Course Title: Professional Industry Experience
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Professional Industry Experience
Credit Points: 12.00
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Course Coordinator: Mark Gregory
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3243
Course Coordinator Email: mark.gregory@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There is no pre-requisite courses and assumed knowledge and capabilities
Course Description
This course provides students with industry experience under the supervision of a suitably qualified engineer that meets the criteria for full-membership of Engineers Australia. The course follows the Engineers Australia stage 1 and stage 2 competencies for professional engineering status.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
On successful completion of this course, students will gain capabilities in:
GC1: High levels of technical competence in the field
GC2: Be able to apply problem solving approaches to work challenges and make decisions using sound engineering methodologies
GC3: Be able to apply a systematic design approach to engineering projects and have strong design skills in their stream
GC4: Communicate effectively across all modes: listen, speak, write and draw
GC5: Apply the principles of lifelong learning to any new challenge
GC6: Balance the technical, economic, social and ethical demands of a problem in sustainable and culturally sensitive ways
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate successful completion of the industry experience
• Gain personal and interpersonal skills related to work carried out in an industry setting
• Identify health and safety requirements for engineers in the work-place
• Learn technical skills associated with the industry experience
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of learning activities are provided on the course website at http://www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub/
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning resources are provided on the course website at http://www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub/
Overview of Assessment
Individual and Group Assessment Tasks, Assignments, Project Report, Final Presentation
Students are required to achieve a minimum of 40% in each assessment component.