Category 1: Technical Competence

1CInvestigation & Research

What this competency means

Conduct investigations using appropriate methods.

Example

Field investigations for pump station sites.

How to demonstrate it

In your competency self-assessment, write a short Situation-Action-Result narrative showing how you personally demonstrated 1C investigation & research. Focus on what you did (60-70% of the narrative), not what your team did, and tie it to a real project.

Other competencies in Technical Competence

1A Engineering Principles & Knowledge 1B Problem Analysis 1D Design Solutions 1E Use of Engineering Tools 1F Codes, Standards & Regulations 1G Health & Safety 1H Environmental Protection 1I Economic Analysis 1J Sustainability 1K Quality Management 1L Risk Assessment

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