Courses & Units
Work Placement A ENG203
Hobart
Introduction
This unit of study aims to provide you with practical engineering experience in an environment outside the University and improve your awareness of the issues associated with professional practice. In so doing, it will ensure your perceptions of engineering during your studies develop alongside the realities of practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Work Placement A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG203 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Ms Susie Haley |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 - other | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 - other | 24/2/2020 | 23/3/2020 | 31/5/2020 | 31/5/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2019.
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply well developed skills in application letter writing, resume writing, and interview skills, through engagement with companies to gain placement
2. Appraise design concepts and general engineering work by engaging in a range of work experiences with practicing engineers in your chosen field
3. Demonstrate the development of workplace skills of team work, working autonomously, problem solving and decision making, by reflecting on the experiences encountered during the 6 week placement
4. Enhance your professional skills through career development to facilitate work placement
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2020: $1,190.00 | 2020: $2,798.00 | 039999 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | TBA |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 3 major assessments: Resume (25%), EA online career development module (25%) and reflective diary (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
|---|
Booktopia textbook links
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