Professional Practice in Engineering

EAT80003 0 Credit Points Hawthorn, Sarawak

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • Zero

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2022 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Winter		 Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
20 Jun 22 - 31 Jul 22

Results:
16 Aug 22

Last self enrolment:
20 Jun 22

Census:
1 Jul 22

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Jul 22

Dates:
1 Aug 22 - 30 Oct 22

Results:
6 Dec 22

Last self enrolment:
14 Aug 22

Census:
31 Aug 22

Last withdraw without fail:
16 Sep 22

Prerequisites

Attendance at a Professional Experience in Engineering Introductory Seminar  

Aims and objectives

Aims

This unit of study aims to provide you with practical engineering experience in an environment outside the university and improve your awareness of the issues associated with professional practice. In so doing, it will ensure your perceptions of engineering during your studies develop alongside the realities of practice.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Apply degree studies in engineering practice as demonstrated by the evidential portfolio (2,4,5,6);

2. Appreciate the broader issues associated with professional practice as reported in the reflective journal (2,3,4,5);

3. Identify insights gained from your practical experiences and demonstrate how each observation or case study improved your understanding of any engineering issues associated with professional practice. (2,3,4,5);

4. Identify how the activities and experiences improved your development of Swinburne Engineering Competencies (1,2,3,4,5,6);

5. Compare and contrast your perceptions of engineering while at university with the realities of practice (1,2,3,4,5,6);

Key Generic Skills

During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:

· Teamwork Skills

· Analysis Skills

· Problem Solving Skills

· Communication Skills

· Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems

· Ability to work independently

Swinburne Engineering Competencies for this Unit of Study

This Unit of Study will contribute to you attaining the following Swinburne Engineering Competencies:

K5

Practice Context: Discerns and appreciates the contextual factors affecting professional engineering practice.

K6

Professional Practice: Appreciates the principles of professional engineering practice in a sustainable context.

A1

Ethics: Values the need for, and demonstrates, ethical conduct and professional accountability.

A2

Communication: Demonstrates effective communication to professional and wider audiences.

A5

Professional Self: Demonstrates professionalism.

A6

Management of Self: Demonstrates self-management processes.

A7

Teamwork: Demonstrates effective team membership and team leadership.