Date: |
24 Jul 2026, 9.00AM – 12.00PM |
duration: |
3 hrs |
Location: |
Online |
CPD hours: |
4 hrs |
Cost: |
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A half -day workshop that covers essential topics in engineering ethics and critical thinking. This course encourages active participation and engagement through discussions, case studies, and practical exercises.
Topics covered in this workshop include:
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Importance of ethics in engineering.
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Introduction to key ethical principles and theories.
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Appreciation of role of ethics in engineering decision-making in a commercial environment
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Discussion of the potential implications of AI on engineering ethics
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Understanding the key principles outlined in the Engineering New Zealand's Code of Ethical Conduct.
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Exploring real-world examples of ethical dilemmas faced by engineers and how they apply to the Code.
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Discussion on the potential for using decision-making frameworks for engineering ethics.
Intended audience
- Relevant for all engineers, surveyors, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, contractors and project managers, in private or public practice.
- Especially those with up to five years of experience or those who want a refresher
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Outline and explain the importance of ethics in engineering as well as the basic principles and theories of ethical behaviours
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the Engineering New Zealand Code of Ethical conduct applies to their day-to-day work as well as the possible consequences of not behaving ethically
- Apply critical thinking when making informed ethical decisions in both their professional and personal life
Course format
4-hour course over Zoom.
Using example projects; principles and concepts of ethics will be introduced and explained, then applied by you in practical hands-on activities and discussions with support from the facilitator. You’ll discuss common problems and dilemmas that you may encounter during your career, and strategies and tools that can be used to assess the dilemmas to inform ethical decision making.
Presenter information
Stuart Meakins has over 25 years’ experience of working in the construction industry in both the UK and NZ and has a master’s degree from the Auckland University Law School. Stuart has been project and contracts manager for a wide range of public and private organisations and has managed a wide range of NEC, ICE and NZS 3910 contracts and has “real life” experience of the challenges of working in this environment. Stuart also co-presents Engineering New Zealand’s popular course on “Negligence and Liability for Engineers” which considers both the technical manifestations of negligence and legal liability that flows from it.
Ethical practice is at the core of engineering. It is not an optional extra. This course discusses the ethical challenges that today’s engineers face undertaking their duties in a world of constantly evolving technology and social norms. Participants will learn how to combine modern thinking with traditional approaches to engineering ethics and how this can be applied to new and unfamiliar ethical dilemmas.
A half -day workshop that covers essential topics in engineering ethics and critical thinking. This course encourages active participation and engagement through discussions, case studies, and practical exercises.
Topics covered in this workshop include:
-
Importance of ethics in engineering.
-
Introduction to key ethical principles and theories.
-
Appreciation of role of ethics in engineering decision-making in a commercial environment
-
Discussion of the potential implications of AI on engineering ethics
-
Understanding the key principles outlined in the Engineering New Zealand's Code of Ethical Conduct.
-
Exploring real-world examples of ethical dilemmas faced by engineers and how they apply to the Code.
-
Discussion on the potential for using decision-making frameworks for engineering ethics.
Intended audience
- Relevant for all engineers, surveyors, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, contractors and project managers, in private or public practice.
- Especially those with up to five years of experience or those who want a refresher
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Outline and explain the importance of ethics in engineering as well as the basic principles and theories of ethical behaviours
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the Engineering New Zealand Code of Ethical conduct applies to their day-to-day work as well as the possible consequences of not behaving ethically
- Apply critical thinking when making informed ethical decisions in both their professional and personal life
Course format
4-hour course over Zoom.
Using example projects; principles and concepts of ethics will be introduced and explained, then applied by you in practical hands-on activities and discussions with support from the facilitator. You’ll discuss common problems and dilemmas that you may encounter during your career, and strategies and tools that can be used to assess the dilemmas to inform ethical decision making.
Presenter information
Stuart Meakins has over 25 years’ experience of working in the construction industry in both the UK and NZ and has a master’s degree from the Auckland University Law School. Stuart has been project and contracts manager for a wide range of public and private organisations and has managed a wide range of NEC, ICE and NZS 3910 contracts and has “real life” experience of the challenges of working in this environment. Stuart also co-presents Engineering New Zealand’s popular course on “Negligence and Liability for Engineers” which considers both the technical manifestations of negligence and legal liability that flows from it.
Presenters
Stuart Meakins
