PO 6: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, economical and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO6 Attainment: 80/100
Self-Assessment: 4/5
Appendix F – PO6
F1: Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP)
F2: Safety in Process Plant Design
F3: Hubungan Etnik
This programme outcome (PO) requires individuals to consider societal, health, safety, legal, economical and cultural issues when coming up with a professional engineering solution. One module that can be connected to this PO is the Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP). As stated in PO3, MEGP 1 and 2 was a group project whereby my team and I designed and successfully built an autonomous solar panel cleaning robot prototype over 2 semesters. We conducted in depth research and testing in order to build a fully functional prototype. In addition to that, we also analysed the impact of our product in terms of societal, health, safety, legal, economical and cultural issues in our final report. This was to ensure that the end-user understands the potential outcomes of using our product. Attached in Appendix F1 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and team/ product pictures.
Besides that, the Safety in Process Plant Design module can also be related to this PO. The group case study assignment for this module was to analyse and come up with a review report of how to improve the safety culture in Malaysia’s manufacturing through lessons from the past. For this, we took the Kleen Energy Explosion as a reference. We used an Ishikawa Diagram to determine the root causes of the explosion. Next, we conducted a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Procedure (HAZOP) analysis to find out all the potential causes, consequences and steps for improvement to prevent the explosion. We then incorporated the solutions into our local safety culture and how it could potentially be improved on. Attached in Appendix F2 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and team/ product pictures.
Furthermore, the Malaysian studies module, Hubungan Etnik can also be linked to this PO. The group assignment for this module was to create a video presentation and portfolio that depicts the local cultural issues and how unity is key in overcoming them. My group was successful in completing the tasks with great teamwork. Attached in Appendix F3 are parts of the module’s portfolio, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and team/ product pictures.
PO 7: Explain the global impact of professional engineering solutions in societal, economical and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO7 Attainment: 80/100
Self-Assessment: 4/5
Appendix G – PO7
G1: Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP)
G2: Final Year Project 1 (FYP 1)
For the seventh programme outcome, students were required to explain the impact of professional engineering solutions and the need for sustainable development. A module that can be connected to this PO is the Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP). As stated in PO3 and PO6, MEGP 1 and 2 was a group project whereby my team and I designed and successfully built an autonomous solar panel cleaning robot prototype over 2 semesters. However, before actually designing and building the prototype, we had to do in depth literature review to find out about what type of technology for solar panel cleaning system is available in the market. We had to predict the impact of our prototype on society and the environment as the project was considered a professional engineering solution due to the fact that we were working with a real-life company, TNB. We also concluded our project and came up with a list of future recommendations in order for our prototype to be developed sustainably. Attached in Appendix G1 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and team/ product pictures.
Another module that can be related to this PO is the Final Year Project 1 (FYP 1). In this individual project, I had to select a topic dealing with a real-life issue from a company. I chose to work on an autonomous water irrigation system for urban farming and partnered up with Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bandar Sunway. I did in-depth literature review to better understand the types of water irrigation system and technology that are currently available in the market. This was to help me come up with a more professional engineering solution that in not only sustainable but also gives a positive impact on society and the environment. Attached in Appendix G2 are parts of the module’s proposal, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and pictures.
PO 8: Apply professional and ethical responsibilities of engineering practice.
PO8 Attainment: 80/100
Self-Assessment: 4/5
Appendix H – PO8
H1: Industrial Training
H2: Professional Engineers and Society
H3: Engineering Design and Innovation
The next programme outcome (PO) required students to be professional and ethical when conducting engineering practice. The Industrial Training module is related to this PO. This module allowed students to gain real life engineering work experience through internship programmes with companies both locally and abroad. As for myself, I was given the opportunity to work with a multinational company named Palm Oleo Sdn. Bhd. which is under the KLK Oleo Sdn. Bhd. group of companies. This is not only one of the largest companies in Malaysia, but also one of the biggest palm oil manufacturing companies in the world. While working there, I was exposed to real life engineering practices such as wearing safety uniforms, helmets, safety shoes and following standard operating procedures for working in an industrial factory/ plant. The practices were very professional and ethical while also ensuring that all employees were in a safe working environment. Attached in Appendix H1 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and pictures.
Another module that can be connected to this PO is Professional Engineers and Society. The e-portfolio assignment section of this module really exposed students to what it’s like being a professional engineer. For my e-portfolio, I had to create my own website to promote myself. In addition, I had to apply professional and ethical engineering practices such as a personal S.W.O.T analysis, personal mission statement and personal S.M.A.R.T table. I also had to put in my own creative resume and evaluate my programme outcomes. Attached in Appendix H2 are parts of the e-portfolio website, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and pictures.
Besides that, the Engineering Design and Innovation module can also be related to this PO. As stated in PO 1, my team decided to build a semi-autonomous device that is able to remove waste from water sources while creating monetary gains for end-users. We also applied professional and ethical engineering practices when building our project such as:
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Observation techniques = Fly on the wall, Shadowing
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Understanding techniques = Ishikawa Diagram, 5 Whys Worksheet
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Conceive Checklist
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Ideation techniques = Random Entry, 6 Hats Technique
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S.W.O.T Analysis
All these techniques helped us as team to produce a better and more functional engineering product that is able to solve complex engineering problems. Attached in Appendix H3 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and team/ product pictures.
PO11: Effectively manage projects in multidisciplinary environments and apply project management tools and techniques to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team to satisfy stakeholders requirements.
PO11 Attainment: 85/100
Self-Assessment: 4/5
Appendix K – PO11
K1: Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP)
K2: Engineering Design and Innovation
K3: Managing Project for Success
This programme outcome (PO) required students to apply project management skills and tools to ensure that a project is completed within a given timeline following the right specifications. The module that can be related to this PO is the Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1 & 2 (MEGP). As stated in PO 3, 6, 7 and 10, MEGP 1 and 2 was a group project whereby my team and I designed and successfully built an autonomous solar panel cleaning robot prototype over 2 semesters. The project was considered a success due to it meeting the industrial and module supervisors’ requirements. The prototype was well within budget, had all the suggested components, was fully functional and it was completed within the timeline given. As an assistant leader, I took the initiative to be task manager and distributed the work to be done equally and efficiently to my teammates. Attached in Appendix K1 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and product pictures.
Another module that can be linked to this PO is Engineering Design and Innovation. As stated in PO 1 and 8, my team decided to build a semi-autonomous device that is able to remove waste from water sources while creating monetary gains for end-users. The project was deemed a success as it was well within budget, had all the suggested components, was fully functional and it was completed within the timeline given. As an assistant leader, I took responsibility and made a Gantt chart, linear responsibility chart and work breakdown structure for the whole semester to ensure that my team and I knew our respective duties and were able to complete all tasks before the deadline given. Attached in Appendix K2 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and product pictures.
Besides that, the Managing Project for Success module can also be connected to this PO. The group assignment for this module required my team and I to apply project management skills and tools to our engineering project. Hence, we made an organization chart, risk assessment table and budget plan to ensure that our project was detailed and managed well so that we could complete it before the deadline given. Attached in Appendix K3 are parts of the module’s final report, Scheme of Work (SOW), assignment instructions and product pictures.
