Engineering Standards and Codes of Practice

a) With reference to the Engineers Australia Guidelines onProfessional Conduct (part of their Code of Ethics), please write,in your own words, a concise summary of the requirements forcompetent practice

See Australia Guidelines on Professional Conduct below:

Engineers Australia

Our Code of Ethics

The Guidelines on ProfessionalConduct

The Guidelines on Professional Conduct provide a framework formembers of Engineers Australia to use when exercising theirjudgment in the practice of engineering. The Guidelines are notintended to be, nor should they be interpreted as, a full orexhaustive list of the situations and circumstances which maycomprise compliance and non-compliance with the Code of Ethics. Ifcalled upon to do so, members are expected to justify any departurefrom both the provisions and spirit of the Code. Ethicalengineering practice requires judgment, interpretation and balanceddecision-making in context. Engineers Australia recognises that,while our ethical values and principles are enduring, standards ofacceptable conduct are not permanently fixed. Community standardsand the requirements and aspirations of engineering practice willdevelop and change over time. Within limits, what constitutesacceptable conduct may also depend on the nature of individualcircumstances. Allegations of non-compliance will be evaluated on acase-by-case basis and administered in accordance with EngineersAustralia’s General Regulations 2013.

1. DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY 1.1 Act on the basis of a well-informedconscience a) be discerning and do what you think is right b) actimpartially and objectively c) act appropriately, and in aprofessional manner, when you perceive something to be wrong d)give due weight to all legal, contractual and employmentobligations 1.2 Be honest and trustworthy a) accept, as well asgive, honest and fair criticism b) be prepared to explain your workand reasoning c) give proper credit to those to whom proper creditis due d) in managing perceived conflicts of interest, ensure thatthose conflicts are disclosed to relevant parties e) respectconfidentiality obligations, express or implied f) do not engage infraudulent, corrupt, or criminal conduct 1.3 Respect the dignity ofall persons a) treat others with courtesy and withoutdiscrimination or harassment b) apply knowledge and skills withoutbias in respect of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation,marital or family status, national origin, or mental or physicalhandicaps

2. PRACTISE COMPETENTLY 2.1 Maintain and develop knowledge andskills a) continue to develop relevant knowledge and expertise b)act in a careful and diligent manner c) seek peer review d) supportthe ongoing development of others 2.2 Represent areas of competenceobjectively a) practise within areas of competence b) neitherfalsify nor misrepresent qualifications, grades of membership,experience or prior responsibilities 2.3 Act on the basis ofadequate knowledge a) practise in accordance with legal andstatutory requirements, and with the commonly accepted standards ofthe day b) inform employers or clients if a task requiresqualifications and experience outside your areas of competence

3. EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 3.1 Uphold the reputation andtrustworthiness of the practice of engineering a) advocate andsupport the extension of ethical practice b) engage responsibly inpublic debate and deliberation 3.2 Support and encourage diversitya) select, and provide opportunities for, all engineeringpractitioners on the basis of merit b) promote diversity inengineering leadership 3.3 Communicate honestly and effectively,taking into account the reliance of others on engineering expertisea) provide clear and timely communications on issues such asengineering services, costs, outcomes and risks

4. PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY 4.1 Engage responsibly with thecommunity and other stakeholders a) be sensitive to public concernsb) inform employers or clients of the likely consequences ofproposed activities on the community and the environment c) promotethe involvement of all stakeholders and the community in decisionsand processes that may impact upon them and the environment 4.2Practise engineering to foster the health, safety and wellbeing ofthe community and the environment a) incorporate social, cultural,health, safety, environmental and economic considerations into theengineering task 4.3 Balance the needs of the present with theneeds of future generations a) in identifying sustainable outcomesconsider all options in terms of their economic, environmental andsocial consequences b) aim to deliver outcomes that do notcompromise the ability of future life to enjoy the same or betterenvironment, health, wellbeing and safety as currently enjoyed

Our Code of Ethics

As engineering practitioners, we use our knowledge and skillsfor the benefit of the community to create engineering solutionsfor a sustainable future. In doing so, we strive to serve thecommunity ahead of other personal or sectional interests. Our Codeof Ethics defines the values and principles that shape thedecisions we make in engineering practice. The related Guidelineson Professional Conduct provide a framework for members ofEngineers Australia to use when exercising their judgment in thepractice of engineering. As members of Engineers Australia, wecommit to practise in accordance with the Code of Ethics and acceptthat we will be held accountable for our conduct under EngineersAustralia’s General Regulations 2013. In the course of engineeringpractice we will:

1. DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY 1.1 Act on the basis of a wellinformedconscience 1.2 Be honest and trustworthy 1.3 Respect the dignity ofall persons

2. PRACTISE COMPETENTLY 2.1 Maintain and develop knowledge andskills 2.2 Represent areas of competence objectively 2.3 Act on thebasis of adequate knowledge

3. EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 3.1 Uphold the reputation andtrustworthiness of the practice of engineering 3.2 Support andencourage diversity 3.3 Communicate honestly and effectively,taking into account the reliance of others on engineeringexpertise

4. PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY 4.1 Engage responsibly with thecommunity and other stakeholders 4.2 Practise engineering to fosterthe health, safety and wellbeing of the community and theenvironment 4.3 Balance the needs of the present with the needs offuture generations