CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN6548 — Wind Energy

code: ENGN6548
name: Wind Energy
unit value: 6
description: The Wind Energy course covers the full spectrum of wind energy from the underlying physics of wind and wind generation technologies, to practical issues including site prospecting, project financing, regulation and societal aspects. The course is delivered in collaboration between ANU Energy academics and Windlab, a Canberra-based innovative wind energy company that was a winning bidder in the 2015 ACT Government 200MW Wind Energy Reverse Auction. In addition to meeting the demand for up-to-date, structured knowledge in Wind Energy, the course cements scientific collaboration between ANU and Windlab, and opens up prospects for students to undertake research internships with Windlab as part of their degree.
P&C: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN6548
course learning outcomes:
  1. Proficiently apply advanced knowledge of wind physics and characterisation and manage wind data uncertainty
  2. Critically evaluate key wind farm planning studies and explain implications for wind farm development
  3. Professionally apply systematic engineering methods including wind mapping and modelling to design wind farms
  4. Understand and apply key elements of typical legal agreements used in wind energy development, key aspects of the economics of wind energy projects, and basic financial models.
  5. Critically evaluate different wind energy policy environments and analyse and critique the relative merits of alternative policy scenarios.
  6. Communicate effectively with colleagues and others employing a range of communication media and tools
  7. Engage in independent investigation and reflection
assessment:
  1. Major report and presentation (50%)
  2. Problems and quizzes (35%)
  3. On-line discussion forum (15%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESassessment tasks
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  1. Proficiently apply advanced knowledge of wind physics and characterisation and manage wind data uncertainty
  1. Critically evaluate key wind farm planning studies and explain implications for wind farm development
  1. Professionally apply systematic engineering methods including wind mapping and modelling to design wind farms
  1. Understand and apply key elements of typical legal agreements used in wind energy development, key aspects of the economics of wind energy projects, and basic financial models.
  1. Critically evaluate different wind energy policy environments and analyse and critique the relative merits of alternative policy scenarios.
  1. Communicate effectively with colleagues and others employing a range of communication media and tools
  1. Engage in independent investigation and reflection

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
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1.6
 
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
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3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.3In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
1.4Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
3.2Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.4Professional use and management of information.
3.5Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated:  18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer:  Dean, CECS/ Page Contact:  CECS Academic Education Services