Professional Engineer Competency Units and Elements

This summary statement highlights the competency units and elements of a professional engineer and how they have been applied in different career episodes.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements.
Competency
Element A brief summary of how you have applied the element
Paragraph number
in the career
episode(s) where
the element is
addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1
Comprehensive,
theory-based
understanding
of the
underpinning
natural and
physical
sciences and the
engineering
fundamentals
applicable to
the engineering
discipline
I suggested my team to work in this sector for the
development of the automatic drainage system that can
save lives and allow industries to keep their drainage
system clean.
I suggested my team to work in this sector for the
development of the automatic drainage system that can
save lives and allow industries to keep their drainage
system clean.
I analysed the practices being delivered in the wind
turbine include either darrieus or savonius rotor.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.1, CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2:
CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3:
CE
3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2
PE1.2
Conceptual
understanding
of the
mathematics,
numerical
analysis,
statistics and
computer and
I explored this idea to be suitable and replaceable at any
place in the industry where labourers are being
appointed for the hammering through adjusting the
speed and torque of the hammer.
I designed the “mechanical semi-automatic drainage
water cleaner.”
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3
and CE 2.3.4

information
sciences which
underpin the
engineering
discipline
I selected the aluminium considering its universal
property of the material, as it is lightweight, good
reflector, and strong tensile strength ranging between 70
and 700.
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding
of specialist
bodies of
knowledge
within the
engineering
discipline
I applied the slider crank mechanism for the
development of this project that helped in converting
the rotary motion into linear motion.
I designed our project that can be helpful enough in
efficiently controlling wastages disposals in addition to
the wastages’ filtration.
I used the Solid Edge that is a CAD (Computer aided
design) system for the drawing, part modelling, and
mechanical assembly.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.3.1
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
PE1.4
Discernment of
knowledge
development
and research
directions
within the
engineering
discipline
I was responsible for the identification of the features of
the proposed project that needed to be considered
throughout the project lifecycle in manner to make sure
that the product being developed is capable of meeting
the needs and requirements of the end users.
I observed that replacing the human labour with the
electric power supply could be highly efficient. Firstly,
we decided to add a paddle that can be rotated
effortlessly however, an individual will need to keep the
paddle rotating.
I found that the material selection and magnetic
selection were the most crucial aspect for the project
delivery and hence, material selection would be playing
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.5, CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.4
and CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.2, CE 3.3.3
and CE 3.4.1

the crucial role for the project.
PE1.5
Knowledge of
contextual
factors
impacting the
engineering
discipline
I did the mathematical calculation for calculating the
maximum torque produced by the motor.
I suggested using the DC motor in manner to allow the
rotation using electric power. Budget management was
another concerning sector as it could have made the
industries less favourable to adopt it as a part of the
system
I developed the basic design of the project based on the
calculation those were crucial for the successful
deployment of the project with an assurance that the
project could deliver the needs and requirements of the
end consumers.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.1, CE 1.2.2,
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.1, CE 2.2.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.2.1, CE 3.2.3
PE1.6
Understanding
of the scope,
principles,
norms,
accountabilities
and bounds of
contemporary
engineering
practice in the
specific
discipline
I used the bolted joints, as it was the identified problem
that would restricted the overall outcome of the project.
I used the material those are capable of holding these
much strength and can be hold for the long run.
I used the generator. It helped in enabling the simple
way that can be helpful and effective in eabling the
darrieus VAWT to be able to start themselves and gain
the maximum possible efficiencies.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.3,
CE 1.3.4 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1
and CE 2.3.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.2.3, CE 3.3.1
and CE 3.3.2
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 I developed the plan and subdivided the entire project in Career Episode 1:

Application of
established
engineering
methods to
complex
engineering
problem solving
different phases that helped in allocating different roles
and responsibilities to everyone.
I developed the semi-automated cleaners those are easy
cheapest way to fix drainage problems.
I selected the permanent magnet NX8CC-N42 magnets
after evaluating its hysteresis property and make sure
that the efficiency of the windmill could be kept at
higher level.
CE 1.2.4, CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.3, CE 2.3.4
and CE 2.4.1, CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2
and CE 3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent
application of
engineering
techniques,
tools and
resources
I managed to connect the disc to the hammer design
through mechanical design that helped in rotating the
rod of the hammer whenever the electric power is
supplied.
I fabricated the entire model of the project based on the
materials selected and the calculations made in the
above section
I used CAD designing software rather than proposing
the mathematical manual calculations those could have
resulted approximately same value however, it could
have increased the timeline of the project delivery.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.3.3, CE 1.3.2
and CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2
and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2
and CE 3.3.3
PE2.3
Application of
systematic
engineering
synthesis and
design
I applied my theoretical and workshop knowledge in
efficiently delivering the slider crank mechanism that
was the crucial part of the entire project.
I calculated and identified the results and discussions
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.3 and CE

processes
through keeping the parameters with uniform rate of the
water flow.
I used the NX8CC-N42 permanent magnets considering
its better hysteresis property.
2.3.4
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.2.5
PE2.4
Application of
systematic
approaches to
the conduct and
management of
engineering
projects
I bent the shaft of the arm in the place of attaching an
external arm at the angle.
I kept the depth channel one feet and the channel’s
height 3 feet.
I developed the plan and subdivided the entire project in
different phases that helped in allocating different roles
and responsibilities to everyone.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1,
CE 2.3.2 and CE
2.3.3
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1 and CE
3.3.2
PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical
conduct and
professional
accountability
I connected the end of the connecting rod to the crank
moves in a circular motion that helped in rotating it
while keeping the other end in linear motion.
I was able to deliver the project successfully and the
product was ready for the industrial application where
industries can use it for cleaning the drainages.
I delivered the hysteresis analysis and reviewed the
hysteresis loop graph of the all four classes for
considering the best-suited magnet for the project
delivery.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.3
and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.5
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective
oral and
I was successful in delivering the project successfully
and calculated the related factors those could have
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.3.3

written
communication
in professional
and lay
domains
stopped the automatic hammering machine from
reaching to its highest potential.
I embedded the various components after calculating
the mathematical calculation of every component
including the variations those could possibly influence
the overall project.
I selected the NX8CC-N42 magnets from K&J
Magnetics as the permanent magnet that can be used for
enhancing the efficiency of the windmill.
and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.5
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative
innovative and
proactive
demeanour
I developed the plan and subdivided the entire project in
different phases that helped in allocating different roles
and responsibilities to everyone.
I proposed the parameters for the shaft, bearing load,
chain drivers, lifter, and collecting bin.
One of the crucial job was that I had to select the proper
magnet among the available four classes considering
the efficiency of the project.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.3, CE 1.4 and
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.3.5, CE 2.4,
CE 2.2.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.2, CE 3.3
PE3.4
Professional use
and
management of
information
I was also assigned for the mathematical calculation of
the various factors and components those we were using
for the delivery of the project.
I was appointed in these sectors and was responsible for
assuring that my sector is effectively and efficiently
being delivered for the management and delivery of the
project.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.2.5,
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5,
CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3:

I was selected as the player for leading the team and
hence, my first activity was to develop the project plan
that is feasible and easy to be followed by every
individual in the team and deliver the project
successfully.
CE 3.2.3, CE 3.2.5,
CE 3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly
management of
self, and
professional
conduct
I tried to keep the project budget low as much possible
and make sure that the proposed project is effective and
efficient in the end.
I had to make sure that the fabrication of the model is
being done considering the scope of the product to be
capable of cleaning the industrial drainage system.
I enabled the simple way that can be helpful and
effective in eabling the darrieus VAWT to be able to
start themselves and gain the maximum possible
efficiencies using the generator.
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.4.1, CE 1.3.1
and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.4.2, CE 2.3.2,
CE 2.3.3 and CE
2.3.4
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.4.2, CE 3.3.1
and CE 3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective
team
membership
and team
leadership
I calculated the torque force of the motor and used it for
automating the hammer.
I developed and efficient waste cleaning machine that
can automatically clean the sewage dirt with no
additional labour efforts.
I tried to keep the efficiency higher along with the
limitation in the budget in manner to make sure that the
returns on investment are higher as compared to that of
Career Episode 1:
CE 1.4.1, CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2:
CE 2.4.1 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3:
CE 3.4.1 and CE
3.4.2

the budget being spent for the project execution.