Engineering
October 2010
South Australia
2010 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards, Hickinbotham Hall, National Wine Centre
Contents A Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . 2 News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Membership Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Your Professional Development †. . . . . . . 12
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A Message From The President Sponsors Division Partner
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 Engineering Excellence Awards. This year we had a record number of entries and the quality shone through during the Awards dinner last month. I would like to wish our SA winners well in the National competition. The National winners will be announced at the Parliament House dinner in Canberra held to coincide with Congress and the National Annual General Meeting in November. So good luck to Techport, the Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award winner, Professor Karen Reynolds, our Professional Engineer of the Year, Patrick Campbell, our Engineering Technologist of the Year and Anthony Elder our Young Professional Engineer of the Year. From the 18th October the voting website will be open to lodge your ballot for the adoption of a new Royal Charter and By-laws. Lots of explanatory information has been provided to you elsewhere so I would just urge all SA Division members to VOTE YES. As a member of Congress I have been closely involved for the two years that this proposal has been underway. It has my complete personal support and it must be done for the good governance of our Institution. So remember to vote, and vote Yes. In fact, go and do it now! Please don’t let forgetfulness prevent you from moving Engineers Australia forward. I want to see SA Division providing the highest voter turnout and the strongest support.
Division Executive President Doug Gillott FIEAust CPEng Deputy President Jeff Walsh FIEAust CPEng Treasurer Gerry Doyle MIEAust CPEng Executive Director Caroline Argent Deputy Director Sarah Carey Produced By Engineers Australia South Australia Division Level 11, 108 King William Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 tel 08 8202 7100 fax 08 8211 7702 www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa 2
Our Parliamentary Fellows Program continues to expand. Recently we welcomed Mr Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Member of the House of Assembly for Stuart, to the program as the 25th member. His electorate covers most of the northern part of South Australia and some of the technology issues of concern to him are wind and geothermal power, roads and mining. I’m sure that we will be able to help him by providing a point of contact with the SA engineering community. Recently an important paper was updated by the Policy section of our National Office. At National level we have some analysts that support the policy directions that Engineers Australia advocates to advance our profession and our members. The latest paper that has been released is titled “A Statistical Overview of the Engineering Profession”. It’s available on the website, about 40 pages long, and well worth a good read to understand some of the demographics of our profession. The paper looks across the whole spectrum of engineering, from high school students preparing to enter the profession, through analysis of the demand for engineers, and how that demand is being filled. Some key points jumped out at me, including the continuing alarming trend away from maths, science and physics in high school. There is also evidence of ongoing demand for
engineers, even through the global financial crisis, where the unemployment rates are below the averages for the workforce in general. I was also surprised by the source of engineers – the report shows that we now rely on overseas engineers to meet about half of our total professional engineering demands. Our home grown graduation rates have not grown at all over the last five years. So download a copy so that you can be well informed when discussing these issues. The Committee for Engineering Leadership and Management held its Leadership Development Series 9 breakfast in the first week of September. The LDS series has been working through the engineering competencies for Engineering Executive recognition. Competency 9 was knowledge management and on 1st September we heard Tim O’Callaghan from Piper Alderman speak to us about intellectual property, how to manage it and how to improve your chances of protecting it. Tim expanded on a very important point – you must keep your trade secrets secret. The courts will view your defence of your secrets much more favourably if you can show that secrets were recorded and protected. Employees must know what is important to the business and simple precautions should be taken to warn employees about disclosure. Tim has had a wealth of experience in this area. You can find out more by contacting him and getting one of his explanatory brochures “Knowledge and Ideas are Intellectual Property”. Tim was joined by David Evans, Engineering Manager at Saab Systems, and Andrew Mills, SA Government Chief Information Officer, on the panel discussion. Thanks to Tim, David and Andrew and to the CELM Committee for organising what has been a valuable series of briefings over nearly two years. And once again, please take part in the member ballot now and vote Yes. Doug Gillott FIEAust CPEng President Engineers Australia South Australia Division
In a joint submission with Armistead Earthmoving, Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Alluvium, leading architectural, engineering and environmental consulting company GHD has been awarded the Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award for their involvement in the Lake Condah Water Restoration Project. The Earth Awards have the specific aim of recognising outstanding work in construction and environmental excellence which reflects development and use of the best technologies and practices by Australian civil contractors. Lake Condah, located near Heywood, Victoria, forms a key part of the Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape and is identified as a wetland of national significance from a cultural and ecological perspective. It has been established that the Gunditjmara people at Lake Condah, and along the Budj Bim volcanic landscape, were Winners: The Lake Condah Water Restoration Team at the award ceremony a highly-organised society with developed aquaculture systems, at a time when most humans on earth were hunter-gatherers. There is evidenced in their use of eel trap systems as far back as 8000 years BC. During the 1950s, Lake Condah was drained as part of major engineering works on the Wallacedale and Condah Swamps, north of Lake Condah. Since then, Lake Condah temporarily retains water during floods. This has hampered the function of eel trap systems, leading to a deterioration of ecological value at the site. Trials conducted in 1990 determined that an outlet water level regulator was required long-term to allow longer retention of water from high rainfall events in the catchment zone. This project involved the design and construction of an outlet water level regulator with the intent to effectively restore water to the site. GHD was engaged to project manage the design and supervise the construction of the project. The project has many positive environmental, indigenous community and training impacts. In association with the Windamara Aboriginal Co-op, twelve unemployed indigenous locals were trained and worked on the project. Each new worker was given at least one full day on a 20 tonne excavator. Others registered more than 300 hours on various machines. In addition, the project teams were taught the basics of pre-start checks, power and hand tool inspection, toolbox meetings, and construction plant practices. To maximize safety, a buddy system was introduced; the project was completed without accident or injury. Ongoing training and potential opportunities for work in the construction industry are now being afforded to this group. “This project is an example of how a project team can work together to create outcomes that exceed the original vision. Through working with the client, contractor, designer and Gunditjmara people the project has not only achieved the original vision of restoring water to Lake Condah, but has resulted in a sense of local ownership and development of skills that will continue to benefit the community for years to come.� Project Manager, Michael Scott said. For further information, contact Michael Scott on +61 8 8111 6600
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South Australia Division AGM and Xmas Networking Night 2010 Engineers Australia South Australia Division will hold its AGM and Xmas Networking Night for 2010 on Thursday 2nd December 2010 at Kooyonga Golf Club, May Terrace, Lockleys. For more information please contact Deputy Director Sarah Carey via
South Australia Division
scarey@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7150.
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GHD Wins Civil Contractors Award
2010 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards A Popular Night Out Friday 10th September 2010 provided the opportunity for the engineering community to come together and celebrate the achievements of South Australian engineering projects. Attendance on the night was in high demand with all tickets for the night sold out well in advance (over 350 seats) and requests for tickets still being made right up to the day itself. There were over 20 projects entered this year and all were considered impressive examples of engineering in South Australia. Engineers Australia congratulates each of the entrants for their efforts. Entering the awards allows the engineering profession to showcase its achievements and highlight the importance of the engineering profession. The South Australian Awards Program is comparative to the best anywhere in Australia and culminates in the presentation of the Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award. The event also recognises the achievement of individual excellence with the 2010 South Australian Professional Engineer of the Year, the 2010 South Australian Engineering Technologist of the Year and the GHD sponsored 2010 South Australian Young Professional Engineer of the Year announced (see opposite page for listing of these winners) If you would like any further information about the 2010 Engineering Excellence Awards please contact Events Manager Caroline Holmes via cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7100. Alternatively the Excellence Awards publication with further information about the winners and the awards itself can be viewed under the Awards section of the South Australia Division website at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa We look forward to seeing you at next years event!
2010 Professional Engineer of the Year Professor Karen Reynolds PhD MSc MA BA (Hons) Grad Cert (Tert Ed) FIEAust
2010 Engineering Technologist of the Year Patrick Campbell TMIEAust CEngT
2010 Young Professional Engineer of the Year Anthony Elder MIEAust CPEng
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2010 SA Excellence Award Winners and for the category of Infrastructure Projects Techport Common User Facility Entrants: Built Environs Pty Ltd, McConnell Dowell, Defence SA, Rolls-Royce and Aurecon.
For the category of Small Business Induction Motor Efficiency Measurement System Entrants: CalTest
For the category of Building Projects Air Warfare Destroyer – ASC Shipyard Development Entrants: Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd and Hansen Yuncken
For the category of Infrastructure Projects Glenelg to Adelaide Park Lands Recycled Water Project Entrants: South Australian Water Corporation, Leed Engineering and Construction, Leighton Contractors, Guidera O’Connor and United Water International Pty Ltd.
For the category of Project Management Alliance pays dividends for Iluka Jacinth – Ambrosia mineral sands project Entrants: Parsons Brinckerhoff and Iluka Resources Ltd
Commendations were also awarded to: Entry: Christies Beach Biosolids Dewatering and Reuse Project Entrants: South Australian Water Corporation, United Water International Pty Ltd, Kellogg Brown and Root Pty Ltd and Jeffries Group
Entry: Lower Lakes Integrated Pipeline Project (Potable Water Component) South Australia Entrants: South Australian Water Corporation and Leed Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd.
Entry: Adelaide Entertainment Centre – Facilities Enhancement Entrants: Aurecon
Entry: Department for Families and Communities, Offices at Mount Gambier, South Australia Entrants: GHD Pty Ltd
Entry: Coast to Coast Light Rail – City West to Adelaide Entertainment Centre Entrants: Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure, Thiess, Downer EDI Works, Aurecon, Parsons Brinckerhoff and HASSELL.
Entry: Delivering a Secure Water Supply to the Community: Combined Optimisation and Multi-Criteria Analysis Approach Entrants: South Australian Water Corporation, Optimatics, United Water International Pty Ltd and University of Adelaide.
Entry: South Road Upgrade – Glenelg Tram Overpass Project Entrants: Department for Transport, Energy & Infrastructure, McConnell Dowell, Swanbury Penglase and AECOM. 5
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2010 Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award Winner
Tips For Writing A Good CER
Chartered Status is increasingly important and it may impact on an engineers’ ability to practise. I would like to emphasise at the outset that it is very important for engineers on a PDP to attend a Chartered Status Introductory Session delivered by an Engineers Australia Industry Manager, and a CER Writing Workshop delivered by an Engineers Australia National Assessor at the absolute minimum. It is also very important for PDP organisations to schedule a Seniors Briefing session for their managers and mentors to attend so they are equipped to provide meaningful support to their PDP participant engineers. There are other presentations and workshops occasionally offered which enhance these sessions for the benefit of engineers striving for Chartered Status, which are advisable to attend. A CER is the medium through which an engineer presents an argument to substantiate a claim for one or more Elements of Competency against the competency framework in the Chartered Status Handbook. Within the Handbook, Elements are grouped in Units of Competency and have some commonalities, whether they are part of a process or similar types of skill sets. The Elements have Defining Activities pertaining to them that indicate the issues that need to be addressed in substantiating a claim for an Element of Competency. The most common shortfalls in a claim for Elements of Competency in CERs submitted for assessment include: •
Not covering all or most of the Defining Activities pertaining to the Element, and therefore lacking substance to back up the claim. Assessors interpret the validity of a claim for an Element of Competency largely by how well the writer has addressed the Defining Activities. This should be done without relying on assumptions on the part of the reader. Don’t expect the Assessor to “read between the lines”.
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Making general assertions - comments where the writer makes a claim without substantiating it with evidence. Evidence is provided not just by writing about what you did, but by demonstrating that you have applied your engineering knowledge, skills and judgement in the way you did it, and what tools you have used to make decisions to achieve a desirable outcome.
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I have seen about 120 PDPs in some of our 320 partner organisations and there are some common characteristics across companies with the best programs in place. The three most important keys to a successful PDP in an organisation are: The PDP is integrated to some extent in the organisations performance appraisal systems. This can be done in a variety of ways and Engineers Australia Industry Managers are happy to talk about ideas for how this can be done with little or no extra workloads on HR, L&D and engineering management. Strong support from management and mentors. More active and successful PDPs occur in organisations with strong
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Peer Support Groups. Organisations where PDP participants have their own Peer Support Groups tend to have more activity within their PDP. These groups get together regularly to provide support for individuals writing CERs. Those with less experience benefit greatly from those who have written several CERs and have had claims for Elements of Competency endorsed. These groups often invite Chartered Engineers to talk about writing CERs and their experience. Some organisations further strengthen the alignment of the PDP with their graduate development activities by mapping the Competencies against the types of work they do in their business. This provides an understanding of the Competencies and their relevance to the business, but combined with integration within the organisation’s performance appraisal systems the Competencies become relevant and measurable. Many organisations do not have strongly supported HR departments and are looking for outside support for learning and development of their engineering staff. The PDP provides a specific structure without requiring substantial resources internally and can be an easy option for these organisations. It also dovetails well into existing learning and development programs within engineering organisations with more substantial resources and programs already in place. For those organisations looking for a broader and more structured learning and development program for their engineering staff, I recommend taking a close look at Engineering Education Australia’s Graduate Program http://www.eeaust.com.au/graduateprogram. This program is a structured development program for engineers which focuses on the learning needs of engineers and includes the PDP, but goes further into other learning needs. Contact Engineering Education Australia for more information on (03) 9274 9600. Written by Rowan Crosbie-Goold, Industry Manager, Engineers Australia If you have any questions about the Professional Development Program please contact the South Australia Division on sa@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7100.
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A lot of writers do not use the first person singular active tense well enough to provide evidence to substantiate their claim for Elements of competency. What you need to write is, “What I did and How I did it”, and where appropriate this can to be backed up with “Why I did it”. The narrative in a CER should contain a great deal of “I did …….. by …….” Or, “I did …….. using …….”
support from management and mentors where these people understand the program structure and framework, the processes and challenges that PDP participants face on their path to Chartered Status. This underlines the importance of the Senior’s Briefing Session that Engineers Australia Industry Managers provide as part of the PDP Agreement to PDP partner organisations.
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In my time as an Industry Manager I have noticed several issues which are common to most engineers striving to achieve Chartered Status through the Professional Development Program (PDP). It struck me that many engineers do not understand what is required in writing Career Episode Reports (CERs) to satisfy the requirements under the competency framework. It is my hope that this article will help to clarify this understanding.
The University of Adelaide’s School of Mechanical Engineering is proud to present the 2010 Final Year Project Exhibition at the Goyder Pavilion of the Adelaide Showground. The exhibition, which is now in its 16th year, will showcase more than 60 final year student projects across all the university’s streams; »»
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This exhibition demonstrates the multiplicity of options available within the engineering arena of the University of Adelaide and represents a year-long process in which each student hones their skills from project concept through to research, development, budgeting and finally marketing. The exhibition opens to the public on Tuesday 26th October from 7pm – 9pm and again on Wednesday 27th October from 10am – 4pm. Don’t miss your chance to witness these ingenious projects and to meet the talented young engineers who create them. For more information on the University of Adelaide’s School of Mechanical Engineering’s Final Year Project Exhibition contact Wendy Brown on 8303 5460 or at wendy.brown@adelaide.edu.au
SA’s New Industry Relationship Manager A new staff member has joined the team at the Engineers Australia South Australia Division, Jason Thornhill. Jason will be joining the South Australia Division as the new Industry Relationship Manager and will be your contact for information regarding the Professional Development Program. He can be reached either by email on jthornhill@engineersaustralia.org.au or via telephone on 08 8202 7120. Please join us in welcoming Jason to the Division.
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS – EARLY! YORK CIVIL HANDS NORTHERN EXPRESSWAY TO THE COMMUNITY. Traffic has begun flowing on Adelaide’s largest road project since the 1960s, the $564 million Northern Expressway - three months ahead of schedule - thanks to the excellent project management of the design and construction team. York Civil was the proud local component (in Joint Venture with New Zealand construction company, Fulton Hogan) responsible for the 4-lane, 23 kilometre expressway featuring 16 bridges, a high-speed flyover and a pedestrian and cycle pathway. The road now links the Gawler Bypass with Port Wakefield Road and significantly improves key intersections along Port Wakefield Road between Waterloo Corner Road and the Salisbury Highway. York Civil Managing Director, Dominic Vieceli, said the improvements will boost the northern regional economy and reduce the impact of freight transport on suburban areas. Trucks (L to R) Pat Conlon (Minister for Transport, Energy and carrying freight from the Barossa Valley and the Riverland will now save up to 20 minutes Infrastructure), Dominic Vieceli (York Civil Managing travelling time between the Sturt Highway at Gawler and the Port of Adelaide – South Director), Tony Carecos (Fulton Hogan) and Ian Australia’s main shipping port. Tarbotton (York Civil Group Director)
“As a company that was founded in South Australia, we were proud to be chosen to build this major landmark project for the state. The successful project delivery was a reflection of the teaming of York Civil and its joint venture partner Fulton Hogan. “DTEI wanted to do the right thing and maximise economic benefits for the north wherever possible. So from the beginning, we had a very strong local content inclusion and community participation. All up, more than 3,000 people were employed on the project – many came from nearby communities – and more than 130 subcontractors from the north were used. It’s been great to see smaller subcontractors growing their businesses as a result,” said Mr Vieceli. York Civil also demonstrated a strong commitment to employ and up-skill local construction workers especially young people and the Indigenous, even establishing a mentoring program using an Aboriginal elder. Their initiatives well and truly exceeded the 10 per cent employment target, at times often surpassing 16 per cent. The target was a first in South Australia. The road was officially opened at a community celebration day held on Sunday, 12th September. Around 5,000 northern residents and business owners brought their families to see and experience the road for themselves – said to be the smoothest in Australia. York Civil continued their support for the region by sponsoring the headline event – the Northern Expressway Cycle Challenge – a 47km journey along the south bound carriageway. “It was a great way to end a great project,” said Mr Vieceli, “the community really appreciates Artists impression of the new expressways aerial view the value that the project has brought and will continue to bring to the north.” “The success of this project proves how much value medium sized engineering construction companies like York Civil bring to major projects in Australia. The project has allowed us to add 20 permanent project management staff to our team as well as to significantly expand our own range of locally available plant and equipment. These extra resources and recent experience gives us the confidence to take on bigger projects in our own right.” Enquiries: Steve Kochergen Business Development Manager – York Civil Ph: 0418 835 797
Chartered Status Workshops A FREE Chartered Status Workshop will be held for Members and Non Members interested in submitting an application for Chartered Status on Tuesday 26th October 2010. Our National Assessor Ewan Hazeldine will conduct the Chartered Workshop, which will feature invaluable information regarding Engineers Australia, Chartered Status accreditation and tips on writing Career Episode Reports (CERs) and putting together your Chartered Status application.
South Australia Division
Further dates for workshops can be obtained via the Engineers Australia South Australia Division website at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa or by contacting Member Relationship Coordinator Nathan Jones on the details below. Registration is essential. Please contact Nathan Jones on 08 8202 7170 or njones@engineersaustralia.org.au to register your attendance.
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Membership Profile Paul Pearce has assisted the South Australian Division recently as a speaker at several high school focused events, including the annual Student Careers Night during engineering week. He has engaged students interest with his background in, and enthusiasm for, engineering. Why did you decide to become an engineer? From a very young age, I have always enjoyed creating and building things. An engineering career seemed the perfect opportunity to continue doing this, and get paid well for it! What project are you working on now? I am part of an internally-funded submarine concept design team working in anticipation of the future submarine project. What do you like the most about the engineering profession? The capacity of this profession to combine the best resources, practices and latest technology to solve a vast range of really difficult problems. What do you see as one of the biggest issues facing the engineering profession? Satisfying the growing demand for engineering skills in Australia across the entire spectrum of industries that will need them. Who has provided you with the greatest amount of inspiration in your career?
What do you think you will be doing five years from now? I hope to have played a significant role in acquiring the future submarine for the Royal Australian Navy. If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? New Zealand. What an incredibly beautiful part of the world! – I think a sabbatical there would be good for the soul. What is your motto?
My greatest source of inspiration are the achievements of my peers.
Never be afraid to leave my comfort zone
The greatest engineering achievement is?
Who would you most like to meet?
Putting people on the moon! Not only is it a breathtaking technical achievement, it continues to inspire generations of engineers, myself included.
The late Richard Feynman, a physicist on the Manhattan project and member on the Challenger space shuttle disaster investigation panel.
What are your hobbies? Indoor soccer, fishing, reading and listening to music. I also enjoy cycling to work (but does that count as a hobby?)
The Experienced Engineers Program Are you an experienced Engineer seeking Chartered Status, Registration and career progression? The recent change in legislation in Queensland has led to Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) becoming a mandatory requirement for many Professional Engineers who deliver professional engineering services in Queensland. This has created urgency for Engineering Organisations and Engineers to gain RPEQ in the immediate future. It has also led to Professional Engineers who deliver professional engineering services outside of Queensland to also seek Chartered Status and Registration with more urgency. The Experienced Engineers Program is a structured, detailed and practical program specifically for engineers with 5 or more years of experience who are seeking Chartered Status, Registration and career progression. The Experienced Engineers Program is delivered in a simple and compact 5 x 1-day format and a commitment from you to have your Registration application complete within 6 months. “A unique opportunity to convert your engineering experience to Chartered Status and Registration” For more information info@eeaust.com.au
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Your Professional Development October 2010 - November 2010. Unless published otherwise all presentations are scheduled for the Engineers Australia South Australia Division Office. Event details are subject to change. Please check our website prior to event for current information and office location updates. Please note the South Australia Division has relocated premises. Our new address is Level 11, 108 King William Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 Online registration for many events is now available directly through the South Australia Division Website Events Section at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa
October 2010 Date
Time
Thursday 14th
5.30pm
Thursday 14th
6.00pm
Host Society of Building Services Engineers
Event
Contact
Sustainable Natural Ventilation and Lighting
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
AGM & Young Geotechnical Professionals Evening
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Passive Bistatic Radar Research
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Engineering Planning and Design
EEA
info@eeaust.com.au
Gen2X - “Careers Fast Tracked� WIE, YEA and CELM
Venue: The Lion Hotel, 161 Melbourne Street North Adelaide
Australian Geomechanics
Monday 18th
5.00pm
Tuesday 19th
5.30pm
Wednesday 20th
8.00am
Wednesday 20th
5.30pm
Engineers Australia
Code of Ethics 2010
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Tuesday 26th
5.00pm
Royal Aeronautical
GPS Satellite Research
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Tuesday 26th
5.30pm
JTP Electrical & Electronic
Student Papers Night
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Tuesday 26th
5.30pm
Engineers Australia
Chartered Workshop
Nathan Jones
njones@engineersaustralia.org.au
Wednesday 27th
7.15am
Caroline Holmes
cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au
Carbon Trading
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Topic - TBA
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Society JTP Electrical & Electronic Engineering Education Australia
Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management Wednesday 27th
5.00pm
Thursday 28th
5.30pm
Electric Energy Society of Australia ITEE Software Engineering & Architecture
CELM LDS Session 10 Venue: Sebel Playford, North Terrace, Adelaide
November 2010 Date
Time
Host
Event
Contact
Tuesday 2nd
5.30pm
Structural Branch
Forensic Engineering - Lesson Learnt
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Wednesday 3rd
12.30pm
Soft Landing - Networking & Nibbles
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Thursday 4th
12.00pm
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Wednesday 3rd
5.00pm
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Thursday 4th
5.30pm
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Tuesday 9th
5.30pm
Paul Godden
pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au
Society of Building Services Engineers Retired Engineers Group
General Meeting Venue: Urrbrae House at the Waites Phenomics facility
Australian Geomechanics
Rankin Lecture - Stiffness at Small Strain - Research &
Society
Practice
Railway Technical Society of Australasia JTP Mechanical
Port River Viaduct Jaberoo aircraft design and construction lecture by Rod Stiff MD Jabiru Bendeberg
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