Professional Evidence (Built Environment) (11019.2)

Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
In this unit students will draw together the skills and knowledge acquired throughout their degree to develop their understanding of the processes of practice and project management as relevant to the disciplines of the Built Environment. Topics addressed include the origins of the profession, project brief development in relation to client, public and/or user needs; roles and responsibilities of the professional practitioner; processes of working in a team of built environment specialists; processes of research into specific project typologies and methods; overview of codes, regulations and standards; and conventional practice and project administration tools. Methodologically, students will demonstrate the integration of their academic and disciplinary knowledge and skills through significant projects and/or exhibitions. They will reflect on the value and outputs of their learning through their eportfolio; and they will demonstrate their understanding of professionalism and career-readiness through disciplinary initiatives.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate career-readiness, a clear professional identity, and insight into the skills, knowledge and personal attributes necessary to meet the standards of performance and practice expected by their profession;

2. Curate evidence of, and critically reflect on, the skills and knowledge acquired throughout their degree and how these will be applied and further developed in their professional lives;
3. Critically analyse the impact of individual actions on others in professional settings and the impact of the profession on society; and
4. Synthesise and demonstrate the conceptual understanding and disciplinary skills and knowledge developed throughout their degree in a significant industry project.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
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 - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures


Prerequisites

Must have completed 48 credit points.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 290JA Bachelor of Landscape Design, ABB001 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture), ABB002 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Interior Architecture), ABB003 Bachelor of the Built Environment (Landscape Architecture)

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Dr Michael Jasper
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Required texts

A list of resources will be made announced at the start of semester and updated from time to time.

Participation requirements

Attendance at scheduled lectures and tutorials - whether delivered remotely or face to face - and contribution over the semester is expected.

Presentation and discussion of your work in progress in weekly tutorial sessions is essential for the development of your skills in meeting the learning outcomes of the subject . Participation in tutorial sessions and reviews provides important opportunities for feedback.

Please advise your Tutor if you are unable to attend a particular tutorial session.

COVID 19 (Semester 2 2020):

Semester 2 2020: As of July 2020, the University of Canberra Faculty of Arts and Design has requested the below be noted:

Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:

  • Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
  • If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
  • Practise effective physical distancing;
  • Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
  • Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and

Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice

Required IT skills

Each student is to ensure he/she is equipped with appropriate word processing, drawing and model making materials and tools for unit work including portfolio and exhibition materials development.

Work placement, internships or practicums

Contact with built environment industry leaders will be included in delivery of this unit.

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