Handbook

Research relevant and reliable literature to evaluate the state of the field.

Analyse a problem and evaluate the potential of a solution or experiment.

Appraise a complex engineering problem and investigate it using appropriate research methods and techniques.

Integrate foundational and discipline-specific knowledge to solve complex open-ended problems in an industrial setting.

Plan the scope and requirements of a research project or experiment, responding to changing requirements and potential interdisciplinary inputs.

Generate research and technical outputs by applying appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering tools to a complex open-ended engineering problem.

Demonstrate consideration of the ethics and norms which guide engineering practice, including professionalism, innovation and creativity.

Assess the social, health, safety, legal, cultural, commercial and political impacts of the identified project, as appropriate.

Assess the sustainability of your project within the appropriate discipline and industrial context, with consideration of the relevant sustainable development goals and indicators.

Synthesise the progress and outputs of your project through professional engineering reports and presentations to a range of audiences including the community and industry.

Engage with project collaborators to achieve research outcomes using effective self and/or team management, review and improvement practices.

Engage with internal and, if appropriate, external stakeholders to inform them of the risks and benefits of the project.