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Table of Contents
1 Portfolio 1-Introduction............................................................................................ 3
2 Reflections-engineers Australia stage 1 professional competencies.......................3
2.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Knowledge a skill-based competency................................................................4
2.3.1 (1, 1) Knowledge of competency and theory-based understanding of
science................................................................................................................. 4
2.3.1 (1.2) Knowledge of conceptual understanding numerical concepts............5
2.4 Engineering application ability..........................................................................5
2.4.1 (2.1) Application of established engineering methods................................5
2.4.1 (2.3) Application of systematic engineering syn2.5thesis and design.........6
2.5 Professional personal attributes........................................................................6
2.5.1 (3.2) Effective oral and written communication..........................................6
2.5.2 (3.3) Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.................................6
3 Qualities of USQ graduates...................................................................................... 7
4 Engineer Australia generic attribute of a graduate.................................................8
4.1 Overview........................................................................................................... 8
4.2 My technical attributes- consequent specialization to be improved..................8
4.3 My General attributes- Formal (CIVIL) field abilities enhanced during
professional work.................................................................................................... 8
4.4 My General attributes- Technical Information continues to grow......................9
4.5 My General attributes- Multiple skills development...........................................9
5 Reflection on researched industry definitions of hard and soft skills desired by
industry...................................................................................................................... 9
6 Research into Transportation and global change into transportation....................10
6.1 Overview of the transportation system in Australia........................................10
6.2 Government planning and setting according to Transportation problem in
Queensland........................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Effects of increasing population and human activities on Queensland
transportation system........................................................................................... 13
6.3 Effectiveness of study Desk Research Team...................................................14
7 Reflection of the effectiveness of the team in developing and sharing research
information and data of your project........................................................................15

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7.1 Key transportation issues and solutions for better Transportation in
Queensland........................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Overcoming capacity constraints....................................................................18
7.1.1 Overview................................................................................................... 18
7.1.2 Capacity constraints in the transport system............................................18
7.1.3 Solutions to overcome capacity constraints..............................................18
7.4 Past ten-year transportation data calculation.................................................19
7.6 Diagram of population growth in regional Queensland...................................21
Conclusion................................................................................................................ 21
References............................................................................................................... 23

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1 Portfolio 1-Introduction
This transcript, ENG5001, is aimed at promoting my knowledge of engineering through research
I have done through several learning materials. Firstly, this transcript aims at expanding my
understanding of the attributes of competent professionalism in the engineering industry. The
other aim is to provide dependable information on transportation and global changes, and the
importance of certain skills required in the transportation industry. The topic being discussed in
this work aims at discussing the different forms of transport being used in Queensland Australia.
Some important topics also discussed in this transcript include;
 Generic attributes of engineers in Australia
 Qualities of USQ graduates, and
 Engineers Australia stage I professional competencies.
The research aims at solving emerging issues from the field of transport through observation and
application of remedies in solving those issues. This report, therefore, tests my understanding,
and implementation of findings towards improving the transport system in Australia through
research on given topics.
2 Reflections-engineers Australia stage 1 professional
competencies
2.1 Overview
Being a part of engineering in Australia requires I develop professional engineering skills
acquired through appropriate planning and programming to achieve goals desired. For me to be
considered engineering expert requires that I makes use of the knowledge I have acquired
through various sources to develop a solution to various transport-related problems. This

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knowledge can also be important in improving other aspects of engineering and the invention of
new technological skills which can be of importance to the broad engineering field. It is,
therefore, my responsibility to ensure all aspects of a project are adhered to.
2.2 Knowledge of engineering from the past project
As a professional engineer having adequately completed my bachelor course, it is an obligation
to perform various researches on things I need to understand better in the transport sector. This is
an added advantage as engineering is one of my favorite fields of interest and therefore there is a
belief that there is something new to learn in the process of doing this research. There are many
topics to discuss in engineering but transportation is interesting and with many opportunities that
I may be able to exploit in the future. Understanding the principles of construction is important
when learning about transportation, especially in knowing the protocols followed in
implementing certain transport related performances in the field of civil engineering through my
research.
2.3 Knowledge a skill-based competency
2.3.1 (1, 1) Knowledge of competency and theory-based understanding of
science
This makes use of engineering as a discipline at remarkable levels, application of the knowledge
in science through systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis, and innovation of possible
solutions to various problems and other aspects of engineering. With reflection on competencies
such as understanding theoretical knowledge and the basic concepts of engineering as a unit and
is therefore important in my engineering sector.
This will be important in ensuring all complex issues are solved. Having learned most of these
concepts throughout my course, the theoretical ideas acquired will be important in the analysis of

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information. The concepts known will be important for use in this phase. It is extremely surreal
to carry out research in this field to gain more experience which is important in discovering new
ways of doing things throughout my professional work.
2.3.1 (1.2) Knowledge of conceptual understanding numerical concepts
This involves the development and fluent application of relevant statistical information through
analysis, interpretation, assessments, evaluation, management and use of communication tools to
gain knowledge in the engineering field. This process will involve an understanding of
mathematical aspects, an adequate understanding of relevant concepts and evaluating technical
data. In addition, modeling, prediction, and evaluation will be essential for me during this entire
process. Through these, I will be able to acquire new technical skills and use them relevantly in
the future. The skill of information assessment will be important in giving me the freedom to
learning even further. The ability to control communication will be important in achieving
success through the instructions that will be given to make the entire research process in
engineering a success.
2.4 Engineering application ability
2.4.1 (2.1) Application of established engineering methods.
This entails identification and characterization of important issues, an examination of causes,
estimation of the impacts, strategies towards possible solutions and the relevant actions taken in
solving them. Through the engineering skills I have previously learned, I will be able to
significantly achieve the goals in this topic of interest. This will be important especially as if i
can be able to apply it in real life in the future. Understanding of concepts in this study is
important especially in gaining knowledge on technical data and evaluation of possible solution.
This will be important for me in expanding my professional skills