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Operate in an engineering environment

Operate in an engineering environment

Module
National Code
DCSOEE635
State Code
BD856
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/09/2026
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate in an engineering design team.

The unit of competency is applied by drafting personnel and technicians in a civil and structural engineering environment operating as part of an engineering team.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Develop a personal career plan.
  • 1.1 Create a list of values to guide career-related decision making.
  • 1.2 Write a statement outlining future career objectives.
  • 1.3 Complete a personal analysis examining strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to achieving the identified career vision.
  • 1.4 Identify roles of personnel in engineering and related fields that align with future career objectives, including applicable professional associations/ licensing requirements.
  • 1.5 Identify sources of education and industry training structures and opportunities for career development.
  • 1.6 Develop a strategy of progressing from current position to the identified future career objective.
  • 1.7 Develop a list of personal goals which are specific, measurable, achievable and are time bound that are relevant to achieving future career objectives.
  • 1.8 Investigate at least two emerging technologies or trends in the civil engineering sector and identify potential issues, limitations and constraints associated with these.
Document personal strategies used to implement “soft skills” in the workplace.
  • 2.1 Identify and document time management techniques in an engineering environment.
  • 2.2 Outline an approach to deal with change in the workplace.
  • 2.3 Identify and document tools to deal with stress in the workplace.
  • 2.4 Identify mechanisms to resolve conflict in the workplace.
  • 2.5 Demonstrate the implementation of reflective strategies relating to work activity.
Use appropriate hard skills applicable to working in the engineering sector.
  • 3.1 Plan and write business and technical documents.
  • 3.2 Prepare, deliver and evaluate a presentation.
  • 3.3 Use a spread sheet to analyse data collected during laboratory work.
  • 3.4 Conduct a safety audit of an office or presentation venue and recommend appropriate actions.
Work effectively in a team.
  • 4.1 Identify the benefits and costs for organisations and individuals of working in a team.
  • 4.2 Allocate roles effectively.
  • 4.3 Communicate effectively with team members using appropriate written documentation and verbal interaction to convey information.
  • 4.4 Contribute during team meetings.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZ039 DCSOEE609 Operate in an engineering environment Module
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHW56 52950WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course
BHW53 52951WA Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering Accredited course