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 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Brian Salmon |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 - other | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 - other | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 - other | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
| Semester 1 - other | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Produce a job application package in order to achieve a professional placement with an engineering enterprise
- Appraise design concepts and general engineering work by engaging in a range of work experiences with practising engineers in your chosen field
- Demonstrate the development of workplace skills of team work, working autonomously, problem solving and decision making, by critically reflecting on the experiences encountered during the 6 week placement.
- Organise a work placement with an engineering enterprise through application of employ ability skills.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 039999 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,798.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Portfolio (30%)|Tutorial Participation/Other Participation (40%)|Reflection (30%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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