Master of Engineering in Power Generation Program Statement of Graduate attributes
On completion of the program, the graduate will–
IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
Possess knowledge and skills which permit broad understanding and in-depth knowledge to meet the emerging needs of the Australian and global power generation industry.
Possess core knowledge and skills in power plants, asset management systems, rotating machinery, project delivery and regulation, compliance and safety.
Possess knowledge and skills in three elective areas from a list of eleven topic areas in applied thermodynamics, power plant, plant control systems, power plant chemistry, bulk materials and waste products, industrial power distribution, plant materials, generator technology design and operation, transformer technology design and operation, industrial power systems and gas plant and systems
Possess knowledge and skills to enable power professionals to increase their knowledge and skill sets for future priority areas for the power generation industry.
Possess knowledge and skills which permit effective participation in a wide range of work environments in power generation companies.
Possess core skills in independent research in power generation technologies at a level appropriate for effective participation in a supervised research environment (PhD or MPhil).
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Be able to write and talk about power generation issues and demonstrate projects in a manner appropriate for the industry, government and research community,
Be able to participate in broad and informed discussion of electricity generation issues as a contributor to the community, industry, and government.
Be able to effectively participate in and manage multidisciplinary teams of electrical and mechanical engineering specialists to produce a common outcome.
Be able to choose and use the most effective communication strategies in communicating with these groups.
Be able to choose and use appropriate simulation tools to understand the importance of information and communication technologies required for an efficient power station operation.
INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
Be able to work and learn independently and effectively in the area of power generation operation and maintenance.
Be able to generate ideas and adapt innovatively in the electricity generation industry where technology changes regularly to improve the plant efficiency.
Be able to formulate and investigate problems relevant to power generation operation and maintenance, create solutions, innovate and improve current operation and maintenance practices.
Be capable of developing new skills in the electricity generation operation and maintenance areas.
CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
Engage in critical appraisal of ideas and opinions about electricity generation operation and maintenance issues and of original research in these areas.
Use the analytical, reasoning, and problem solving skills developed through the study to analyse, understand, and solve complex electricity generation and related issues in the wider community.
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
Be able to take an informed position on the ethical issues generated by engineering research and its applications.
Be able to work effectively and understand the roles and expertise of both electrical and mechanical engineers for the better management of electricity generation operation and maintenance.
Appreciate the fundamental importance of engineering contributions to our cultural evolution and to society’s health and wellbeing.