Graduate Capabilities and Elements

Program: Associate Degree of Engineering

Major: Mechanical Engineering
[With references to EA Stage 1 (Associate) Competencies & Elements of Competency]

ADME1: Uses simplified models to describe the behaviour of practical

mechanical plant.
a) Applies routine engineering mathematics, physical and material sciences.
[EA1.1a]
b) Able to choose appropriate materials for a design, accounting for the
manufacturing processes necessary to construct the design. [EA1.2a, EA1.3a,
EA2.2a, EA2.2b, EA2.2c]
c) Applies basic statics/mechanics analysis techniques to determine the required
strength of objects and structures. [EA1.2a, EA1.3a, EA2.2a, EA2.2b, EA2.2c]
d) Able to analyse the behaviour of moving objects using routine methods.
[EA1.2a, EA1.3a, EA2.2a, EA2.2b, EA2.2c]
e) Applies routine engineering methods to analyse fluid flow and energy
transfer. [EA1.2a, EA1.3a, EA2.2a, EA2.2b, EA2.2c]
f) Uses computer aided engineering software to document and communicate
aspects of engineering plant. [EA1.2a, EA1.3a, EA2.2b, EA2.2c, EA2.2d,
EA3.2b]

ADME2: Analyses mechanical plant and mechanical system design.

a) Applies component and system level design principles taking into
consideration relevant manufacturing principles and human factors. [EA1.5a,
EA2.2c, EA1.5d, EA2.2a]
b) Understands the relevance of standards, codes of practice and legislative and
statutory requirements relevant to mechanical engineering. [EA1.6a, EA2.1g]
c) Demonstrates innovative thinking and sustainable practice in mechanical
engineering. [EA1.1a, EA1.5c, EA1.6b, EA2.1g, EA2.3a, EA2.3c, EA2.4f,
EA3.3a]
d) Uses routine visualisation tools and simulation techniques for analysis of
mechanical engineering designs. [EA2.2b, EA2.2d
e) Implements appropriate design validation procedures and techniques within
the practice area.[EA2.1c, EA2.1e, EA2.2f, EA2.2g]
f) Recognises the social, environmental, cultural and economic impacts of
design options. [EA1.6c, EA2.1f]
ADME3: Applies standard methods to evaluate the performance of
mechanical plant
a) Applies engineering management principles and tools.
b) Recognises hazards and implements risk management techniques to ensure
reliability and sustainability of mechanical plant. [EA1.5e, EA1.6d]
c) Checks for compliance with ethical principles and legislative requirements
including health and safety.[EA2.1i, EA2.1h]
d) Utilises reflective practice.

ADME4: Advances mechanical engineering practice so as to sustainably

meet current and future demands.
a)
b) Applies procedures to integrate emerging technologies relevant to mechanical
engineering practice.
c) Understands the need for integration of new technologies and procedures into
mechanical engineering practice.
d) Promotes energy efficiency and energy conservation.
e) Applies new or revised standards relevant to mechanical engineering.
f) Contributes to continuous improvement in mechanical engineering practice.
[EA1.4a, EA2.1d]

ADGE1: Applies relevant well-defined procedures and codes of practice

to contribute to the delivery of engineering projects within given
constraints.
a) Contributes to practical technical solutions relevant to well-defined
engineering project activities including management of associated resources
and risks. [EA2.4a, EA2.4b, EA2.4c, EA2.4d, EA2.4e, EA2.4f, EA1.6c]
b) Understands the broad health and safety implications associated with their
discipline. [EA1.6b, EA1.6c]
c) Locates and proficiently uses information and is aware of the need for
information management procedures to enable its systematic tracking and
authentication. [EA3.4a, EA3.4b, EA3.4c]
d) Appreciates the importance of work-life balance, time management and
timely completion of tasks. [EA3.5d and EA3.6c]
e) Recognises the need to protect intellectual property rights. [EA3.1d]

ADGE2: Makes guided judgments within their practice domain taking

into account ethical issues, social impacts and cross-cultural concerns,
including those relevant to indigenous peoples.
a) Recognises the need for cross-cultural considerations in engineering practice.
 [EA3.6b]
b) Recognises the importance of scholarly advice from para-professional and
professional colleagues and the wider community. [EA3.5b, EA3.6d]
c) Demonstrates commitment to uphold the code of ethics and norms that are
relevant to their engineering practice domain. [EA3.1a]
d) Is aware of the positive as well as the negative impacts that their actions
may have on the environment and on people including Australia’s indigenous
peoples [EA1.5b]

ADGE3: Communicates effectively in English to relevant audiences using

oral, written and technology-based approaches; and applies effective
competencies as a leader, team member and individual within their
practice domain.
a) Produces, in English, engineering documents relevant to their practice
domain, to appropriately and effectively inform relevant stakeholders.
[EA3.2b]
b) Prepares and delivers, in English, oral engineering presentations relevant to
their area of practice that succinctly, appropriately and effectively inform and
engage targeted technical or non-technical audiences. [EA3.2a]
c) Is aware of the different roles and capabilities of personnel from different
sectors of the Engineering workforce. [EA1.5c, EA1.5d]
d) Participates effectively in engineering discussions giving fair consideration to
ideas and opinions expressed by others. [EA3.2a]
e) Understands the fundamentals of team dynamics and functions as an
effective member or leader of engineering teams. [EA3.6a, EA3.6b, EA3.6f]

ADGE4: Engages in life-long learning through reflection, and is

accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing
personal performance.
a) Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning, performance appraisal and
professional development. [EA3.5a]
b) Understands the need for due diligence in certification, compliance and risk
management processes. [EA3.1b]
c) Understands the importance of being a member of a professional community,
learning from its knowledge and standards. [EA3.5b]
d) Presents a professional image when engaging with clients, stakeholders,
professionals and colleagues of other disciplines. [EA3.5e]
e) Recognises the impact of personal actions on the image of the profession
within the community and the workplace. [EA3.5e, EA3.6c]
f) Recognises the accountabilities and limits of competence and authority of the
engineering team and, if needed, requests expert assistance. [EA2.3d]