CECS Professional Skills Mapping
Mechanical and Material Systems major
Note: information provided here is indicative only. For full and current information about this major view the official page on P&C.
This page depicts information about this major in a stand-alone fashion, i.e. not including the core degree it is a part of. To see the combined information of this major as part of a full degree, select one of the “parent program(s)” below.
| major: | Mechanical and Material Systems major |
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| description: | Mechanical and Material systems is the discipline that applies the principles of engineering, physics, mathematics and materials science for the design, research , analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of products and machinery and is one of the broadest of the engineering disciplines. This discipline requires an understanding of concepts that includes mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, manufacturing technologies, structural analysis and tools such as computer-aided design. Engineers with mechanical and materials systems major are employed in a diverse range of industries including mining, defence, manufacturing, Infrastructure development, automotive, aerospace, health, power generation, ship building, food processing, energy and agriculture. |
| P&C: | https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/major/MMSY-MAJ |
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Cumulative annual progress towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard
This table depicts the relative cumulative contribution of this degree towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and does not include contributions from additional courses you may undertake.
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary
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| ✓ | 1.1 | Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. |
| ✓ | 1.2 | Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. |
| ✓ | 1.3 | In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. |
| ✓ | 1.4 | Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. |
| ✓ | 1.5 | Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. |
| ✓ | 1.6 | Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline. |
| 2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY | ||
| ✓ | 2.1 | Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. |
| ✓ | 2.2 | Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. |
| ✓ | 2.3 | Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. |
| ✓ | 2.4 | Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. |
| 3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES | ||
| ✓ | 3.1 | Ethical conduct and professional accountability. |
| ✓ | 3.2 | Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
| ✓ | 3.3 | Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. |
| ✓ | 3.4 | Professional use and management of information. |
| ✓ | 3.5 | Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. |
| ✓ | 3.6 | Effective team membership and team leadership. |
