Bachelor of Engineering Technology

The Graduate Attributes below are consistent with the exemplar developed by the International Engineering alliance and adopted by each of the Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accord respectively. See Appendix 2 of the Programme Document for Requirements for Accreditation or Recognition of Engineering Education Programmes ACC 02 including knowledge profiles and the range of problem solving descriptors. 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in SK1 to SK4 respectively to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies. 2. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or areas of specialization SK1 SK4 3. Design solutions for broadly defined engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations SK5. 4. Conduct investigations of broadly defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, databases and literature SK8 , design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions. 5. Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. SK6 6. Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly defined engineering problems. SK7 7. Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technology work in the solution of broadly defined engineering problems in societal and engineering contexts. SK7 . 8. Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice. SK7 . 9. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams 10. Communicate effectively on broadly defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to ones own work, as a member or leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. 12. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life long learning in specialist technologies. Educational Pathways Graduates from the Bachelor of Engineering Technology could progress to the four year Bachelor of Engineering or other relevant level 7 qualifications such as graduate diplomas, and to post graduate study in Engineering and related areas. Employment Pathways Graduate Careers Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are internationally employable in one of the pathways of Engineering practice. Graduates may also follow a number of paths in research and development, technical support and application, education and communication, sales, quality and general management, or technocratic roles in local authorities and government. They will be employed for their ability to assess, select and apply generic and specific engineering technology in their practice area, and for ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Graduates enter industry practice and then develop, demonstrate and maintain the practical skills and professional competence. Graduate careers have potential to develop as follows: Graduate Development Stage Enter initial employment and develop competence for independent practice under supervision Independent Practice Practice independently as a competent engineer benchmarked against the competence standard for registration as an Engineering Technology Practitioner ETPract . Now able to progress to Technical Membership of IPENZ TIPENZ Team Leadership Take overall responsibility for the work of a team in which they are the most expert Technical Management Supervise the work of others who may have greater or wider competence General Management Involved in management at an organisational level and may no longer be directly involved with technical engineering technology activities.

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