Professional Engineer Competency Units and Elements

This document provides a summary of the competency units and elements for a professional engineer. It covers topics such as knowledge and skill base, conceptual understanding, discernment of knowledge, and engineering application ability. The document also includes examples of how these elements were applied in 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 considered the expansion of the
fiber lasers as a running trend in the
world economy that gives me an
opportunity to expand my knowledge
in my background of communication
engineering.
I analysed the array-factor for a
planar sub-array of 2x2 (4 elements)
through the application of the Mat-
lab software
I developed the spectrum access
technique which utilizes both spatial
and temporal spectrum opportunities
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 demonstrated the Q-switched Erbium-doped
fiber laser (EDFLs) using 2D nano materials
including WS2 (Tungsten disulphide) and MoS2
(Molybdenum Disulphide).
I also used the CST computer Simulation
Technology for simulating the similar patch
antenna arrays for validation
I compared and analyzed the performance of the
spectrum developed using these techniques
separately.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and CE
2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of
specialist bodies of
knowledge within the
engineering discipline
I developed the following objectives for the
successful and efficient delivery of the project
I set the objective considering feasible mapping
and delivery of the project
I mathematically modeled the proposed schemes
and implemented the simulation in the MATLAB.
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
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 solely responsible for the delivery of the
entire project and so, my responsibility was to
make sure that the scopes and objectives being
developed are feasible for the successful delivery
of the project.
I performed theoretical analysis using secondary
data analysis based on the literature review.
I was successful in establishing the scope and
objectives of the project those were strictly
followed for meeting the final results of the
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
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and CE
3.4.1

project.
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the
engineering discipline
I was also responsible for assuring that the project
budget stays low and the investment being made
on the project results in affordable price that can
useful in future.
I performed Matlab calculations for the analysis
of the sub-arrayed planar arrays.
I also developed a feasible methodology that I
followed till the end of my research and gained
positive outcome through reaching at the
conclusion.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3
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 delivered the experiment in the laboratory where
the setup of the laser ring cavity was established
I also proposed the mathematical modelling of the
large arrays. Simulation of the rectangular patch
array antennas and derived the simulation results
of the array antenna based on different elements
ranging between 1 to 64 elements.
I also analysed the search radar noise li9mioted
model and determined the minimum required
SNR.
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 used the Pump power of ranging between the
0mA to 290mA and pumped through
980/1550nm using the technique of wavelength
division multiplexing.
I had to perform the factor analysis of NXN
uniform broadside planar arrays that consists of
Career Episode 1: 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

the isotropic radiators through the application of
the Matlab.
I moved towards the analysis of the interreference
limited radar including then multiple secondary
user and single secondary user.
2.4
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
For WDM and EDF, I operated it at 1550nm that
is C-band and kept the length of the EDF at 2.8m
respectively.
I was also responsible for the mathematical
modelling of the antenna arrays in manner to
predict the radiation characteristics of the large-
scale arrays through the application of the 2x2
small modular array.
I was responsible for establishing regular
communication with the supervisor and co
supervisor for assuring that the project moves in a
single direction.
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 selected the best-suited hardware components in
manner to make sure that the final output of the
experiment results positively and reliable result
can be gained.
I was also responsible for the mathematical
calculations for quantitative results of the various
constraints of the project.
I considered, the cost of the project as a major
aspect considering its mass application among the
targeted customers and hence, I managed to keep
the budget of the project low as much possible.
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 set up the whole experimental setup
consisting of the various hardware
component as mentioned above.
I considered the literature and theoretical
experience for delivering the experiment,
simulation and analysing the results.
I analyzed the impact of the high-power radar
pulse signals on the throughput of Wi-Fi network.
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 performed Raman spectroscopy on the
fabricated MoS2-SA for demonstrating the
Raman characteristic of the MoS2 sample
I used Microstrip Patch Antenna Parameter
Calculator for the automatic calculation of the
various parameters
I studied the performance of the detector for
different SNR values under AWGN.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral
and written
communication in
professional and lay
domains
I observed that the 𝐸2𝑔1mode due to the in-
plane motion red shifts after complete exfoliation,
indicating that the few layer MoS2 with
thicknesses in the range of 25 layers had been
successfully fabricated
for validating the findings gained from the
MATLAB simulation, I used CST software
package for simulating the planar of patch
antennas for the validation.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and CE
1.4
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and CE
2.4

I analyzed the detection performance under
fading channels such as Nakagami and Rayleigh.
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative
innovative and
proactive demeanour
I investigated the MoS2-SA tape’s nonlinear
optical respose property through the application
of the transmission technique.
I used MATLAB software in manner to
understand the properties of combining unit
arrays to build bigger arrays.
I used my theoretical knowledge gained during
my course and performed the various
mathematical calculations for calculating the
various parameters those were necessary for the
simulation and result finding.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3, CE 1.4
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.5, CE 2.4, CE 2.2.5
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2, CE 3.3
PE3.4 Professional
use and management
of information
I setup the EDFL Q-switch by using the
fabricated MoS2 based SA in addition to the
20:80 coupler considering 20% output and 80%
of the light laser retains in the laser ring cavity in
manner to oscillate.
I used CST software package for simulating the
planar of patch antennas for the validation.
I found the angle definitions
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
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE
3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly
management of self,
and professional
conduct
I did similar experiments as mentioned in the
report file on two different samples that resulted
in two materials.
While simulating the arrays in the CST, I
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4, CE 1.3.1 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE

considered the practical antenna effects ‘mutual
coupling between elements.’
I used these calculations and gained value for
developing the model of the radar antenna gain,
2.4, 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 needed a multi meter that is capable of
measuring the optical power and wavelength
semiconductor lasers including short wavelength
lasers, high power pumps and fiber laser. So, I
used the Optical multi meter that is the only
device that can measure the expected constraints.
The reliability of the MATLAB simulation could
not be used as the final result for analysing the
arrays and hence, it was necessary to deliver the
same simulation using another software suite. I
used CST in addition to the MATLAB for
assuring that the derived results using it could be
compared to the simulation results gained from
the MATLAB.
I performed the simulation on the energy detector
that helped in identifying the parameters those are
capable of influencing the performance of this
detector.
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.1 and CE 3.4.2