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Appendix A
Checklist for Professional Interview
Competence Element/Performance Indicators
1. Define, investigate, and analyse complex problems (Problem Analysis - PRO)
· Identifies and defines the scope of the problem
· Investigates and analyses relevant information using quantitative and qualitative techniques
· Tests analysis for correctness of results
· Conducts any necessary research and reaches substantiated conclusions
2. Design or develop solutions to complex problems (Design and Development of Solutions - DDS)
· Identifies needs, requirements, constraints and performance criteria
· Develops concepts and recommendations that were tested against engineering principles
· Consults with stakeholders
· Evaluates options and selects solution that best matched needs, requirements and criteria
· Plans and implements effective, efficient and practical systems or solutions
3. Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of complex activities (Evaluation - EVA)
· Identifies risks
· Develops risk management policies, procedures and protocols to manage safety and hazards
· Manages risks through ‘elimination, minimisation and avoidance’ techniques
4. Be responsible for making decisions on part or all of complex activities (Responsibility for
Decisions - RFD)
· Takes accountability for his outputs and for those for whom he is responsible
· Accepts responsibility for his engineering activities
5. Manage part or all of one or more complex activities (Manage Engineering Activities - MEA)
· Plans, schedules and organises projects to deliver specified outcomes
· Applies appropriate quality assurance techniques
· Manages resources, including personnel, finance and physical resources
· Manages conflicting demands and expectations
6. Exercise sound judgment in the course of his complex activities (Judgment - JUD)
· Demonstrates the ability to identify alternative options
· Demonstrates the ability to choose between options and justify decisions
· Peers recognise his ability to exercise sound professional engineering judgement
7. Communicate clearly with others in the course of his activities (Communication - COM)
· Uses oral and written communication to meet the needs and expectations of his audience
· Communicates using a range of media suitable to the audience and context
· Treats people with respect
· Develops empathy and uses active listening skills when communicating with others
· Operates effectively as a team member
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