Professional Engineer Competency Units and Elements

This summary statement highlights the competency units and elements of a professional engineer. It includes career episodes, competencies applied, and the engineering discipline.

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 proposed the idea of a system that can be helpful in
providing regulation against the input power supply
I utilized the basic principle of the LDR that will
allow the flow of electricity whenever the light is not
detected however; the connection will be cut - out
whenever, light is detected
I identified that the street lights are consuming much
electricity than its application and lots of electricity
can be saved through proposing an effective solution
for the electricity consumptions
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
information sciences
which underpin the
engineering
discipline
I aimed at developing a product that can enhance the
effort of the individuals through introducing the
project that can be utilized for controlling the
electrical appliance such as fans and lights using the
TV remote
I tried to manage the working of the street lights only
during the night and they will not be working when it
is dark
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4

I developed the following block diagram for laying
the path on how to develop the project and implement
the necessary elements
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of
specialist bodies of
knowledge within
the engineering
discipline
I used the theory of triac circuit theory and electrical
components for developing the system that will allow
the users to control the electrical appliances using TV
remote
I refreshed all the wiring with proper procedures of
the soldering and assured that none of the connections
are loose and the entire circuit is closed for the
accomplishment of the electricity savings
I used the concepts of biasing in the semi – conductors
and information exchanged by the sensors for
developing an automated system that will allow the
power to the LEDs of the street light only of the
vehicle approaches towards it on the road
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 appointed as a team member and assigned with
the responsibilities other than design and circuit that
was to monitor the appliances being utilized is capable
of handling the necessary actions
I attempted to develop the system that will
automatically turn on and off the street lights
considering the intensity of the light in the
environment
I had successfully proposed the model of a project that
can be utilized for saving the electricity being
consumed by the street lights through limiting the
usage of power by those lights
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
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
I had to assure that the developed design will allow
the users to control the intensity and speed without
Career Episode 1: CE

impacting the
engineering
discipline
any problems and issues
I proposed this project as a solution for saving the
electricity and operating the street lights automatically
I was chosen as the team leader for the progress of the
project and hence, my primary job was to manage
other team member’s roles and responsibilities and
assure that the project is being executed without any
conflict
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 communicated with every team member in manner
to analyse the current situation and the modifications
those are necessary for developing an efficient output
I connected the MOSFET with two resistors with a
voltage difference of 5 V and the third resistor is
connected LDR with same voltage difference
I used the concepts of biasing in the semi – conductors
and information exchanged by the sensors for
developing an automated system that will allow the
power to the LEDs of the street light only of the
vehicle approaches towards it on the road
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 Application of
established
engineering methods
to complex
engineering problem
solving
I developed the design of the project that was one of
the important section of the project including design,
development and testing
I utilized my leadership, management and engineering
behaviours for the delivery of the successful project
that could be helpful in saving electricity and
managing the street light electricity consumption in
efficient and effective manner
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.4, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3, CE 2.3.4 and
CE 2.4.1, CE 2.4.2

I developed the circuit and implemented the hardware
equipment those were one of the considerable sectors
for the growth and development of the project
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 the effective communication with every
team member of the team and tried to make better
relationship for every considering the development
and execution of the project objectives
I managed the circuit connection work however; the
simulation
I used LEDs, AT89S52 microcontroller, infrared
LED, and photodiode for the information exchange
between the street lights and vehicles approaching
towards them
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
processes
I was assigned for the development of the project
design and develop the electronic circuit that will be
applicable for the system application
I used the multimeter at every node in manner to
assure that the power is flowing through every
electrical component
. I had to assure that the developed system is capable
of saving electricity more than being invested on the
new model
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 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 had to look after the entire circuit connections of the
system and assure that the project is going in the same
direction as it was expected
I managed the circuit connection work however; the
simulation. Evaluation, efficiency management, and
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE

mathematical calculation were the sections of other
team members
I used LEDs, AT89S52 microcontroller, infrared
LED, and photodiode for the information exchange
between the street lights and vehicles approaching
towards them
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 identified that in manner to control the intensity and
speed of the electrical appliances, it was the crucial
factor to manage and control the output voltage
remotely in manner to manage and control the output
voltage remotely
I developed the circuit considering the data presented
from the research and thus, developed the system that
will consume less electricity than previous system and
circuit connection
I developed a system that will detect the vehicle
approaching and sends signal to the microcontroller
fitted in street lights and thus, power starts flowing
through the street lights and it glows
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 written
communication in
professional and lay
domains
I managed to make better relationship with every team
member and established an effective and efficient
communication strategy that alternatively helped in
understanding their perspectives and delivering the
necessary output
I was assigned as the team leader and I had to deploy
the circuit designing and connections of the electrical
components those were being utilized within the
project
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

I successfully modified the existing model of the
street lights that will be operated through minimum
consumption of the electricity and will stop
consuming electricity during day time and when there
is no vehicle on the roads
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative
innovative and
proactive
demeanour
I used three terminals triac semiconductor who’s
functioning was that “If a turn on pulse is applied, the
triac goes from a high-impedance state to a conductive
state, and it starts conducting current through the load
I was responsible for the development of the circuit
model of the new model that can be helpful in
eliminating the existing problems
I developed the circuit and implemented the hardware
equipment those were one of the considerable sectors
for the growth and development 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 contributed in the development of the design, circuit
connections, and mathematical calculations those
could be utilized for the development of the system
that will be long lasting
. I divided the responsibilities and different sector of
work for every individual that emphasizes on the
research and analysis, evaluation of the existing
system, proposition of the solution for the identified
problems
I contributed in the team work that was helpful in
delivering the necessary objectives and goals of the
project
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE
1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE
3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly
management of self,
I was playing the role of the team member and I
managed to accomplish all the commands and orders
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.3.1 and

and professional
conduct
provided by the team leader
I used the combination of the MOSFET , resistors,
Anduino board, LDRs, and diodes for the
development of the new automated system
. I developed the circuit considering the data presented
from the research and thus, developed the system that
will consume less electricity than previous system and
circuit connection
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 implemented the electrical components as per the
complete circuit diagram developed
I lead the team and tried to manage the roles and
responsibilities of every team member
I delivered my job in an efficient and effective manner
and assured that every team member will contribute in
the same way
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