Professional Skills Demonstration Assignment

This assignment requires the candidate to showcase their professional skills by providing detailed career episodes and linking them to relevant Engineering Technology (ET) competencies. The document outlines three career episodes, each illustrating specific skills related to oral and written communication, creativity, information management, self-management, and teamwork. The candidate connects these examples to the designated competency codes (CE), demonstrating their proficiency in various professional areas.

Summary Statement
Sajith Raj

Engineering Technologist: Summary Statement
Competency Element
A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number in the
career episode(s) where the
element is addressed
ET1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
ET1.1 Systematic, theory-
based understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the
technology domain
1. This report was based on the
design and construction of
New Orbital Highway and
Truck Route in Doha, Qatar.
This project focused on
connecting the North Relief
Road with the Salwa Road for
reducing the traffic congestion.
2. This report was based on the
improvement of Mafraq to Al
Ghweifat Border post
Highway in Abu Dhabi,
U.A.E. This project focused on
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1,
CE 1.2.2 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1
and CE 2.2.3

road widening, construction of
three interchanges and utilities
for facilitating international
trade.
3. This report was based on the
development of the CMW or
Command of Military Works
Airbase for the U.A.E Armed
Forces.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.2.2 and CE 3.4.1
ET1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics and
computer and information
sciences which underpin
the technology domain
1. Architectural construction
procedures and methods have
been utilized for the
construction of underpasses
and various civil structures.
2. Technical designing and
construction skills have been
utilized for constructing
interchanges and highway
utilities. Electronics and
communication engineering
knowledge and skills have
been for the street lighting
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.3.2

works. Computer skills have
been used for appropriately
using the MS tools.
3. Knowledge of electronics
and communication
engineering has been utilized
for understanding the working
mechanism of automated
landing systems and
identifying the important
components of the project.
Knowledge of embedded
systems and electronics has
been used for rebuilding tower
communication, electrical
systems and constructing the
runway with new technologies.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2
ET1.3 In-depth
understanding of specialist
bodies of knowledge within
the technology domain
1. The structure and design of
certain civil structures such as
viaducts, bridges and
underpasses have been
understood for carrying out
this project.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1

2. In-depth understanding of
various types of interchanges
such as directional, diamond
and cloverleaf were required
for executing the project
activities.
3. Concept of auto landing
systems has been understood in
this project. In-depth
understanding of the core
components of auto landing
system such as auto brake
systems, radio altimeters and
autopilot were understood in
this project.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1,
CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,
CE 3.3.3
ET1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development
within the technology
domain
I had to study various research
papers and literature reviews
on constructions for effectively
carrying out the highway
construction and determining
appropriate materials for the
project. A significant research
work was carried out for
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.4 and CE 1.4.2 and
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.6 and CE 2.4.2 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,
CE 3.2.5 and CE 3.4.2

getting a clear understanding of
the project requirements and
objectives. The research work
helped me to develop
knowledge within the
technology domain.
ET1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the technology
domain
1. Proper construction of ramp
bridges is required for
facilitating the repair and
maintenance work of the
bridge without affecting the
traffic flow. Knowledge of
highway interchanges is
needed for construction of
grade separation to permit the
traffic flow.
2. Interchanges are
intersections that have
separated grades consisting of
ramps. The construction of
interchanges is dependent on
local conditions.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1,
CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1,
CE 2.3.1
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,

3. The working mechanism of
auto landing system depends
on the accuracy of the auto
brake system. The weather
monitoring systems are
dependent on the accuracy of
the accelerometer sensors.
CE 3.3.1
ET1.6 Understanding of the
scope, principles, norms,
accountabilities and bounds
of contemporary
engineering practice in the
technology domain
I have understood the norms,
principles and scope of the
electronics and communication
engineering practice for
fulfilling the requirements of
the highway and runway
construction projects. I have
appropriately understood the
accountabilities and enhanced
my knowledge in the
technology domain.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.4 and CE
1.3.2 and Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and CE
2.3.2 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
ET2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
ET2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to broadly-defined
Design loopholes were
identified and solutions
were defined for rectifying
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.4.2 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.4 and

problem solving within the
technology domain
the loopholes.
Spreadsheets were
designed for monitoring
the structure interfaces and
procurement schedule. MS
tools were utilized for
monitoring the linear
project activities. Front-
end analysis was carried
out. SPI, CPI, resource
chart, trend analysis and S-
curves reports were
analysed for effectively
carrying out this project.
CE 2.4.2 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE 3.4.2
ET2.2 Application of
engineering techniques,
tools and resources within
the technology domain
Appropriate engineering
techniques and tools have
been used for identifying
the correct components and
materials required for
construction. MS tools
have been used for creating
the baseline program,
project schedule and
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.3, CE
1.2.5 and CE 1.3.4 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.2.5, CE 2.3.2 and
CE 2.3.3 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.2.5 and CE 3.3.3

budget.
ET2.3 Application of
systematic synthesis and
design processes within the
technology domain
I have used appropriate
design processes for
constructing the
interchanges, underpasses
and bridges. Computer
skills have been utilized for
using the MS tools.
Electronics and
communication
engineering methods have
been used for creating
baseline for street lighting
works of the highway and
runway.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
and Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.2
ET2.4 Application of
systematic approaches to
the conduct and
management of projects
within the technology
Systematic technical
approaches were utilized
for accomplishing the
project work. I had utilized
the functionalities of MS
tools such as Primavera for
preparing accurate project
schedule and budget.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.2 and
CE 1.3.4 and Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.5, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.3

Research study was
conducted for
appropriately applying
systematic approaches to
the project.
ET3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ET3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional accountability
I had to make sure that the
project activities were
according to the project
plan. I was responsible for
ensuring delivery of
quality project and
documents. I had to report
to the supervisors
regarding unethical
activities and project delay.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE
3.4
ET3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay
domains
I had utilized my excellent
written communication
skills for preparing
technical documents and
project reports. I had
prepared attractive
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.2.5 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.5, CE

PowerPoint presentations
and effectively used my
oral communication skills
for explaining the project
objectives.
3.2.3
ET3.3 Creative, innovative
and proactive demeanour
1. Green technologies have
been used in this project.
We had used high-
performance materials for
building strong civil
structures.
2. Eco-friendly ingredients
have been used for
widening the roads. The
civil structures were
designed by using
computer modelling. Full-
depth reclamation was
used for the road
improvement.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3 and
1.3.5
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3, CE 2.4,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2

3. Innovative idea was
used for placing the gears
at specified distance. The
installation process was
sub-divided for reducing
complexity of the project
activities. Critical path
diagrams were designed.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE 3.3
ET3.4 Professional use and
management of information
Information has been
properly utilized while
carrying out the project.
Important data were
recorded in the project
reports and technical
documents in an organized
manner. Information in the
research papers were
properly utilized for
accomplishing the project
activities.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.2.5, CE 1.4.2 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE
2.4.2 and Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.2
ET3.5 Orderly management
of self, and professional
conduct
I had to monitor the
progress of the project
activities and report in case
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.2, CE
1.2.5 and CE 1.2.3

of any delay. I had to make
sure that there are no
unethical activities. I had
to manage the professional
conduct of the team.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.2, CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.3.4 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.2, CE
3.2.3 and CE 3.2.5
ET3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I had encouraged
cooperation as well as
coordination among the
project team members and
other functional
departments. I had helped
the project team members
to understand the project
objectives. I had utilized
my leadership skills to
resolve any conflict and
maintain harmony among
the team members.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.6, CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.6 and
CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.6 and
CE 3.4.2