Graduate Outcomes Specification. Engineering involves the application of mathematics, natural and physical sciences, and a substantive body of knowledge to the solution of complex problems within broad and often uncertain contexts. Engineering practice needs to be carried out responsibly and ethically, manage risks and be accountable for the entire life cycle of a solution and its effects. Engineering practice must consider economic, public health, safety, legal, social, environment and sustainability factors and engineering practitioners must have the skills and attributes to communicate and work in teams with professionals in wide ranging fields. Engineering practice skills and knowledge development is a lifelong process, and begins very much with a foundation education qualification. The fundamental purpose of this educational foundation is to build knowledge capabilities, attributes, skills and values which equip the graduate for entry to practice in the career category of engineer. The second stage of formative development occurs as the new engineering graduate works for a period of time, under supervision as a member of the engineering team, and develops the mature competencies for independent practice and registration as an engineer. In parallel with continuing professional development, the foundation education qualification provides the required educational basis for independent practice and registration. The prime objective of an accreditation system is to evaluate the engineering educational experiences and assessment processes being provided in the foundation engineering education program, and to pass judgment on the appropriateness and quality of the engineering graduate outcomes that are projected as a consequence of the engineering educational experiences. Outcomes‐based accreditation criteria will address wide ranging factors that influence the standard of engineering graduate outcomes, and these will include inputs and processes, as well as direct observation of certain outcomes. To facilitate such an evaluation it is critical that the Engineering Education Accreditation Body is able to provide a benchmark statement of expected engineering graduate outcomes in the particular career category. Such a statement will provide a key reference for both engineering education developers as well as those involved in developing and implementing the accreditation criteria and processes. The benchmark statement of expected engineering graduate outcomes will most certainly comprise a ge...
Graduate Outcomes Specification set by the education provider for each specific engineering education program and defining generic and discipline specific capabilities ‐ covering underpinning knowledge and skills, engineering application ability, technical competency, as well as personal and professional attributes, capabilities, skills and values GRADUATE OUTCOMES Benchmark Reference – defined by engineering accreditation body as a generic expectation of graduate capabilities for engineering education programs within the economy ‐ providing a basis for the accreditation criteria and as a reference for the educational design task GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Exemplar Statement – defined by umbrella body such as the Washington Accords under the IEA – to ensure substantial equivalence of graduates across programs and across accreditation economies
Graduate Outcomes Specification set by the engineering technologist education provider for each specific engineering technologist education program and defining generic and discipline specific capabilities ‐ covering underpinning knowledge and skills, engineering application ability, technical competency, as well as personal and professional attributes, capabilities, skills and values GRADUATE OUTCOMES Benchmark Reference – defined by engineering technologist accreditation body as a generic expectation of graduate capabilities for engineering technologist education programs within the economy ‐ providing a basis for the accreditation criteria and as a reference for the educational design task GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Exemplar Statement – defined by umbrella body such as the Sydney Accords under the IEA – to ensure substantial equivalence of engineering technologist graduates across programs and across accreditation economies
