For engineers, being competent in dealing with ethical issues is essential for many reasons, not the least of which is the safety and preservation of human life. 

However, nothing in the modern world is simple, and engineers are constantly required to make or advise on decisions that may conflict with other priorities. In dealing effectively with ethical issues, a professional engineer must apply informed judgement based on values and facts, within an established framework.  

This online course helps you learn about ethics in engineering. It also helps you understand how to develop these skills to obtain the Ethical Practice micro-credential.

You’ll develop your ability to understand and articulate ethics in practice as an engineer. And you'll learn how to: 

• recognise unethical situations
• understand ethical decision-making practices, and apply them to the situation
• engage in reflecting on ethical practices

Upon completion, you'll be able to respond to ethical dilemmas in your area of practice, and further promote ethical practices within your team and organisation. And you’ll understand the skills you need to further develop to prepare for your Ethical Practice micro-credential submission. 

• Have knowledge of and ability to articulate your own ethical perspective.
• Recognise an unethical situation and take appropriate action.
• Apply ethical decision-making.
• Appraise and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas in your practice area.
• Engage in ethical reflective practices.

• What does ethics mean? 
• Distinguishing ethical and legal obligations 
• Understanding your own ethical perspective 
• Identifying and analysing ethical dilemmas 
• Developing a framework for ethical decision-making 

This learning component is delivered through an online short course, consisting of:  

• self-paced applied study 
• live classroom-style workshop 

Duration 

• The self-paced learning will take approximately four hours to complete. 
• The workshop will take four hours. 

Once you register for the micro-credential, you have 90 days to complete the learning component.

Access 

You’ll access this course through EngLearn, our digital learning platform. For best performance, please use the most recent major release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari. Read more about the current supported browsers on Canvas:

• Browser and Computer Requirements

EngLearn is mobile-friendly, however desktop is preferred. Please read through the following information on mobile access via Canvas:

• App for Android
• App for iOS
• Mobile browser on an Android device
• Mobile browser on an iOS device

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