Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
| Level of Achievement: 1 Below Expectations | Level of Achievement: 2 Meets Expectations | Level of Achievement: 3 Exceeds Expectations | |
| Knowledge of professional tools | Is not familiar with state-of-the-art tools (equipment, instruments, software). | Knows what tools are generally available and is competent to use them at a basic level. | Maintains expertise in appropriate tools for the field |
| Selection of tools | Is not able to identify the right tools for a particular problem or project. | Can usually identify tools that might fit a particular problem or project. | Can identify and evaluate which tools are best for a particular problem or project. |
| Computer skills | Has poor computer skills. | Has average computer skills. | Has strong computer skills |
| Ability to find
needed information/ resources |
Cannot independently seek out needed information and resources. | Is able to find some relevant information for application to a problem. | Is able to comprehensively seek and evaluate appropriate information for a task. |
| Ability to develop new skills and expertise | Is unable to independently learn new tools and skills; requires assistance. | Is able to eventually learn new tools and skills, but is sometimes inefficient and uncomfortable doing so. | Is able to quickly and effectively learn new tools and skills. |