Professional Practice in Engineering G (10097.2)

This unit is made up of three interrelated components:
1. Project Management: considers the role of project management in the successful design and implementation of engineering projects that meet the desired outcomes of the project on time and within budget with an emphasis on effective teamwork as a means of achieving these goals.
2. Communication for engineers: considers oral, written and online communication skills, and the planning, preparation and delivery of presentations for diverse audiences via a range of media.
3. The Engineering Profession and Society: considers the nature of engineering, its social impact, professional conduct, responsibilities and ethics, sustainability, and a student's future as a professional engineer with particular reference to the development of a personal ePortfolio.

This unit may be cotaught with 11519 Professional Practice in Engineering.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Interpret and present the nature of the engineering profession: its history, future and role in society;
2. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the principles of engineering design and apply these principles to a small-scale real-world project;
3. Using a competent knowledge of the principles of project and risk management, and to be able assess a situation and apply these principles to the design of a small project;
4. Interpret and extrapolate engineering concepts clearly and succinctly using different media;
5. Use the key skills, knowledge, attributes and attitudes required to be a professional engineer, relate these with particular reference to professional codes of conduct and ethical practice, and create a personal ePortfolio as a means of tracking personal development needs and achievements; and
6. Evaluate situations involved with the process of working in teams: the advantages and limitations, and the attributes of effective teamwork.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline

Skills development

Two unifying threads run throughout the entire course of the unit linking together the components into a coherent whole.

Thread 1 - Industry Project is a major group assignment where you’ll work with an industry partner on a real-world challenge. As a team, you’ll explore a scenario that raises a problem needing thoughtful solutions across social, technological, environmental, and economic areas. You’ll then present your final solution live to a panel of judges from the industry partner organisation.

Thread 2 - This task is all about you—your personal, professional, and leadership development, and your journey as both a future engineer and a global citizen. You’ll be encouraged to think about your education and career path as a continuous journey of growth and contribution to society.
You’ll create a comprehensive personal portfolio that you can continue to build on throughout your course and beyond. Alongside this, you’ll keep a reflective journal to support your development and track your progress. This will include reflections on your group project, helping you connect your learning experiences and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11519 Professional Practice in Engineering.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.