PE2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes PE2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
I have demonstrated proficiency in using computational resources and software tools
I always conformed to client’s requirements
I seek out requirements and associated resources and realistically assess the scope and indicative costs of the complex
CE1.7, CE1.9, CE1.10, CE1.11, CE1.12, CE1.13, , CE2.12,C 2.13 , CE3.12
CE1.12, CE2.8, CE3.9, C 3.10 CE1.14, CE2.5, CE 3.7, CE3.8,CE1.4, CE1.7, CE1.12, CE2.11 CE1.4, CE2.7, CE3.6
CE1.7, CE1.11, CE2.6, CE2.7, CE3.7, CE3.8
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PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES I am familiar with the code of ethics. PE3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability
E3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
PE3.3 Creative innovative and proactive demeanour
CE1.5, CE1.8, CE2.10, C3.9, CE1.13, CE2.9
I am proficient in English and always been enhancing my communication skills
CE1.7
I prepared clear and well constructed documents such as reports, designs. I identified the opportunities for the professional improvement and I am always ready to challenge engineering practice
CE1.6, CE2.4, CE2.5, CE3.7
I am creative and able to apply alternative concepts in my work on projects
CE2.9, CE3.12
CE1.6, CE3.5, CE3.4
I often seek out knowledge of CE1.6, CE3.8 advances and new technological developments in my profession I am capable of gathering, CE1.4, CE1.7, CE1.9, assessing and utilizing information CE2.6, CE2.8, CE3.3 and data critical to the success of the project objectives. PE3.4 Professional use and management of information
PE3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
I produce clear and well constructed documents such as reports, designs and aware of document identification and control procedures I have made it a point to upgrade my professional and technical knowledge.
CE1.13, CE2.7, CE2. 9
CE1.6
CE1.7, CE2.7 I manage my time effectively and use schedule of work to manage
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the timely execution of projects
PE3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership
By accepting the professional responsibility of managing the projects, I presented a professional image
CE1.3, CE1.4, CE1.7, CE1.8, CE2.6, CE2.7, CE2.9,CE3.3,
I understand the fundamentals of team dynamics and communicate with my management and other team members
CE1.6, CE2.6,
I demonstrated ability to lead while respecting others’ agreed roles. I have earned trust, respect and confidence of my colleagues through competent and timely completion of tasks
CE1.3, CE2.9
CE1.6, CE3.13
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Continued Professional Development The entire project lead to far corners of the modern day practical applications of the real-time scenarios of the ongoing industrial life and made me perceive all the challenges and hurdles faces in those conditions. My engineering knowledge reached unfathomable depths as all my book based knowledge was put to test. I was compelled to study a lot to conduct the research activities and analysis work as I faced day to day challenges, and they really paid off with the success of the project. The requirement of optimum power supply management was achieved successfully and my work in the analysis of the situation, speculation of the equipments, etc. attributed to the success of the project. I also attended several conferences, symposiums, and seminars conducted within the university to constantly seek information about the latest achievements in the field of electronics and communication. I also attended various webinars on the latest technological developments and enhanced my communication skills. In my self-study I focus on – journals, user manuals of softwares, knowledge portals, and engineering standards. I have completed several training courses including classroom training, Web-Based Training (WBT) and On-Job Training (OJT). The training courses were covering technical, practical and safety related topics.
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Career Episode 1 Introduction The first career episode of my Competency Demonstration Report is founded on a project which I completed for the client Kurian George and Sumitha Jacob. I was employed as an Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with SJ Builders Private Limited, Melbourne, Australia. The site address was Ferngully, Crescent, South Morang. I successfully completed this project in 9 months from March 2015 to November 2015. I was assisted by my colleagues in the effectual execution of this project. Background CE1.1 SJ Builders Private Limited is a company that provides perfect building solution for innumerable clients. The company deals in building homes and redesigning them as per the requirements of the clients. The company appoints individual project managers for a project and the project managers thus develop customized housing and Building Solutions. The Company takes projects from client companies and assigns their workforce to execute them successfully. The vision of the company is to provide quality service and product to the clients.
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CE1.2 This project aimed to develop a site at Fern gully, Crescent, South Morang for the client. I was appointed as and Estimator and Quantity Surveyor. It was a single story building, and the client asked complete designing of the building. I went to the site to gather preliminary details and made a proposal draft out of the collected data. CE1.3 The client analyzed thoroughly the draft proposal prepared by me. Finally, my design and got approved and I was appreciated from both ends. The whole project work excluded any costs incurring owing to additional edge beam deepening, bored piers and blinding concrete. Along with this, it also did not include cost of landscaping. CE1.4 During this project work, I fulfilled some critical responsibilities as given below: Floating enquires for material prices, study, compare and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors and get quotations from them. Correspondences with consultant, clients, and suppliers. Designing and drafting sites using AutoCAD by considering the required alterations. Preparation of detailed budgets and cost plans to reduce the total cost of the project. Liaise with offices over building permits and construction approvals. Personal Engineering Activity CE1.5 I began my work by a thorough study and analysis of the existing process. I proposed a novel layout and contacted with different material suppliers. I sent them quotations for my requirements. I extracted all the vital details and formed a report for my company and my client to comprehend and then executed the project as desired and also in a successful way. It was a brainstorming task for me. CE1.6 I collected the conceptual plan from the architect and thoroughly studied it. I also took working drawings for the site. I also obtained a copy of estate guidelines approval from my company and always adhered to them during the project. I noted the main project requirements and made a MS-Word file in English to be sent to every stakeholder and supplier. CE1.7 I faced some major issues too in this project as it was the first single-handed project. I assured that concrete slab was designed as per structural drawing. It was a crucial component of the whole project. I engineered roof truss frames, and double gazed all the sliding doors of the building. I always took care of safety issues and other project issues to complete this project effectually.
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CE1.8 I had gained theoretical knowledge from my studies in the university, but this project was my first hands-on practical experience as a Site Structural Engineer, and I found that application of work was different from what I had learned at university. With the help of my supervisors, I succeeded to avoid obstacles and learned how to lead the project in a short period. CE1.9 I prepared the complete work plan. I took data from similar projects, I made calculations based on the old experiences, and I prepared a draft work plan. I discussed it with my chief on technical meetings. These work plans consisted of the schedule of the work, work description and the cost of the work. I also dealt with the suppliers to get required amounts of materials which were calculated and determined from the project. CE1.10 My work on-site started with the supervision of work on the foundation of the building. A building audit firm was hired to supervise all construction work. They were responsible for accuracy of the project, and the application on site was performed according to their projections and according to the standards. I didn’t have any disputes with the audit firm, because I made sure that the quality of our work will pass the Construction standards. CE1.11 I supervised both static and architectural projects at the same time. In the delicate works stage, I oversaw all the works done on-site. These works included internal plastering work, papier-mâchÊ work, gypsum work, leveling concrete on the floor, sandpaper the walls before painting, interior painting, etc. Since my work in this position and further on I always work according to the schedule. The schedule helps to manage my time effectively and to prepare progress reports, calculations, and drawings, etc. on time. CE1.12 I always made sure that there must not be any damage to the environment owing to my project activities. I also provided safe workplace standards to my project team, my workers, and all the stakeholders involved in the project execution. I felt fortunate to be given the opportunity to lead this kind of project. It was also a great honor for me to have the appreciation and recognition of my manager on completion of the project. Summary CE1.13 this job was my first hands-on experience as a qualified Site Structural Engineer, and I learned so much about the practical application of the situation. I had the opportunity to practically apply all my civil engineering knowledge in the real sense. I enhanced my time management qualities and also developed my communication skills. In addition to this, I learned many things including how to read a project, leading workers, price analysis, purchasing, communicating with people, etc. I gained knowledge in the field of civil
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engineering as well as experience in other related areas. I learned great knowledge and skill in building and construction during my time with my company.
Career Episode 2 Introduction CE2.1 The second career episode of my Competency Demonstration Report is founded on a project which I completed for the client Justin Joseph. I was employed as an Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with SJ Builders Private Limited, Melbourne, Australia. The site address was Turion Drive, Mickleham. I completed this project in 8 months from May 2015 to December 2015. I was assisted by my colleagues in the effectual execution of this project. Background CE2.2 SJ Builders Private Limited is a company that provides perfect building solution for innumerable clients. The company deals in building homes and redesigning them as per the requirements of the clients. The company appoints individual project managers for a project and the project managers thus develop customized housing and building solutions. The company takes projects from client companies and assigns their workforce to execute them successfully. The vision of the company is to provide quality service and product to the clients. CE2.3 I was involved in the construction of this home which was a single story building. I supervised the structural works on site and was responsible for applying for formworks and reinforcement works. I learned all project and geotechnical studies, feasibility studies, cost estimations, etc. I supervised all structural works and submission of related reports to the project manager. I also organized all the stages of structural works starting with the design until the application on site. CE2.4 I arranged the supply of required amounts concrete, steel, formwork, etc. along with a workforce of the project. I assured construction of the structures by contractual and design requirements on site and worked according to the standards. I prepared and submitted a conceptual work plan and drawing of the site.
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CE2.5
I successfully held following project responsibilities in this tenure:
Final approval of the materials to be used in the construction as per specification, drawings and local availability Always updating knowledge of the prices of the construction material by keeping in touch with the suppliers Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required documents Ongoing cost analysis of maintenance and repair work Feasibility studies of client requests. Personal Engineering Activity CE2.6 Working on this project was very challenging for me because of the large scope of the project, my direct responsibility for work and on the big number of workers. I applied novel techniques of construction in this project. I browsed the internet to get more information on the techniques. I also read several books and journals to sharpen my skills and capabilities. CE2.7 I held significant project responsibilities. I also worked in the technical office at the same time preparing required documentation, reporting current situations, designing and drawing structure projects. I had technical meetings with my chief at least once a week. In these meetings, I published the works that have been done on site. After sessions, I applied the decisions that have been agreed in meeting on site. CE2.8 I went to the construction site in the mornings every day, and I made briefing meetings with workers. During these briefings, I gave instructions for that day to the workers according to the work schedule that has been decided on our weekly meetings. I recorded the works progress on my field manual and reported the information to the site manager daily. I compared the actions with the projects and also, I controlled the plan compliance. CE2.9 During my site visits I also explained to the workers about the activities they must make to follow the safety rules. With a small technical team, we made risk assessments to detect problems we could encounter on site. As the result of our risk assessments site conditions became following the national health and safety regulations. I made my workers to use safety equipment, and I always observed that they worked according to safety standards. CE2.10 I took over the responsibility of calculations and drawing for the project. Preparing of these drawings provided me with a better understanding of the site and the construction requirements. I applied all my knowledge in civil works, mathematics, IT and engineering fields achieved during my studies, skills that I made during the university studies and my experience obtained during employment in this company in the preparation of the project.
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CE2.11 When I finished with the calculations of the dimensions of the structures, I drew them in the Auto-CAD. I made predictions by using Excel and prepared the summary tables for the results. When I completed all the calculations and design work, I developed the final report that included engineering sketches, tables, operational descriptions and draft drawings, etc. Then the technical meeting was arranged, and after approval of the project, we started to make an application of the structures on site. CE2.12 In this project I also acted as a member of the office technical team. At the end of the original design stage, I worked with the cost estimation team to define the initial cost of the project and to prepare a report for the project manager. We calculated the amount of the materials necessary for the works, and we received offers from 3 suppliers. We compared these offers, and we found the most effective option regarding price, quality, and deadlines. Summary CE2.13 As a result of this project I achieved a high level of knowledge and skill in designing roads. I worked hard to learn about the structure works. I also increased my expertise in understanding complex projects and its software and hardware. I exceeded my expectations and proved to myself that I was more than capable of learning, adapting and excelling at something new. I always kept a professional image working with other engineers, workers, suppliers, and managers. I concluded my objectives on time and the budget. The workers who worked under me were sorrowful as well because I had always taken care of them and protected their rights against other workers and company. After my hard work and performance in this job, I was awarded the 50% increase in my salary by the company.
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Career Episode 3 Introduction CE3.1
The third career episode of my Competency Demonstration Report is founded on a project which I completed for the client Gideon DevavaramBhaskaran and FebinPriyaThanakaraj. I was employed as an Estimator and Quantity Surveyor with SJ Builders Private Limited, Melbourne, Australia. The site address was Mountleigh Circuit, Craigieburn,Victoria. I successfully completed this project in 8 months from September 2015 to May 2016. I was assisted by my colleagues in the effectual execution of this project.
Background CE3.2
SJ Builders Private Limited is a company that provides perfect building solution for innumerable clients. The company deals in building homes and redesigning them as per the requirements of the clients. The company appoints individual project managers for a project and the project managers thus develop customized housing and building solutions. The company takes projects from client companies and assigns their workforce to execute them successfully. The vision of the company is to provide quality service and product to the clients.
CE3.3
I supervised the structural works on site and was responsible for applying formworks and reinforcement works. I learned all project and geotechnical studies, feasibility studies, cost estimations and all the relevant documentation. I supervised structural work of contractors. I also organized various stages of structural work from design till the application on-site.
CE3.4
I arranged supply of concrete, steel, formwork and workers for the proposed production. I was also responsible for construction in accordance with contractual, design and standards requirements. I drafted and interpreted specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods & procedures. I set up work control procedures to ensure that standards of performance, quality, cost & safety are met.
CE3.5
I performed below given project responsibilities: ❖ Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bill of quantities, and other documentation ❖ Researching, investigating and evaluating materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works. ❖ Providing effective communication between various departments. ❖ Administering contracts and verifying and certifying satisfactory completion.
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Personal Engineering Activity CE3.6
I conducted all stages of civil work by myself from the stage of commencement to the completion of the project. I designed some structure parts that were not existed in the project. I used Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications for creation of design and documentation. I solved problems that we faced during the construction stage. In order to succeed in this, I made lots of investigations from the different sources and use all my previous experience and knowledge.
CE3.7
I also specified which construction contractor would do the structural works. The selection was made through a tendering process. During the actual site work I was submitting progress reports to project manager once in 2 weeks. Also I reported to general manager once for a month. These reports included the cost analysis, time analysis, and works programs. I discussed the materials to be purchased and their costs, suppliers and other technical questions during technical meetings. Also I had general meetings once a week between whole the project team and shared the parts we have done in the project.
CE3.8
I supervised both workers and this engineer himself. I discussed the project one-to-one on site, made decisions which applications should have be done according to the customer demands and specifications. I followed the applications that have been made by workers and I have corrected them if they made something wrong.
CE3.9
I worked with the mechanical engineers to determine where to put the foundation depending on where the machines were to be located. All of the engineers (civil, electric and mechanic) contributed to the design of the infrastructure and worked in coordination.
CE3.10
I found solutions for the problems with the help of his knowledge and his help and I improved myself very much.I was responsible for supervising the contractor on-site as there were different problems that occurred every day. Although the contractor had a civil engineer and a master builder they made mistakes therefore a third eye was always useful. The most common mistake was in the reinforcement process.
CE3.11
While the construction work continued, I purchased materials for the civil works. I was the only person who understood civil works in the company. In addition to the main requirements concrete and steel, I purchased all materials from anchor bolt, sand and gravel to screws etc. For
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CE3.12
Before I started to design the channels, I received soil report, architectural technical data from our mechanical department, topographic field application, other data sheets and various calculations.Then I prepared a draft design for the project. These drafts have been evaluated during technical meeting which were attended by me, mechanical engineers and our project manager.
CE3.13
In these meetings we discussed the feasibility of the projects, costs, implementation methods and other technical aspects of the project. I worked in close collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers. After the evaluation of the draft, I prepared the final project and it was approved by the project manager.
Summary CE3.14 I gained great knowledge and skills in concrete, steel, formwork and delicate works during my time in this company working on this Project. Because I was the only engineer in the office and on-site, I learned the key aspects that a designer should take into consideration including the specific details about projects and I had the capability to work with different departments. My time management skills allowed time and my team to finish our objectives on time.I increased my knowledge and experience by applying my professional skills in another company.
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Paragraph in the A brief summary of how you have career episode(s) Competency Element applied the element where the element is addressed PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE PE1.1 Comprehensive, theorybased understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline
I had successfully concluded CE1.12-CE1.14, engineering objectives assigned to CE2.12-CE2.13, me by my superiors, which clearly CE3.12-CE3.13 demonstrated my fundamental knowledge on the theories engineering fundamentals.
PE1.2 Conceptual understanding I performed mathematical CE1.6, CE1.8, CE2.5, of the mathematics, computations and numerical CE2.6,CE2.7, CE2.9, numerical analysis, analysis for my projects. CE3.5, CE3.11 statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline PE1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
I used my knowledge in structural design and civil engineering for the steel reinforcements in the project
CE1.11-CE1.12, CE1.11, CE2.4, CE2.6, CE2.7,CE2.8, CE3.8, CE3.12CE3.13
I always kept abreast of new CE1.10, CE2.5, CE3.7 developments and technologies pertaining to my discipline PE1.4 Discernment of especially those that related to my knowledge development current project objectives. and research directions within the engineering I pored through and applied CE1.8, CE2.13, discipline available and applicable literature CE3.12 and research materials that would affect current project outcome.
I am aware of the necessary CE1.5, CE1.7, CE1.9, PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual interface inherent between CE1.13, CE2.8, factors impacting the engineering systems and the CE2.13, CE3.8-CE3.9, engineering discipline different stakeholders of every CE3.13 project.
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CE1.4, CE1.10, CE2.9-CE2.10, I am aware of the roles and CE3.10 significance of the engineering workforce to the favorability of the project outcome.
I always used the systematic CE1.6, CE1.8, CE2.5, approach when creating CE2.13, CE3.5, PE1.6 Understanding of the engineering designs for my CE3.7, CE3.11 scope, principles, norms, projects. accountabilities and bounds CE1.5, CE1.7, CE1.8, of contemporary I am knowledgeable on the CE2.4, CE2.8-CE2.9, engineering practice in the principles of Project Management CE3.4, CE3.6 specific discipline as it pertains to construction works. PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY I made sure that major activities CE1.7, CE1.11for every project were based on CE1.12, CE2.4, PE2.1 Application of established sound and fundamental CE2.7, CE3.7, CE3.12 engineering methods to engineering principles. complex engineering problem solving I researched solutions to complex CE1.14, CE2.13, problems encountered in my CE3.14 projects.
I am very proficient in identifying CE1.9, CE2.9, CE3.10 the best materials for the project objectives. PE2.2 Fluent application of CE1.10, CE2.10, engineering techniques, I am skilled in preventing, CE3.8, CE3.11 tools and resources detecting and repairing problems in the construction, processes and operations in my projects. I always conformed to client’s CE1.5, CE1.12PE2.3 Application of systematic requirements, other stakeholder’s CE1.13, CE2.4, engineering synthesis and specifications and applicable CE3.4, CE3.12 design processes regulations for each project.
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I have always been aware of my CE1.13, CE2.6-CE2.8, accountability for all my designs CE3.8 and engineering works.
PE2.4 Application of systematic I always incorporated cost CE1.8-CE1.9, CE2.5, approaches to the conduct considerations in all of my project CE2.9, CE3.5, CE3.9 and management of objectives. engineering projects PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
I have made safety compliance in CE1.6, CE1.10, the workplace one of the guiding CE2.5, CE2.10, CE3.4 PE3.1 Ethical conduct and principles on all of my work and professional accountability projects.
PE3.2 Effective oral and written I have written and prepared CE1.8, CE2.4-CE2.5, communication in engineering documents and reports CE2.7, CE3.4-CE3.5, professional and lay CE3.10 domains
PE3.3 Creative innovative and proactive demeanour
PE3.4 Professional use and management of information
I have used novel approaches to CE1.14, solve problems encountered in my CE3.14 projects.
CE2.13,
I have sought out knowledge of CE1.10, advances and new technological CE3.5, developments in my profession.
CE2.5,
I am proficient in gathering, CE1.8, CE2.13, CE3.7 assessing and utilizing information and data critical to the success of the project objectives. I am capable of tracking CE1.6, CE1.11, documentation and am aware of CE2.5, CE2.9, CE3.4control procedures needed for the CE3.5, CE3.11 management of the project objectives.
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I have always made it a point to CE1.10, CE2.5, CE3.7 upgrade my professional and technical knowledge.
PE3.5 Orderly management of I have always managed my own CE1.14, self, and professional and team’s time to finish our/my CE3.14 conduct project objectives.
CE2.13,
I have always comported myself in CE1.9-CE1.10, a professional manner when CE2.10, CE3.10dealing with the stakeholders of CE3.11, CE3.12 the project.
PE3.6 Effective membership and leadership
I led and/or was a part of the team CE1.4, CE2.8, CE2.9, of engineering professionals, CE3.10-CE3.11, technicians, crafts persons, and CE3.13 manual laborers in various team construction projects. team I have sought out knowledge and CE1.7, CE2.5, CE3.7, help from various sources and CE3.13 experts and professionals to produce engineering solutions.
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Continued Professional Development I incorporate my knowledge of civil engineering in all my projects. I always emphasize the latest trends in designing, styles, computer-aided software designs and numerical analysis of the projects. All through the projects, I regularly updated my knowledge and learning capabilities by visiting libraries, seeking help from reference books, and exchange of ideas and thoughts in peerto-peer communication. I was also environmentally conscious, so provided environmentalfriendly site designs of my projects. I also ensured the quality of raw material used in the construction and gave particular importance to cost-effective raw materials. I incessantly updated my relevant skills and technical expertise by attending workshops, and seminars. I was always endeavoring to achieve my project goals by presenting some conference papers as well. I generally communicate with my seniors and took help from internet reading any new inclusion in the project
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