UTS ENGINEERING
48230
Introduction to Engineering Projects
Project Management, Ethics, Communication & Teamwork
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | Year 1
University of Technology Sydney
, Topic 1: Engineering Project Management
1.1 Project Management Fundamentals
Project: Temporary endeavour to create a unique product, service or result
Scope: What is and is NOT included in the project
Triple Constraint: Scope – Time – Cost. Changing one affects the others
1.2 Project Lifecycle Phases
1. Initiation — define objectives, feasibility, stakeholders
2. Planning — schedule, resources, risk assessment, WBS
3. Execution — implement the plan, manage team and resources
4. Monitoring & Control — track progress, manage changes
5. Closure — deliverables handed over, lessons learned
1.3 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Hierarchical decomposition of total project work into manageable work packages. Break large tasks into
sub-tasks until each can be assigned, estimated and tracked.
1.4 Gantt Charts
Bar chart showing tasks against time. Bars show start/end, dependencies shown by arrows. Critical path
= longest path of dependent tasks — any delay here delays the whole project.
⚡ Exam Tip: In your project report, always include a Gantt chart with a clearly identified critical path.
Topic 2: Engineering Ethics
2.1 Engineers Australia Code of Ethics
The 4 pillars of the EA Code of Ethics:
6. Demonstrate integrity
7. Practice competently
8. Exercise leadership
9. Promote sustainability
2.2 Ethical Frameworks
Utilitarianism: Choose the action that maximises overall benefit (greatest good for greatest number)
Deontology: Actions are right or wrong regardless of outcomes — follow rules/duties (Kant)
Virtue ethics: Focus on character — what would a person of good character do?
Rights-based: Protect fundamental rights even if outcomes are better otherwise
48230
Introduction to Engineering Projects
Project Management, Ethics, Communication & Teamwork
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | Year 1
University of Technology Sydney
, Topic 1: Engineering Project Management
1.1 Project Management Fundamentals
Project: Temporary endeavour to create a unique product, service or result
Scope: What is and is NOT included in the project
Triple Constraint: Scope – Time – Cost. Changing one affects the others
1.2 Project Lifecycle Phases
1. Initiation — define objectives, feasibility, stakeholders
2. Planning — schedule, resources, risk assessment, WBS
3. Execution — implement the plan, manage team and resources
4. Monitoring & Control — track progress, manage changes
5. Closure — deliverables handed over, lessons learned
1.3 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Hierarchical decomposition of total project work into manageable work packages. Break large tasks into
sub-tasks until each can be assigned, estimated and tracked.
1.4 Gantt Charts
Bar chart showing tasks against time. Bars show start/end, dependencies shown by arrows. Critical path
= longest path of dependent tasks — any delay here delays the whole project.
⚡ Exam Tip: In your project report, always include a Gantt chart with a clearly identified critical path.
Topic 2: Engineering Ethics
2.1 Engineers Australia Code of Ethics
The 4 pillars of the EA Code of Ethics:
6. Demonstrate integrity
7. Practice competently
8. Exercise leadership
9. Promote sustainability
2.2 Ethical Frameworks
Utilitarianism: Choose the action that maximises overall benefit (greatest good for greatest number)
Deontology: Actions are right or wrong regardless of outcomes — follow rules/duties (Kant)
Virtue ethics: Focus on character — what would a person of good character do?
Rights-based: Protect fundamental rights even if outcomes are better otherwise
