In this guide
What it means
Use a baseline, alternatives and whole-life effects; be clear about trade-offs and uncertainty.
Look for a specific piece of work in which this theme affected your reasoning or action. Be clear about your role, the constraints, the check and the outcome.
A useful evidence pattern
- Situation
What was the engineering question?
- Responsibility
Which part of the work was yours?
- Decision
What alternatives and uncertainty did you consider?
- Outcome and reflection
What happened, what did you learn and what would you change?
Follow the institution language
Read the relevant attribute or Core Objective alongside this shared guidance. The current official requirements apply to your route.