Incorporating global skills within UK higher education of engineers



Stage 2: Mapping the linkages between the UK SPEC learning outcomes for engineering courses and the global
dimension of engineering education

UK SPEC learning outcome                                The global dimension

Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and   Opportunity to illustrate how these considerations vary greatly from place

commercial considerations affecting the exercise of their   to place by using a wide range of examples and case studies from around

engineering judgment.                                      the world

Demonstratecreativeandinnovativeabilityinthe synthesis of   Opportunity to show the importance of creativity and innovation in

solutions and in formulating designs                           addressing global challenges and adapting solutions to a developing

country context

Abletocomprehendthebroadpictureandthusworkwithan Exploring the global dimension of engineering is essential for this
appropriate level of detail                                      comprehension

Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, for   The global dimension can be woven into project and design work, UK and

example, .... work experience; in individual and group project   international volunteering and work placements with international

work and in design work                                    engineering companies

Transferable skills and include problem solving, communication,   Design and research projects especially multi-discipline and team based

and working with others. They also include planning   exercises present excellent opportunities to incorporate the global dimen-

self-learning and improving performance                       sion and develop these transferable skills

Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to Systems thinking ranges from understanding how the components of
engineering problems                                          engineering systems relate and impact on each other and whole life

analysis to understanding complexity in human, natural and economic
systems. The global dimension encourages students to place engineering
within its widest context and understand global - local and engineering -
society linkages.

Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints The global dimension promotes understanding of these constraints, their
including environmental and sustainability limitations, health complexity and how they vary according to the local context as well as
and safety and risk assessment issues                           appropriate tools to investigate and define a problem such as risk and

needs assessment and social and environmental impact assessment

Understand customer and user needs                          Global case studies illustrate the importance and challenges of identifying

end-user needs in unfamiliar contexts

Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem   Ensuring that all aspects of sustainability (such as operation and

including production, operation, maintenance and disposal      maintenance capacity) are built into problem solving is a key aspect of the

global dimension

Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic The global dimension deepens understanding of how this context varies
context of engineering processes                                 greatly according to locality

Knowledge of management techniques which may be used to Management tools for environmental, social and ethical issues provide an
achieve engineering objectives within that context              opportunity to explore the global dimension

Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to   The global dimension is essential to fully understand the contribution of

promote sustainable development                            engineering to sustainable development

The ability to develop, monitor and update a plan, to reflect a The global dimension enhances understanding of how the operating
changing operating environment                               environment varies considerably according to location and over time

Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and The global dimension is essential to assess the suitability and sustainability
emerging technologies                                        of new and emerging technologies in different contexts

Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements The legal framework and its enforcement differs greatly between countries
governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, and sector. Global examples will help illustrate this
safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues

Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and The global dimension is essential to fully understand the range of ethical
ethical conduct in engineering.                                   issues engineers face

The ability to learn new theories, concepts, methods etc in The global dimension emphasizes the need to adapt and modify
unfamiliar situations.                                           approaches in unfamiliar situations and to value new approaches and

perspectives

Ability to use appropriate codes of practice and industry Global case studies will illustrate how codes of practice and industry
standards.                                                        standards vary internationally

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