48130 Engineering Experience 2
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Credit points: 0 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Pass fail, no marksRequisite(s): 48141 Engineering Practice Preview 2 AND 129 credit points of completed study in of completed study any course
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 48100 Professional Practice (BE) AND 94680 Entering Professional Life (6cp) AND 94681 Entering Professional Life (8cp)
Description
This is a 0-credit-point subject that supports students while they are working in industry or the community for the purpose of gaining experience in the practice of engineering. It expects that students are advanced in their academic studies and working closely with engineering professionals in order to extend their understanding of the practice of professional engineering and to apply, test and further develop their technical skills. One session prior to undertaking the experience, students must enrol in 48141 Engineering Practice Preview 2.
Each student's experience is unique. Employer or host organisations are not expected to provide formal training although some may choose to do so. Instead students are required to become active learners and seek opportunities to fulfil the objectives of this experience module. Students are assisted in this process through engineering core and fields of practice subjects, and specifically through the associated Engineering Practice Review subject.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to an engineering workplace |
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| 2. | Relate the theoretical knowledge they have gained in their studies to the work they have undertaken |
| 3. | Identify opportunities to further extend their engineering knowledge |
| 4. | Review personal and peer experience to determine contribution to academic, professional and personal development, and to devise strategies to maximise outcomes |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject develops those graduate attributes that are essential for effective practice of engineering, specifically self management, communication and co-ordination, as well as professional practice within a global context. Although each student's experience during an internship is unique, this subject follows on from 48141 EPP2 and further develops the student's ability to reflect on personal and professional experiences for lifelong learning.
Teaching and learning strategies
Students develop their lifelong learning skills by making regular entries into an online reflective learning journal. As each student's internship experience is unique, the subject of the reflections can vary, however, in general, students should aim to develop some of the Engineers Australia stage 2 competencies. Journal entries are also peer assessed for structure and relevancy.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Reflect on Learnings and Development
| Intent: | Record evidence of professional development; learn from experience more effectively by analysing previous episodes; learn from others by peer-review; broaden learning by learning from others' professional development. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 100% |
Required texts
Neugebauer, John & Evans-Brain, Jane. 2009. Making the Most of Your Placement, Ch. 8: Learning From Your Placement. London: SAGE, pp. 100-124. Available online at the UTS Library at http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/drr/search.html?q=48110.