Competency Demonstration Report

Question: Discuss about the Competency Demonstration Report. Answer: Continuing Professional Development The vital aim of my career is to utilize my knowledge, education and professional experience in order to achieve the organizational growth. For achieving my career goals, I have completed my Masters Degree in the field of Biotechnology from Lovely Professional University. In addition to that, I have gained practical knowledge in the relevant field from my projects. I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic engineer always in eager to learn and utilize new and advanced methodologies and technologies. Apart from these, I possess leadership skills and have the ability to perform under pressure. I display strong communication skills and have the ability to work with existing technologies in order to meet the individual as well as the organization goals. Therefore, I want to apply to Professional Engineer (Engineer Australia) regarding increasing my practical skills and knowledge. Academic Qualification Duration Course Institution May, 2014 Masters in technology in Biotechnology Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India June, 2012 Bachelor in technology in Biotechnology Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India Work Experience Duration Position Company 2014-2015 Biology Teacher National Public School, India 17 July 2011 to 18th Nov 2011 [Please Fill] IIIM ( CSIR), Jammu 28 June 2010 to 24 July 2010 [Please Fill] Hash Biotech Labs Ltd., Mohali. Competency Demonstration Report Question: Write Report on "Competency Demonstration". Answer: Continuing Professional Development My career objective is to acquire great skills and proficiency in the field of Civil Engineering and thereby achieve an honorable position in a renowned organization where I can challenge my knowledge, contribute towards the growth of my organization as well as pursue continual personal development. For this purpose, I completed my bachelors degree in civil engineering from Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College in March 2012. After completing my academic career, I started my professional career by working in Oporto in 2012. I presently work in Coles. During my academic and professional experience, I have managed to gather sound knowledge on major latest technologies and learned to handle all Mac and Windows Operating Systems in proficient manner. I have acquired adequate competency with Microsoft Office operations. I can work independently under minimal supervision. In addition, I am able to handle customer complaints in an efficient and polite manner. I have attended a training program from International English Language Testing System where I gathered adequate proficiency in English writing, speaking, reading as well as listening skills. Academic Background I have completed my Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College in March 2012 with First Class. Prior to that, I completed my Secondary Education from Board of Intermediate Education in Andhra Pradesh in March 2008 with Grade A. Training Programs I attended Advanced English Training Program from International English Language Testing System and achieved overall band score of 6.0. Work Experience and Projects Duration: 2013 to Present Employer: Oporto Position: Please Mention Responsibilities/ Duties: To work with the latest technologies for preparing reports, proposals and plans To work individually under minimal supervision To analyze and evaluate requirements and use MS office for project purpose Duration: 2013 to Present Employer: Coles Position: Please Mention Responsibilities/ Duties: To compute load and grade requirements and material stress factors To analyze survey reports, blueprints, maps, drawings, and other relevant data for project plans To communicate with clients and attend their complaints in a polite manner Projects Undertaken Project on Safety at Public Places and Highways Analysis and Design of Multi Storey Building Increasing Agriculture and Improving Cropping Pattern Declaration I hereby declare that all the information presented in this document is very much true to the best of my concern. The statements are solely intended to accurately represent the skill and knowledge acquired by me so far in my academic and professional career. Besides, I promise that I have adhered to all the ethical and moral obligations and properly maintained required professionalism as a Civil Engineer in every area of my field of study in Civil Engineering. Introduction Project Name: Project on Safety at Public Places and Highways Project Duration: Please Mention Location of the Project: Please Mention Organization Name: Please Mention Role in the Project: Civil Engineer Background Overview of the Engineering Project The project is based on studying and evaluating the aspects of the two major types of safety considered in civil engineering; namely, highway safety and safety at public places such as shopping malls, halls and movie theatres. To be more precise, the project involves undertaking detail study on how the width of the door of a hall or a movie theatre affects the time of evacuation. The project analyzes the significance of planning from an early stage. For highway or road safety, it involves measures and methods to reduce the risk of serious injuries and accidents. For this purpose, I carried out detail study on how road accidents are affected by the multiple factors along with their categorizations. The project additionally involves a thorough assessment of the geometric features and the manmade features associated with the major factors of road and highway safety. Project Objectives This particular project had the following basic objectives: To study the major factors of safety at public place To study the major factors of safety at highways and roads To understand the factors of road geometry including horizontal curve, vertical curve, super elevation and other geometric and manmade features To collect data on accidents based on using survey instruments such as Total Station and DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) Nature of my Work in the Particular Area In this project, my role was to carry out a detailed study and analysis of the basic geometric and manmade factors of road safety and understand the measures and methods that can be used for reducing the number and severity of accidents and injuries. For this purpose, I applied two significant tools and instruments for measuring road geometry, that are Total Station and DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System). I specifically undertook detailed calculation of horizontal curve, vertical grade and super elevation using AutoCAD software application. Apart from that, I successfully acquired relevant data of NH (National Highway) 200 that demonstrates the rate and number of accidents along the past years. I thereby analyzed the data for comparing and contrasting between the horizontal radius and median with the accident rate. Similarly, I carried out analysis with respect to the vertical grades and super elevation. Finally, I was responsible for constructing the regression equation u sing Microsoft Excel. Chart of Project Structure and My Position Statement of my Responsibilities in This Project As this was an individual project, therefore, I had the following roles and duties in this particular project: To study the road geometric factors and how they affect the safety at roads and highways To study the major aspects of manmade or human factors and drivers that affect safety at public places and highways To perform all calculations on horizontal curve, vertical grades and super elevation (radius, median) using AutoCAD software To develop the regression model in Microsoft Excel Software To analyze the different conditions associated with evacuation from a hall To collect road accident data of National Highway 200 using DGPS and total station for calculation of super elevation, vertical grade and horizontal curve To plot data obtained from total station in AutoCAD based on the three coordinates Personal Engineering Activity Understanding and Approach The project is based on calculating the major road geometric factors such as horizontal curve, super elevation and vertical grades for analyzing road safety and understanding the measures and methods of reducing the risks of accidents and injuries. Apart from that, it also includes the manmade features to be analyzed for measuring accident rates and safety at roads and public places (e.g. halls, shopping malls etc.). For this purpose, I have collected the road accident data on National Highway 200 using DGPS and Total Station and plotted the collected data on AutoCAD for further evaluation. Furthermore, based on the contrasts on individual geometric values versus the rate of accidents measured, I developed the regression equation using excel, which is as follows: Y= -0.00121X1 - 0.12507X2 + 2.99x10-5X3 + 3.552 For the study of manmade features on road safety, I specifically analyzed the roadway problems and obstacles (such as telephone and electric poles, posters, dividers and so on). To be more precise, I particularly modeled a detailed scenario using the functions and variables to form the equation, which is as follows: AYM = C1*X1 + C2*X2 + C3*X3 A thorough multi variable regression analysis is utilized for collecting data and estimating the C1, C2, and C3. The regression equation is: Y= -0.000461X1 - 0.000838X2 + 0.1032 X3 + 2.646 Presentation of My Engineering Skills and Knowledge I applied my engineering knowledge in order to determine the major geometric factors associated with road safety and calculate the specifications with respect to them, such as horizontal curve, super elevation and vertical grade. I plotted the graph based on the collected data using DGPS and Total Station. I utilized my competency in numerical ability to carry out the detail calculations and comparisons with the values of radius, median and so on. Furthermore, I worked with the gathered data by plotting them on AutoCAD software according to the three coordinates X, Y and Z. Moreover, I discovered the three major impacts of vertical road alignments that are significantly related with the occurrences of traffic accidents. I analyzed the role of parabolic curve in assuring a smooth transition between two grades on a highway or a roadway. Apart from that, I conducted an extensive literature review on the basic factors and impacts of road and public place safety requirements. Delegation of Tasks and its Accomplishment As this was an individual project, therefore, I carried out the overall study on the major aspects of road safety as well as safety at public places. I executed the necessary calculations regarding horizontal curve, vertical grade and super elevation. I have individually gathered accident data on national highway on past ten years and analyzed the data using total station and DGPS for developing the regression model equation. I calculated the total evacuation time versus the width of door opening plot for a specific number of persons. At the initial stage of undertaking the project, I carried out a detailed plan dividing the overall project objective into a number of decomposed tasks and thereby allocating different time slots for each activity. I developed the project schedule and estimated the overall cost of project. For this purpose, I took multiple sittings with my project mentor for identifying the major activities associated with the undertaken project. The Encountered Technical Difficulties and Solutions Technical Difficulties During the execution of this particular project, I faced significant difficulty in working with the collected using Total Station and DGPS and plotting them on the X, Y, and Z coordinates in AutoCAD software. I specifically faced difficulty in using the features of AutoCAD because I was using it for the first time was therefore, was not adequately familiar with all of its characteristics and functionalities. Solutions I successfully resolved the specific issue mentioned above by allotting a fixed amount of time and undertaking a rigorous course on learning the basic operations of AutoCAD software. After the course was complete, I was appropriately familiar with the required features and functions of AutoCAD and thereby successfully applied my newly acquired skills in the calculations of my project. Creative Design Work I utilized my acquired skills and competencies for developing the basic idea behind the project. Furthermore, I applied my skills in using the DGPS technology for positioning the objects in proper scale. Apart from that, I specifically learned AutoCAD for calculating the values associated with horizontal curve, super elevation and vertical grades with respect to the geometric specifications in road or highway safety. Working Process with the Team Member As it was an individual project, therefore, I communicated with my project mentor and supervisor for effectively planning my project and systematically undertake the activities. Furthermore, I effectively approached my mentor for suggestions whenever I encountered any difficulties in the execution of my project. I maintained a consistent contact with my mentor and kept him updated about the progress, status of project and outcomes/ results of each phase. Finally, I gave a successful presentation of the overall project starting from its objective to outcomes to my mentor and project supervisor. Overall View of the Project In this project, I applied my civil engineering knowledge and skills for carrying out the major calculations of radius, median and other factors associated with road geometry (horizontal curve, vertical grade and super elevation). Apart from that, I have successfully worked with the AutoCAD software for plotting the road accident data of NH 200 obtained from DGPS and total station on X, Y and Z coordinates in an appropriate manner. In addition to that, I have developed the regression model and equation using Microsoft Excel. As a whole, I have performed the calculations based on the surveyed data and programmed using CAD software for detail visualization. Personal Contribution to the Project As this project was an individual type project, I was responsible for the major activities to be carried out to meet the desired outcome of the project. For this purpose, I undertook a detailed project management approach and developed a project schedule with proper estimations and decomposition of the significant tasks. I conducted a thorough exploration and analysis of the major factors (both geometric and human factors) that significantly influence safety at highways and public places. I utilized my civil engineering skills to measure the values and specifications required in order to minimize chances of risks associated with accidents. I worked with DGPS and Total Station software to analyze accident data and plotted them on AutoCAD for developing regression equation so as to compare and contrast between the accident rates/ number of accidents with geometric features of highways.