ENG4801 - Professional practice (Curriculum embedded)

Overview

Engineering Professional Practice is an essential subject that acts as the bridge between your engineering studies and the real-world challenges you'll face in the industry. It's designed to make you not just a skilled engineer, but a well-rounded professional who understands the practical aspects of engineering within the context of … For more content click the Read More button below. This subject is tailored to prepare you for the dynamic and evolving world of engineering workplaces. It focuses on equipping you with transferable skills such as problem-solving, ethical decision-making, teamwork and communication, which are invaluable whether you're in the field. managing projects or even exploring roles outside of traditional engineering paths. One of the unique aspects of this subject is its alignment with the accreditation benchmarks set by professional bodies like Engineers Australia and the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia. This means that what you learn here will meet the standards expected by these organisations, ensuring your qualifications are recognised and respected wherever your career takes you. Moreover, the unit content is interwoven with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the role of engineers in building a better world. You'll explore how engineering projects can be designed and implemented to be sustainable, socially responsible and beneficial for the community and the environment. By the end of this unit, you'll not only have a deeper understanding of your professional responsibilities but also the tools to innovate and lead in ways that contribute positively to our planet and its people.

This subject is tailored to prepare you for the dynamic and evolving world of engineering workplaces. It focuses on equipping you with transferable skills such as problem-solving, ethical decision-making, teamwork and communication, which are invaluable whether you're in the field. managing projects or even exploring roles outside of traditional engineering paths.

One of the unique aspects of this subject is its alignment with the accreditation benchmarks set by professional bodies like Engineers Australia and the Engineering Accreditation Council Malaysia. This means that what you learn here will meet the standards expected by these organisations, ensuring your qualifications are recognised and respected wherever your career takes you.

Moreover, the unit content is interwoven with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the role of engineers in building a better world. You'll explore how engineering projects can be designed and implemented to be sustainable, socially responsible and beneficial for the community and the environment.

By the end of this unit, you'll not only have a deeper understanding of your professional responsibilities but also the tools to innovate and lead in ways that contribute positively to our planet and its people.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

TRC4002

6 CP

Professional practice

ENG4802

6 CP

Professional practice (Student teams)

ENG4803

6 CP

Professional practice (Work integrated learning)

ENG4804

6 CP

Professional practice (Co-operative education)

Project management for civil engineers

ECE4099

6 CP

Professional practice

MEC4404

6 CP

Professional practice

MTE4201

6 CP

Materials in a complex world 3: Impact in society

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Murali Sastry

Associate Professor Stuart Walsh

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Stuart Walsh

Dr Joanne Lim

Professor Neil Cameron

Notes

The Professional Practice domain units serve as capstones, integrating and applying the knowledge gained throughout your engineering study in a practical manner that contributes to your professional growth. You are expected to undertake this unit only in your final two years of study.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Critically evaluate the roles and obligations of engineers in society and assess the health, safety, legal and cultural impacts of engineering work.

Integrate human, social, environmental and economic sustainability, proposing innovative solutions for sustainable development in engineering projects.

Reflect upon ethical issues with depth, developing a framework for ethical decision-making that reflects the profession's values and Engineers Australia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia's Code of Ethics in engineering practice.

Demonstrate advanced collaborative skills, leading and participating in teams effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect.

Communicate complex engineering concepts and solutions effectively, employing a range of modalities to engage diverse audiences and facilitate informed decision-making in technical and lay contexts.

Plan projects strategically, using established project and financial management methods to deliver project plans that meet quality, budget and time requirements.

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, proactively seeking out emerging knowledge and skills to remain at the forefront of engineering innovation and professional development.

Demonstrate professional skills specific to the discipline, employing modern tools and evidence-based approaches to address and resolve pressing engineering challenges.

Teaching approach

Peer assisted learning

Active learning

Online learning

Problem-based learning

Case-based teaching

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 100%

Assessment in this unit includes competency hurdle assessment tasks. The consequence of not achieving a competency hurdle is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Self-study modules

2 - Team project

This team project will concentrate on the development of a pre-scoping study for an engineering project. The study will include:

A preliminary report and presentation, providing a description of the project and a breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of each team member.
An assessment of the key stakeholders.
A breakdown of the key tasks and milestones required to complete the project, along with a planned schedule for the project delivery.
An evaluation of the economic feasibility of the project and its sensitivity to a variety of input factors.
A determination of the likely environmental, social and governance impact of the project.
A consideration of potential legal and ethical implications stemming from the project.

You will reflect on your own and your team's performance in the project, providing and receiving feedback from your team.

Value %:55

3 - Individual assessments

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester, typically comprising a mixture of 3 - 6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6 - 9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

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