Technological advancement, a diversifying world economy and globalisation have brought about an evolution of an engineer's role in the society. Once thought to be related to people who construct, engineers are sough after in the service, banking, finance, logistic and commerce sector for their analytical skill in dealing with complex problems and to design innovative solutions. The route that an engineer takes results in his professionalism in this area.
During the course of an engineer's education, basic concepts are often taught and thereafter implemented to solve complex problems which encourages deep thinking. As the student progresses through these stages, it would be of second nature for them to systematically solve complex problems. Firstly, a systematic overview of the problem would be pictured, analysed and broken down, using knowledge acquired, the student would design a solution or find an alternate solution.
Engineers are constantly exposed to new technology, skills, hardware and solution during their tertiary education. They are akin to this changing trend and do not shun away but embraces and thrives on it. The engineer knows that these are tools that will aid them in the constant fight against time. On the tertiary level, groups are formed for solving problems and project work with crucial deadlines. This comes the need to share knowledge and make fast decisions which in the process fuels the student to continuously improve and develop soft skills.
The attributes of an engineer to systematically analyse complex information and apply a holistic approach in designing solutions, along with the urge to continuously improve and critical thinking skills would enable them to face greater challenges of the future and branch into different fields.
During the course of an engineer's education, basic concepts are often taught and thereafter implemented to solve complex problems which encourages deep thinking. As the student progresses through these stages, it would be of second nature for them to systematically solve complex problems. Firstly, a systematic overview of the problem would be pictured, analysed and broken down, using knowledge acquired, the student would design a solution or find an alternate solution.
Engineers are constantly exposed to new technology, skills, hardware and solution during their tertiary education. They are akin to this changing trend and do not shun away but embraces and thrives on it. The engineer knows that these are tools that will aid them in the constant fight against time. On the tertiary level, groups are formed for solving problems and project work with crucial deadlines. This comes the need to share knowledge and make fast decisions which in the process fuels the student to continuously improve and develop soft skills.
The attributes of an engineer to systematically analyse complex information and apply a holistic approach in designing solutions, along with the urge to continuously improve and critical thinking skills would enable them to face greater challenges of the future and branch into different fields.
Although you've shared much about the changing roles and niches of engineers, you needed to focus on the question.
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