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This course is presented in partnership with, and developed by Engineering Education Australia (EEA). Payment is in Australian dollars and can only be made by credit card (no invoicing is available). To receive your 10% discount, please enter ENNZSUM2024 in the discount field.
Master your role in the engineering and design lifecycle to improve safety, efficiency and communication at all stages.
Knowing the practical steps in the engineering and design lifecycle is essential knowledge for your career.
From the moment a concept is designed until an asset is retired, the engineering and design lifecycle underpins your work. Whatever the scale, understanding this lifecycle is crucial to delivering value.
This self-paced course defines the steps in the lifecycle, and what you need to know. We'll cover:
- the requirement specification
- concept and preliminary design
- detailed design
- design reviews
- verification and validation
- construction and commissioning
- operations and maintenance
- end of life
Using a mix of case studies and practical tasks, you'll learn to make informed decisions at each phase in the lifecycle.
You'll learn how to improve safety and sustainability outcomes. You'll also improve your communication with stakeholders by understanding where your work fits into the wider context of the lifecycle.
Mastering the lifecycle will also help you manage broad and sometimes conflicting requirements for designs.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the stages and activities within a typical engineering and design lifecycle
- Identify the elements of a comprehensive Requirement Specification
- Explain the importance of having a whole-of-life perspective of engineering and design
- Explain the difference between the engineering lifecycle and the design lifecycle
- Identify and assess opportunities for adding value at the concept design stage
- Describe design change control
Intended audience
This course suits engineers and designers looking to move into management roles. Engineers should have 0—6 years' experience.
It also suits Detailed Designers and Project Managers
You'll benefit from this course regardless of your discipline or industry.
Course format
This course is delivered through EEA Online, our digital learning platform.
You'll learn using a mix of practical case studies, quizzes and reading, audio and video materials. You'll also apply your knowledge in practice with a variety of assessment tasks and learning checks.
It will take approximately eight hours to complete. As it is self-paced, you can start anytime and save your progress as you finish each module.
Once you register for the course, you have 90 days to complete it.
Presenter information
Trevor Zwar MIEAust CPEng is a senior systems engineer at Engineering. Systems. Management. (E.S.M.). He specialises in engineering management and systems engineering, with a focus on safety and designer WHS duties.
With more than 15 years’ experience across multiple industries including defence, mining, infrastructure and manufacturing, Trevor has practised in the electrical, mechanical and control systems disciplines and worked across the engineering lifecycle. He has presented his work at national conferences, and worked with research institutions to develop new technologies.
Trevor holds bachelor degrees in mechatronic engineering (hons) and economics, and is a Chartered member of Engineers Australia.
He is passionate about safety in engineering and is a member of the Engineers Australia's SA Engineered Safety Group.
