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Cork Institute of Technology
Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering – Stage 1
(National Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering – Stage) 1
(NFQ – Level 6)
Summer 2005
Professional Studies
(Time: 3 Hours)
Answer FIVE questions, including at least ONE from Section B.
Use separate answer books for each Section.
Examiners: Ms. S. Nyhan Mr. B. D. O’Rourke Mr. J. Murphy Mr. P. Anthony
Section A
Q1. Answer three of the following:
(i) A meeting has been defined as an “assembly of people for a lawful purpose”. Outline three situations where you, as an engineer, would feel that a meeting would be necessary and effective. (ii) What is the role of the secretary: (a) Before the meeting. (b) During the meeting. (c) Following the meeting. (iii) How important is the role of Chairperson? Outline some of his/her responsibilities. (iv) Give a brief explanation of the following terms: notice, agenda, minutes. (20 Marks)
Q2. Utilising the fully-blocked style, write a letter of application seeking an
interview for the following position: (20 Marks)
RSZ LIMITED CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Vacancy Due to the continued expansion of our Public Projects Division in Ireland, we now have a number of vacancies for the following position:
Trainee Site Engineer.
The position is permanent and offers long term opportunity to progress to the highest level. Successful applicants will be required to travel throughout Ireland.
The ideal candidate should have: (a) Relevant engineering qualification. (b) Excellent organisational and presentation skills. (c) The ability to work as part of a team. (d) Relevant IT skills. (e) A full clean driving-licence.
Interested candidates should forward a CV to: Mr. Martin Kinsella Personnel Manager RSZ Limited Quartertown Industrial Estate Dublin 6.
Section B
Q5. Detail the functions of the following parties involved in the construction industry: Employer/Client, Architect, Consulting Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Contractor, Sub-Contractor, Project Manager and Resident Engineer. (20 Marks)
Q6. (a) Discuss the impact of engineering on the environment. (20 Marks)
OR
(b) Discuss the effect of technology on society. (20 Marks)
