Engineers Sydney, March 2013

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE SYDNEY DIVISION OF ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
MARCH 2013
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Our Engineering Heritage
Sydney Division Key Sponsors
I recently spent an enjoyable day north of the
Hawkesbury River retracing the path of the
original Sydney to Newcastle road, originally
called The Great North Road. For those interested
in Engineering Heritage, walking and the
Australian bush, it’s a fascinating and beautiful
discovery.
The first road to Newcastle was built between
1826 and 1836 by convict labour and there’s a
ten kilometre abandoned and well preserved
relict located north of the Hawkesbury River at
Wisemans Ferry. It contains the oldest mainland
bridge in Australia at Devines Hill, built in 1830
(beating the three Lennox Bridges: Glenbrook
1833, Lansvale 1836 and Parramatta 1839).
The 1820s was a turbulent time in engineering
with revolutionary changes created from the
work in England of Thomas Telford on pavement
construction and drainage, and John McAdam
in Scotland on pavement matrix, and both these
avant-garde theories were put into practice on this
site for the first time in Australia.
Leading the design was Major Thomas Mitchell
with his assistant Lieutenant Percy Simpson as
construction engineer, along with their construction
force of 350 recalcitrant convicts (who didn’t want
to be there). In the pecking order of convicts the
bad were sent to the road gangs with the worst in
iron chains.
They cut a precipitous mountain goat track
from the sheer cliffs of Hawkesbury sandstone,
hewn with their bare hands. There is still much
evidence of the convict construction with
numerous hand quarried stone retaining walls,
culverts, drains, kerbs and gutters. Many of the
individual stone blocks weigh 600kg were shaped
by hand drill, sledge hammer and gunpowder
blast, trimmed by hand hammer and chisel, and
then moved to position by human hand and back.
Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney Division
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
More information:
Aimee Najdovski, Events Manager
Phone: [02] 9410 5613
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydeea
Closer inspection of the numerous relict drill holes
left in the rock
faces reveal a very
interesting aspect
which you don’t
see in modern
blast drill holes:
they’re a triangular
shape in plan. This
comes from hand
drilling, with the
convict on the bottom holding the hand drill and
then rotating the bit 60 degrees after each sledge
hammer impact. Sarcastically, the convict on the
bottom holding the drill was called the “bottom
dog”, while the convict with the sledge hammer
on the top was called the “top dog” which is still a
linguistic relict in our language today, meaning to
be the “best in the trade”.
There’s still an open forest gum clearing
remaining which was the camp site for the
construction crew, excavated stone safes for the
storage of gunpowder, abandoned stone quarry
source sites and a curious stone formation which
is still called Hangman’s Rock.
Worthy of mention is that the site is identified
by a National Engineering Landmark brass plaque
placed by Engineers Australia’s Heritage Group.
The Great North Road is one of many
fascinating Engineering Heritage sites marked
and conserved by our Heritage Committee, and
each one tells a unique and heart wrenching story
of the triumph and failure of the engineering mind
and hand.
John Nichols BE (Civil), CPEng, FIEAust
President, Engineers Australia Sydney Division
Deputy President’s Corner
Key Division Staff
Executive Director – Steve Finlay
Executive Operations Manager – Richard Hanna
Events Manager – Aimee Najdovski
Events Coordinator – Jenny Ha
Communications and IT Coordinator – Nimali Herath
Membership Services Officer – Julia Bresolin
Membership Services Officer – Danielle Tuazon
Membership Services Officer – Anna Thom
Account Manager – Rimma Kolodizner
Industry Relationship Manager – Elana Huthnance
Chartered Assessors – Roland De Broglio, Amal Hanna
Neil Wyles and Guy Beaubois
National Stage 1 Assessor – Guy Beaubois and Maurice Allen
National Manager Careers – Jennifer O’Donovan
Auditorium Operator – David Zhao
Your Division Committee for 2013
President – John Nichols
Deputy President – Alexandra Meldrum
Immediate Past President – Brendyn Williams
National Councillors – Bruce Howard, Marlene Kanga
and Alex Baitch
National Congress – Kevin Dixon, Ted Tooher
and Michael Myers
Elected Members:
I recently saw the movie “Lincoln”. Set in
1865, it follows the final four months of the
16th president of the United States. We see
Lincoln’s battle (finally successful) to end the
Civil War, preserve the Union and to abolish
slavery. It was a historical time …
There was much to talk about after the
movie. I loved the scenes in the courtroom.
I marvelled at how Lincoln held his enemies
close and the range of tactics employed. I am
also interested in how the actors prepared for
these roles – their meticulous preparations,
the attention paid to understanding the
historical context, and how the actors stayed
“in character” by inhabiting their roles off the set as well as on it.
The movie made me think about the approach we take as engineers.
Engineering is a discipline that requires meticulous preparation and continual
renewal of skills and knowledge. In addition to technical specialisations,
we need to develop and employ knowledge and skills in related areas,
leadership, management, business and risk.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which
people maintain their knowledge and skills related to their professional
lives. This gives the community confidence that we are well prepared and
competent for the task.
As professional engineers we need to maintain our competence. The
Engineers Australia CPD requirements over a 3 year period include your
practice area as well as risk management (10 hours) and business and
management skills (15 hours).
How can we meet those requirements? This may be through formal
studies, workshops, or learning activities in the workplace. You can attend
seminars and meetings at Engineers Australia. Members can login to
the Engineers Australia website to view seminar videos. Events for all
EA members are run by the Centre for Engineering Leadership and
Management and the Risk Engineering Society. You can also provide
services to the profession (volunteer on a committee, volunteer to lead a
seminar).
For more information about CPD, search for “Engineers Australia CPD”.
So, what can members do? I recommend looking and planning ahead
with your CPD, ensuring this includes risk management and business and
management skills. If you manage or mentor other engineers, you can assist
them incorporate this into future plans.
As we continue to deepen and broaden our skills and knowledge, our
teams and organisations shall benefit. The community we serve shall also
benefit.
Alexandra Meldrum, MIChemE, FIEAust, CPEng
Deputy President, Engineers Australia Sydney Division
Alex Baitch, Ted Tooher, Michael Myers, Marcus Moore,
Chris Skinner and Michael Lucas
Appointed Members:
NSW Chapter of Australian Society
for Defence Engineering presents
Julie Mikhail, Nathan Hanley, Norm Himsley, Jonathan Barnes, John
Stornelli, Leila Sadler, Bruce Howard and Veena Sahajwalla
Produced by
Engineers Australia Sydney Division
Editor – Steve Finlay
Designed by Engineers Media
Level 3, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
(PO Box 1389, Chatswood 2057)
phone 02 9410 5600 fax 02 9410 0000
[email protected] www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney
Sydney Division
The views expressed in Engineers Sydney are not necessarily those of
Engineers Australia Sydney Division.
Printed by Focus Press using sustainable methods including:
Certified
Environmental
•Cleaner Production Processes
Management
•Vegetable based inks
•Certified Environmental Management System ISO 14001
•Certified Quality System 9001:2000
Paper: From plantation forest managed, grown and produced under EMS ISO 14001
ISO 14001:2004 LIC20363
SAI Global
Certified
Environmental
Management
Certification applies to
Offset Alpine Printing
in Lidcombe NSW
2 ENGINEERS SYDNEY MARCH 2013
Aircraft Maintenance in the
Australian Defence Force
As our Navy implements the recommendations of the Rizzo Report,
it is therefore important that the defence community, ie the ADF and
defence industry, are reminded of the development and hallmarks of
this system which has made it so successful worldwide. ASDE has
therefore arranged this presentation by a vastly experienced RAAF
officer whose career has been steeped in the aircraft maintenance
system of the ADF.
Date:
Monday 6 May 2013, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start.
Presenter: Wing Commander Ross Magno AFIEAust CEngA MBA.
Location:Engineers Australia, Auditorium Ground Floor,
8 Thomas Street, Chatswood.
Contact:Doug Roser, Chair of NSW Chapter of Australian Society
for Defence Engineering at: [email protected]
or mobile: 0412 624 887.
NEWS
Engineers Australia and the Hong Kong
Institution of Engineers meeting
Engineers Australia Sydney Division hosted a meeting
with representatives from the Hong Kong Institution
of Engineers (HKIE) on Wednesday 6 February to
discuss areas of mutual interests and to strengthen
professional relations between the two organisations.
Engineers Australia and the HKIE have a Mutual
Recognition Agreement (MRA) and a programme
of annual visits to the respective institutions. Under
Hong Kong legislation, engineers working in Hong
Kong must be corporate members of HKIE or a body
recognised by HKIE. Ninety nine percent of engineers
working in Hong Kong are members of HKIE. The
remaining one percent is members of recognised
bodies such as Engineers Australia. Engineers
Australia is recognised via the MRA which thus
enables Australian engineers to work in Hong Kong. It
is one of the valuable member benefits available from
Engineers Australia.
Engineers Australia was represented at the
meeting by Dr Marlene Kanga – National President,
Prof Alex Baitch – National Deputy President, John
Nichols – Sydney Division President and Richard
Hanna – Acting Executive Director of Sydney Division.
(l-r): John Nichols – EA Sydney Division President, Monica Yuen – Chief Executive and Secretary
The representatives from the Hong Kong Institution of
HKIE, Ir Prof Choy Kin Kuen – President of HKIE, Dr Marlene Kanga – National President of EA,
Engineers were President Ir Prof Choy Kin Kuen, and
Prof Alex Baitch – Deputy National President of EA and Richard Hanna – EA Sydney Division Acting
Chief Executive and Secretary, Ms Monica Yuen.
Executive Director.
The structure and governance of HKIE is very
similar to Engineers Australia, which has 30,000
members. HKIE is also a “learned society” and sets and maintains education
The meeting explored areas of mutual interest especially where additional
standards for engineering for all universities in Hong Kong, a function that
benefits could be provided to members, including joint technical events and
Engineers Australia performs in Australia. Both organisations are signatories
conferences.
to international Accords that provide international recognition of engineering
Overall, the meeting between Engineers Australia and the Hong Kong
qualifications. They also work together to monitor engineering standards
Institution of Engineers was very successful and strengthened the ongoing
in other signatory countries and to mentor other countries in achieving the
relationships between the two professional associations, which is for the
requirements of the Accords.
benefit of members in both organisations.
Young Engineers
Sandcastles, sundowners and expanding networks, February was a big
month for Sydney’s Young Engineers. The Inaugural Sandcastle Competition,
co-hosted with DARCH Sydney’s emerging architects, brought our young
engineers resourceful side to the surface. Young engineers came in second
with a design the judges felt demonstrated a strong relationship with the
client due to their strong focus on the brief. In the meantime the public at
Tamarama beach took a closer look as the sculptural structures grew taller.
The event wrapped up with a chance to get to know the other teams over a
BBQ at Tamarama park and drinks at the local pub.
The 2013 Young Engineers Networking Sundowner was a success
with over 170 Young Engineers enjoying a sundowner at the Helm Bar in
Darling Harbour on Thursday 21st February. Sydney’s Young Professional
Engineer of the Year Trudy Myers shared her networking tips and tricks,
highlighting the importance of preparation and following up with the contacts
you make. As MC, I followed with some ice breakers and questions to
get the conversation started. With a broad range of engineering firms and
universities represented at the event, new contacts were made and old
contacts reunited. Young Engineers Australia Sydney (YEAS) continues to
build a sense of community among Sydney’s Young Engineers through
events like the Young Engineers Networking Sundowner. Don’t miss next
year’s Sundowner!
Have you registered for a Professional Development Program (PDP)
but just haven’t found the time to write a Competency Claim yet? Are you
interested in learning more about CPEng before you sign up to a PDP? You
might also be confused about the recent changes to attaining your CPEng?
If you fall into any of these categories keep an eye on our website http://
www.engineersaustralia.org.au/young-engineers-sydney for details on our
upcoming Young Engineers CPEng Seminar.
Young Engineers Australia Sydney is making the big move! This Autumn
we will be moving from a Facebook group to a Facebook page. Search for
“Young Engineers Australia Sydney” on Facebook and like our new page to
stay in touch!
Hannah Mahony-Hayes,
YEAS Chair
If you have transitioning tips to share or are interested in getting
involved in YEAS, please email our secretary Derek Cheung at yeasyd@
engineersaustralia.org.au.
Young Engineers and Emerging Architects at the YEAS/DARCH Inaugural
Sandcastle Competition, Tamarama Beach.
engineers sydney MARCH 2013 3
NEWS
Winning engineers take centre stage
for award launch at Powerhouse Museum
Powerhouse Museum Director, Dr Dawn Casey launched the award program
and exhibition in front of 160 representatives of the many and diverse fields
of engineering.
Dr Casey acknowledged the contribution engineers make to society and
highlighted the interesting career paths that existed for them.
“This exhibition [showcasing the 2012 EEAS winners] is a great sample
of the way in which we can communicate our message about the invaluable
nature of the engineers’ role to a wider public,” said Dr Casey.
Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, applauded
Sydney Division’s Engineering Excellence Award program for promoting the
profession, whilst getting more of the community interested in the work of
engineers.
“Australia needs more engineers, and even though we’ve had success,
the universities tell me we need more applications. The awards are very good
at helping get kids
interested in doing
engineering.
“The awards are
also very important
in helping the
public understand
the incredible,
pivotal importance
of engineers and
engineering, in making
our society work and
our economy stronger.
It helps flush out those
really great stories
that we can share with
the community,” said
Professor O’Kane.
Now in its 18th
Professor Mary O’Kane, NSW Chief Scientist &
year of partnership
Engineer applauded the Engineering Excellence
Awards as a way of recognising the contribution of with Engineers
Australia, the
engineers to our community.
Powerhouse
Museum’s exhibition of the 2012 Engineering Excellence Award winning
projects includes a scale model of the QANTAS Blast Fence Project by
Woolacotts Consulting Engineers.
Woolacotts were contracted to provide a unique, highly specialised
design for a brand new blast reflector fence at the Mascot Jetbase, the home
of the new Airbus A380.
Scott Clemmett, Structural Engineer, Woolacotts, said winning the award
and being part of the exhibition was a terrific boost for the company’s
l-r: Bruce Howard – Chairman, Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney
2013, Dr Dawn Casey – Director, Powerhouse Museum, John Nichols –
Sydney Division President and Steve Finlay – Executive Director, Sydney
Division.
reputation and structural engineering in general.
“Winning this award brought about an increase of enthusiasm for
everyone on the team. It was great to see our project receive wider
recognition, but also for the profession of structural engineering to be
recognised throughout the industry and the wider community in this way.
Entries are now open for
the Engineering Excellence
Awards Sydney 2013!
All entries from this year will have the chance to be featured in the
2014 Engineering Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum.
www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydeea
Key Dates:
Level 1 entries close:
Level 2 (finalists) information evening:
Level 2 (finalists) entries close:
Awards Evening:
5 April
15 May
14 June
20 September
Sponsorship opportunities for the EEAS 2013 are available,
contact Aimee Najdovski on 02 9410 5613 or email anajdovski@
engineersaustralia.com.au
Projects on display
at the Powerhouse Museum:
Guests were intrigued by the Bridge Deck Structural Health Monitoring
System by the NSW Roads & Maritime Services and National ICT Australia at
the Engineering Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum.
4 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
• Halo, a wind activated kinetic sculpture by Partridge
•Microrapid Integrated Rapid Blood Test Device by Atomo
diagnostics and IDE group
• 1 Bligh St Sydney by Arup, Enstruct Group and Cundall
•Bridge Deck Structural Health Monitoring System by the NSW
Roads & Maritime Services and National ICT Australia
•Qantas Blast Fence Project by Woolacotts Consulting
Engineers
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/engineeringexcellence/2012
NEWS
Western Sydney Regional Group
The Western Sydney Regional Group is starting off the year with a number of
interesting events for EA members through March and April. First up will be
our technical tour of the ANSTO Reactor at Lucas Heights on 21 March. Hot
on its heels will be a technical tour to the Rouse Hill housing development on
11 April, to see how they have embraced sustainable and environmentally
sensitive design and construction. On 18 April we will be holding a
presentation titled “Developing for Health” where speaker from the Premiers
Council for Active Living and Urban Growth NSW will talk to us about why
designing and constructing around healthy lifestyles makes good sense. We
look forward to seeing you there.
Jonathan Barnes,
Chair of WSRG
CPEng Workshop
Why wait to become
a CPEng?
Upgrade your professional status to CPEng, College Membership
and NPER by attending one half-day workshop and by subsequently
submitting your application.
Julie Mikhail and Trudy Myers interacting with the Halo-wind activated Kinetic
sculpture exhibition.
The purpose of these workshops is to de-mystify the process of
applying for Chartered status: the mark of a competent practicing
engineer. The workshop also explains the requirements for College
Membership and NPER.
Each workshop is conducted by
Richard Hanna, Executive Operations Manager.
Date: Friday 26 OR Saturday 27 April 2013
Register: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/events
Contact: [email protected]
Guests interacting with Qantas Blast Fence Project exhibition.
engineers sydney MARCH 2013 5
NEWS
Is it your goal to get Chartered in 2013?
There have been over 2000 enrolments since
eChartered launched in November 2012. This month
we also saw the first candidate to become Chartered
entirely through the new online application system.
Carey Ashby completed his Chartered assessment
on a Professional Development Program, as a selfsponsored participant – pictured with Stephen Durkin,
CEO of Engineers Australia and Marlene Kanga,
Engineers Australia National President.
eChartered represents an innovation attaining
Chartered. The system was built based on feedback
and the revised Australian Competency Standards has
made the process of attaining Chartered more userfriendly with the same high standards of assessment.
Start your journey and enrol now …
Chartered is:
• Being recognised by your peers in Australia and
internationally as a competent, current and ethical
member of the engineering profession
• Your way to satisfy the competency requirements
for professional engineers registration in
Queensland RPEQ and for all National Engineering
Registers … don’t restrict what projects you may
work on!
• Your ticket to international mobility through mutual
recognition
Stephen Durkin, CEO Engineers Australia, first eChartered candidate Carey Ashby and National
• In demand by many notable industry clients
President Marlene Kanga.
requiring proof of competency from engineers
working on their contracted projects
• A risk mitigation tool in the form of being
credentialed by Engineers Australia as being a competent and current
For more information and to enrol please visit www.engineersaustralia.org.
engineer working within your discipline
au/echartered
• An excellent gap analysis tool and framework to take charge of your
own development as an engineer and demonstrate that you are a wellrounded professional
• Done quickly and easily via the online eChartered portal.
Professional Development Program in focus
Engineers Australia welcomes our new Professional Development Program
partners: JK Geotechnics, Keller Australia and Toshiba Power Systems and
Services.
The Professional Development Program (PDP) provides a supported
pathway to the Chartered standard expected by industry and the profession.
It is delivered through a partnership between Engineers Australia and
Fernando Vega and his team at JK Geotechnics being presented their PDP
Program certificate by Elana Huthnance, Industry Relationship Manager
Sydney.
6 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
engineering organisations that are committed to the development of their
engineering workforce.
“JK Geotechnics joining the PDP supplements its in-house structured
mentoring and training program for young engineering professionals,” said
Fernando Vega, Senior Associate at the company.
The Program is underpinned by the internationally recognised 2012 Stage
2 Australian Engineering Competency Standards required to practise at the
level of a Chartered practitioner.
The PDP provides the opportunity for participants from PDP
partner organisations to provide evidence of their competency attained
through on-the-job experience in a staged manner. This evidence is
submitted and assessed via a world class online system, eChartered.
Individual participants of the Program can chart their own career journey
and attainment of competence, and PDP partners are kept up to date in
real time with progress of all their participants towards the outcome of the
credential of Chartered.
Currently there are a number of drivers for engineers to become
Chartered. These include legislative requirements in Queensland for
practising engineers to be registered, a system that looks like having
national take-up; as well as major clients in the industry requiring evidence of
attainment of this qualification (or equivalent).
There are nearly 400 companies Australia wide running Professional
Development Programs. They include Rio Tinto, SKM, GHD, WorleyParsons,
Clough, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Arup and the Australian Defence Force.
For further information on becoming a PDP partner, contact your local
Industry Relationship Manager, Elana Huthnance by email at EHuthnance@
engineersaustralia.org.au
Website: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/eChartered
NEWS
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
NEEDS YOUR HELP
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF
A CHARTERED INTERVIEW PANEL?
The Technology of the
NSW Shale Fields
(Hartley Vale, Newnes & Murrurundi)
Do you …
• Have at least five years Professional work experience?
• Have current financial membership at the level of CPEng
• Have registration on the NPER or NETR or NEAR.
You are invited to register as an Interviewer for those candidates seeking to
become Chartered.
We are inviting engineers from:
Mechanical with NPER in Aerospace
Mechanical with expertise in Marine Engineering
Naval Architecture – Electrical – Chemical
Civil – Structural – ITEE
However, if you feel you would like to participate in any discipline of
engineering you would be most welcome to join and please contact us.
If you require further information or wish to register, please contact:
David Zhao 02 9410 5615
or email [email protected]
Please note that this activity would count towards
your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Strong.
Innovative.
Diverse.
It’s Abigroup.
Prospectus Australia Shale Oil Corporation
courtesy of Museum Victoria
An Engineering Lecture
Speaker: Mark Langdon
22 April, 5.30 for 6pm
EA Sydney Auditorium
8 Thomas Street, Chatswood
Postgrad Expo
Meet Faculty of Engineering academics
Get more information on engineering postgraduate study
options
Take the first step to updating your professional knowledge
and skills, enhancing your career opportunities, or
switching to a new engineering discipline
CRICOS Provider no. 00098G
The Chartered Assessment Panel comprises of two interviewers
plus an Assessor and take approximately one hour in duration, and are
predominately conducted during business hours at the Sydney Division
Office at Chatswood.
Tuesday 16 April 3-7pm
postgradexpo.unsw.edu.au
A driving force in Australian construction
and infrastructure delivery for 50 years
Never Stand Still
Faculty of Engineering
www.abigroup.com.au
engineers sydney MARCH 2013 7
YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – DIARY DATES
Most events are held at EA Harricks Auditorium, Ground Floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood with refreshments provided prior to the session.
Events are subject to change or cancel at short notice. Please check our website www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/events
for up-to-date information.
Please note that the car park adjacent to Engineers Australia in Thomas Street, Chatswood has now closed. Visit our website for more
information and alternate parking within the area. www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney-division/contact-us
MARCH
Mon 25
Sustainable Engineering Society
Joint Association Trivia Night
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 19:30
Contact: Matthew Guy
Email: [email protected]
Cost: EA/SES Members Free, Non
members $10
Wed 27
Nuclear Engineering Panel
Liberalised Electricity Markets
and Nuclear Power: The Case of
Australia’s National Electricity
Market
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 20:00
Contact: Tony Irwin
Email: [email protected]
Payment: Free
Thurs 28Joint Electrical Branch – Engineers
Australia, IET, IEEE
Design of Lightning Protection
Systems
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 20:00
Contact: Upali Mahaliyana
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
APRIL
Wed 3
Sat 6
Joint RINA and IMarEST Meeting
Surveyors and New Regulations
Auditorium
18:00 For 18:30 To 20:00
Contact: Jude Fernandes
Phone: 9562 2983 or 0437) 967 202
Email: imarest.sydney@optusnet.
com.au
Cost: Free
Women In Engineering
Family Picnic Day
Contact: Jade Gan
Email: Jade.Gan@WorleyParsons.
com
Tues 9Systems Engineering
Society of Australia
What Can Go Wrong
in Transport Projects
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 20:00
Contact: Malaeka Nadeem
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Wed 10Australian Geomechanics Society,
Sydney Chapter
AGS Chairman’s Presentation
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 20:00
Contact: Hossein Taiebat
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Thurs 11
Western Sydney Regional Group
Rouse Hill Development
Technical Tour
Rouse Hill
1:45pm start
Contact: Dominic Cancian
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Wed 17
Western Sydney Regional Group
Chartered Workshop
UWS Penrith
Contact: Olivia Mirza
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Wed 17
Society of Fire Safety
Building Usage After Occupancy
Harricks Auditorium
15:30 for 16:0 to 18:00
Contact: Bruce Bailey / Stephen Grubits
Email: [email protected]
Cost: EA/SFS Members $20, Non
members $30
Thurs 18
Mechanical Branch
Heavy Vehicle Dynamic Air
Suspensions – An Australian Road
Transport Industry Innovation
Harricks Auditorium
18:00 to 20:00
Contact: Geoffrey Stone
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Thurs 18
Western Sydney Regional Group
Developing for Health Presentation
UWS Penrith
2:00pm start
Contact: Jonathan Barnes
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Mond 22
Engineering Heritage Committee
The Technology of the New South
Wales Shale Fields
Harricks Auditorium
17:30 to 20:00
Contact: Ian Bowie
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Tues 23Civil and Structural
Engineering Panel
Glenfield to Leppington Rail Link
Zenith Theatre
5.30 to 7:30
Contact: Ken ONeill
Email: [email protected]
Cost: Free
Fri 26Engineers Australia
Sydney Division
Chartered Workshop
Board Room
9:30 to 12:00
Contact: Julia Bresolin
Email: jbresolin@engineersaustralia.
org.au
Cost Free
Sat 27Engineers Australia
Sydney Division
Chartered Workshop
Board Room
9:30 to 12:00
Contact: Julia Bresolin
Email: jbresolin@engineersaustralia.
org.au
Cost Free
Sun 28
Western Sydney Regional Group
Family Day – Society of Model
Engineers
Luddenham
Contact: John Stornelli
Email: [email protected]
Cost: To be advised
Online CPD
Presentations slides and notes of following events now
available online to download at:
www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sydney/techpresentations
• Specialist Systems Engineering in Transportation
Projects
• Introduction to INCOSE/SESA Transportation Working
Group
• Human Factors Integration
• Systems Assurance within the Systems Engineering
Life Cycle – Key lessons and benefits
• Taming Complexity on Major Rail Projects with a
Collaborative Systems Engineering Approach
8 engineers sydney MARCH 2013
View video streams of following Sydney events and
over 500 more covering all areas of engineering at:
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/webcasts/
mediavisionz
• Effective Height & Impact on Fire Safety
• The Christchurch Earthquate –
Recommendations from the Royal Commission
• Eminent Speaker Series: Future Submarines –
Few Easy Choices
• Communicating with Fire and Rescue NSW