CE ORIENTATION REVIEWER
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MODULE 1
What is Profession?
Profession is paid occupation,
especially one that involves prolonged training
and a formal qualification.
When associated with the monastic
vows of a religious order, it referred to a
monk's public promise to enter a distinct way
of life with allegiance to high moral ideals.
By the late 17th century, the term had
been secularized to refer to anyone who
professed to be duly qualified.
What is Professionalism?
Professionalism can be defined as the
skills, competence and the conduct displayed
by an individual of a certain profession. It is
also expected that such a person cultivate a
polite demeanor when dealing with clients and
fellow professionals.
Sociological Analysis of Professionalism
Among the several traditions of
sociological analysis of the professions, one of
the most influential has a distinctly economic
orientation. These sociologists view attaining
professional status as a tactic to gain power or
advantage in the marketplace. Professions
have considerable power in the marketplace to
command high salaries, so they conclude that
professional status is highly desirable.
SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF
PROFESSIONALISM
Some characteristics that are marks of
professional status:
1. Extensive Training - Many occupations
require extensive apprenticeship and training,
and they often require practical skills, but the
training typically required of professionals
focuses more on intellectual content than
practical skills.
2. Vital Knowledge and Skills - We are
dependent on the knowledge and 1 research of
scientists and engineers for our safety in an
advances on which our material civilization
rests, and for national defense.
3. Control of Service - Professions usually
have a monopoly on, or at least considerable
control over, the provision of professional
services in their area.
4. Autonomy in the Workplace -
Professionals often have an unusual degree of
autonomy in the workplace. This is especially
true of professionals in private practice, but
even professionals who work in large
organizations may exercise a large degree of
individual judgment and creativity in carrying
out their professional responsibilities.
5. Claim to Ethical Regulation - The degree
of control that professions possess over the
services that are vital to the well being of the
rest of the community provides an obvious
temptation for abuse, so most professions
attempt to limit these abuses by regulating
themselves for the public benefit.
WHAT CIVIL ENGINEERING DO?
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
A specialty within the field of civil
engineering that focuses on the framework and
design of structures like building, bridges, and
more.
Different designs are involved in structural
engineering such as reinforced concrete, steel
design, and others.
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
MANAGEMENT
While structural engineering focuses on
design, construction engineering management
is concerned with overseeing the actual
construction.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
A specialization within civil engineering
that involves investigating and understanding
what is beneath the ground's surface.
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

A specialization which assess the best

ways in which to control water as applied in
irrigation, waste disposal, and canal
development, flood control.

Water resource engineers are also frequently

involved in water management to ensure that
it's safe to drink both for humans, plants and
animal usage.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

It is a field of civil engineering that is

involved in the planning, design, operation, and
maintenance of safe and efficient
transportation systems.