48100 Professional Practice (BE)
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UTS: EngineeringCredit points: 0 cp
Result type: Pass fail, no marks
Requisite(s): 126 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 126 credit points of completed study in C10063 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 126 credit points of completed study in C10065 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 126 credit points of completed study in C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science OR 126 credit points of completed study in C10075 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science OR 126 credit points of completed study in C10078 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology
Handbook description
Engineers Australia requires that all students graduating from accredited professional engineering courses have a minimum of 12 weeks (or equivalent) of professional practice. This subject assesses students' claims to meeting this requirement. It involves the writing of a report demonstrating learning outcomes and reflecting on experience as well as a seminar presentation to share experiences with other students and learn from them. The assessment tasks and the subject are assessed as pass/fail.
Subject objectives
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Meet the requirements for professional practice as required by Engineers Australia for students in accredited professional engineering courses. |
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| 2. | Integrate theoretical knowledge with professional practice |
| 3. | Conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements. |
| 4. | Demonstrate competent levels in written and oral communication. |
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes:
- Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal goals (Manage self) (D.1)
- Reflect on personal and professional experiences to engage in independent development beyond formal education for lifelong learning (D.2)
- Communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose. (E.1)
- Work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams within a multi-level, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting (E.2)
- Be able to conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation agiainst appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements (F.1)
- Appreciate ethical implications of professional practice (F.2)
- Understand cross-cultural issues (regions or workplaces) (F.3)
- Be aware of global perspectives (needs, rules/regulations, and specifications) (F.4)
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Professional Practice Porfolio
| Intent: | To assess the student ability to conduct critical self-review and performance evaluation against appropriate criteria as a primary means of tracking personal development needs and achievements in the following Graduates Attributes; Manage self (D.1), Lifelong learning (D.2), Communicate effectively (E.1), Teams(E.2), Critical self-review(F.1), Ethics(F.2), Cross-cultural(F.3), and Global perspectives (F.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes: D.1, D.2, E.1, E.2, F.1, F.2 and F.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 5000 words | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Seminar Presentation
| Intent: | Scenario | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objectives: 2, 3 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes: D.1, D.2, E.1, E.2, F.1, F.2, F.3 and F.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length: | 10 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: |
All assessment criteria must be assessed at least as "Competent" in order to pass the presentation component of the subject | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Professional Practice Evidence
| Weight: | 0 |
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| Criteria: | Proven 450 hrs of Professional Practice |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, you must:
- submit a professional practice portfolio as specified in this document and that is of a competent standard; AND
- attend and participate in one group seminar presentation session as specified in this document. Your presentation must be of a competent standard. AND
- Certified or original Company letter
Recommended texts
Dowling, D., Carew, A., Hadgraft, R. Engineering Your Future: An Australasian Guide, Wiley 2010 (ISBN 978-1-74216-691-9)
